Summarised by Centrist
Uniformed police officers seen supporting the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti protest in Wellington, which drew around 42,000 attendees, will be spoken to by their managers. Photos showed officers helping paint protest signs and holding Tino Rangatiratanga flags, sparking criticism online.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell emphasised the importance of political neutrality for public confidence. “Our police must be seen as politically neutral,” he stated, adding that internal processes are in place to address the matter.
