Family members and couples working together
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From: Victor Corbett
Dear New Zealand Police,
Pursuant to the Official Information Act 1982, I request the following information:
Does the New Zealand Police have any policies, protocols, or internal guidelines (including health and safety or operational procedures) relating to romantic couples (including married or de facto partners) working together in frontline operational roles?
If so:
Please provide copies of any such policies or documents.
Please advise whether such policies are mandatory or voluntary, and whether compliance is expected or optional.
Are there any health and safety risk assessments or considerations undertaken by Police when romantic couples are rostered together in operational roles (e.g. general duties, response teams, etc)?
Yours faithfully,
Victor Corbett
From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police
Tēnā koe Victor
I acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) request below.
Your reference number is IR-01-25-25657.
You can expect a response to your request on or before 11 August 2025 unless an extension is needed.
Ngā mihi
Jonelle Smith|Advisor: Ministerial Services |(she/her)
Policy & Partnerships |Police National Headquarters |
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From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police
Tēnā koe Victor
Please find attached the response relating to your Official Information
Act request, received by Police on 14 July 2025.
Ngā mihi
Lisa
Ministerial Services
Police National Headquarters
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