NZ Police Procedure on Welfare checks
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From: Olivia Boersma
Dear New Zealand Police,
Pursuant to the provisions of the Official Information Act 1982, I request the following documents:
1. What is the Police Procedure for a Welfare Check?
2. Police Procedure if persons are in distress during a Welfare check but person refuses to corporate with Police?
3. Detainment and arrest procedures under Mental Health Compulsory Assessment and Treatment Act and whether detainment under this section gives Police authority to lay criminal charges for non-compliance?
4. Training material in respect to the above.
Please feel free to contact me if I can provide you with further assistance in relation to this request.
Yours faithfully,
Olivia Boersma
Barrister
KEAM LAW
Level 5, Southern Cross Building
High Street, Auckland CBD, 1010
mobile: 021 824 102
From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police
Tēnā koe Olivia,
I acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) request below.
Your reference number is IR-01-25-34396.
You can expect a response to your request on or before 15 October 2025 unless an extension is needed.
Ngā mihi
Jonelle|Advisor: Ministerial Services |(she/her)
Policy & Partnerships |Police National Headquarters |
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From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police
MHRCP Requests for Police attendance at mental health facilities.pdf
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People with mental distress and disorders.pdf
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OIA Response letter IR 01 25 34396.pdf
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Tēnā koe Olivia
Please find attached the response and documentation relating to your
Official Information Act request, received by Police on 17 September 2025.
Ngā mihi
Lisa
Ministerial Services
Police National Headquarters
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