Source: New Zealand Police Association
The New Zealand Police Association, Te Aka Hāpai, will hold its 91st Annual Conference at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, 147 The Terrace, Wellington, from Wednesday 14 October to Friday 16 October 2026.
The theme of the conference is ‘Fit mind: Fit for duty – Resilience, wellbeing and performance in every policing role’.
Media are invited to the following conference events:
Wednesday 14 October
Official Opening
9:45am: All media to be set-up and seated
10:00am: Mihi whakatau: Inspector Rob Rutene
Conference opening speech: NZPA President Steve Watt
Thursday 15 October
New Zealand Police Association Bravery Awards presentation
8:45am: All media to be set-up and seated
9:00am: Mihi whakatau: Inspector Rob Rutene
Brief address and award presentation: Sir Wayne (Buck) Shelford
Attending: Assistant Commissioner Corrie Parnell
RSVP by Friday 9 October by contacting:
Jane Young | Communications Manager/Strategic Advisor, NZ Police Association
Email: jane.young@policeassn.org.nz | Mobile: 027 268 9412