Chambers
Chambers is a senior police official who has publicly reinforced the commitment of the police force to achieve recruitment targets while maintaining the quality of training for new officers, emphasizing that they will not compromise on training standards.
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Chambers, who arrived in Tauranga late last night, said disaster identification teams were part of the hundreds of police staff gathered to help.
Mount Maunganui landslide: Police warn rescue could take days
New Zealand· 2026-01-22
Chambers, who arrived in Tauranga late last night, said disaster identification teams were part of the hundreds of police staff gathered to help.
Mount Maunganui landslide: Police warn rescue could take daysNew Zealand· 2026-01-22Chambers expressed his disappointment in Kura's decision to visit McSkimming.
Former deputy police commissioner Tania Kura visited Jevon McSkimming after charges laidNew Zealand· 2025-11-18
Williamson defended Chambers, saying he was doing a brilliant job in the midst of the Jevon McSkimming scandal.
Former Transport Minister Maurice Williamson says he’s had five speeding finesNew Zealand· 2025-11-16
Chambers revealed that the children did not attempt to turn the gun on police.
Tom Phillips’ eldest daughter Jayda told negotiators what to say to coax siblings outNew Zealand· 2025-09-10
Chambers highlighted the importance of trust in the IVF industry through independent oversight and transparency.
ANZARD annual report 2023 reveals major differences between Australian clinics
Australia· 2025-09-04
Chambers is the newly appointed leader of the New Zealand Police.
Jevon McSkimming resignation: Winners and losers as police top brass jockey for position - Jared SavageNew Zealand· 2025-08-01
Chambers backed up the minister’s assertion, confirming 'there was no direction or order' to drop standards.
Senior police officer allowed recruits to bypass fitness testNew Zealand· 2025-06-18
Chambers commented on the meticulous work of the officer in the Tauranga Retail Crime Unit.
Prolific Tauranga shoplifter jailed on 37 convictionsNew Zealand· 2025-06-04
Chambers said police fully accepted the findings and recommendations of the IPCA report.
Controversial CIPEM police interviewing technique under fire, IPCA recommends improvementsNew Zealand· 2025-05-29Chambers said he wanted to reassure the retail community and the public that retail crime is one of his top priorities.
Police Commissioner labels shoplifting directive as ‘confusing and unhelpful’New Zealand· 2025-05-27
Chambers criticized Luxon for being poorly advised on the issue of overseas doctors.
GPs criticise Christopher Luxon for ‘unhelpful’ claims on Uber-driving doctorsNew Zealand· 2025-05-19
Chambers spoke about the need to maintain standards for new police officers.
Police Commissioner: 500 new officers likely delayed to mid-2026New Zealand· 2025-05-11
Chambers said that the swim assessment is an important component of preparing to be a police officer.
Police say 349 recruits didn’t take swim assessment designed to help with water emergenciesNew Zealand· 2025-05-02
Chambers plans to vote Labor, believing Coalition Leader Peter Dutton is trying to get rid of the union.
They’re ‘soft voters’, and the major parties can’t figure out how to reach themAustralia· 2025-04-25
Chambers said making training available in the city is a positive step towards their target of 500 new police officers.
New Zealand Police to open new training facility in Auckland to boost recruit numbersNew Zealand· 2025-03-01Chambers reinforced his deputy’s position by saying the police would not compromise the quality of the officers they trained.
500 extra police: Minister ‘even more confident’ in hitting target despite fewer officersNew Zealand· 2025-02-20
