Chris Cahill
Chris Cahill is the President of the Police Association in New Zealand, where he emphasizes the importance of responsible firearms ownership as a privilege rather than a right. He advocates for improvements in the vetting process for firearms licence applicants, noting that significant changes have been made since 2019 to define a 'fit and proper' person. Cahill recognizes the vital role that hunters and farmers play in managing pests in New Zealand and supports a fair and appropriate approach to firearms licensing.
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Chris Cahill noted that it is very rare for a police employee to face serious charges.
Auckland police custody officer sentenced for cocaine possession, escapes conviction, resigns from force
New Zealand· 2025-12-13
Chris Cahill has led the police association members through significant challenges including the Christchurch mosque terror attack and the Covid-19 pandemic.
New Zealand Police Association elects new leader as Chris Cahill stands downNew Zealand· 2025-10-15
Police Association president Chris Cahill has said the 'feel safe' factor of a local officer should not be underestimated.
Revealed: Police axed ‘non-core’ crime-prevention funding to stay in their financial laneNew Zealand· 2025-09-29
Det Sgt Chris Cahill provided an outline of the alleged facts of the case in court.
Anti-immigration activist Derek Blighe accused of harassing garda over 10 months – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-24
Police Association President Chris Cahill told the Herald it was 'very uncommon' for the AFP to issue an alert about a New Zealand police graduate.
Australian Federal Police warned NZ police about graduate’s alleged gang linksNew Zealand· 2025-08-29
Police Association head Chris Cahill expressed concerns about the uncertainty left by recent cases.
Government promises to give police more information-collecting powers, details scantNew Zealand· 2025-08-26
Police Association President Chris Cahill told the Herald concerns about recruit readiness for the frontline have been relayed to him.
Police training under review as survey reveals gaps in new recruits’ skillsNew Zealand· 2025-08-24
Chris Cahill is the president of the New Zealand Police Association who commented on the misuse of the NIA system.
50 police employees snooped into file of slain cop Lyn FlemingNew Zealand· 2025-06-21
Chris Cahill said firearms were a necessary part of life in New Zealand.
Gun safety concerns in Northland as licence checks scrutinisedNew Zealand· 2025-04-08
