Ginny Andersen
Ginny Andersen is a New Zealand politician and member of the Labour Party, serving as the Labour spokesperson for police. She has been vocal about the need for police to focus on combating serious issues such as drug use, while also expressing the importance of ensuring public safety during events involving gangs. Andersen emphasizes the necessity for the government to allocate resources effectively to tackle crime and maintain community safety.
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Labour’s police spokeswoman Ginny Andersen said in a statement to RNZ that it was 'unacceptable' breath tests were being falsified.
Criminal investigation called for after police falsify alcohol breath tests
New Zealand· 2025-11-07
Ginny Andersen is the Labour police spokeswoman present during the events.
Te Pāti Māori to reveal ‘reset’ after party rocked by turmoilNew Zealand· 2025-10-09
Ginny Andersen, in charge of police, scored 2.17/5.
Hipkins rated 2/5 by CEOs in Mood of the Boardroom surveyNew Zealand· 2025-09-23
Ginny Andersen participated in a political debate segment on Newstalk ZB.
Media Insider: The Traitors host twist - Paul Henry on why he’s pulled out; RNZ tweaks Morning Report; Ad industry shake-ups - ANZ reviews agencyNew Zealand· 2025-08-07
When he became Prime Minister in 2023, he put Ginny Andersen in charge of it, as Police Minister, then Justice Minister.
Who can claim credit for the dramatic reduction in ram raids? - Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-07-18Labour’s police spokesperson Ginny Andersen told the Herald it would be unlikely frontline staff would make exemptions for failed candidates without top-level approval.
Senior police officer allowed recruits to bypass fitness testNew Zealand· 2025-06-18
Ginny Andersen was present at the campaign launch for Andrew Little.
Labour-endorsed Andrew Little formally launches campaign for Wellington mayoraltyNew Zealand· 2025-05-17
Labour police spokeswoman Ginny Andersen described him as 'always hard working and a pleasure to work with'.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell accepts Jevon McSkimming resignation could impact public confidenceNew Zealand· 2025-05-13
Ginny Andersen was featured in a photo compilation of Labour MPs celebrating Mother’s Day.
Mother’s Day: Jacinda Ardern, Christopher Luxon share tributes to mumsNew Zealand· 2025-05-11
Ginny Andersen criticized Mark Mitchell for the delay in delivering new police officers, calling it 'another broken promise'.
Street racing-plagued Rotorua residents welcome law change to have vehicles destroyed or forfeitedNew Zealand· 2025-05-11
Ginny Andersen is the Labour’s police spokeswoman who expressed concerns about the pressure on police recruitment standards.
Recent police graduate rolls patrol car amid concerns over recruit standardsNew Zealand· 2025-05-01
Labour police spokeswoman Ginny Andersen said it makes sense that all recruits are assessed on basic water competency skills.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell insists recruits who graduated without swim test return to the poolNew Zealand· 2025-04-29
Labour’s police spokeswoman Ginny Andersen expressed concerns about the changes to fitness standards.
Police reveal audit of police college applicants after discovering fitness test breachesNew Zealand· 2025-04-27
Labour police spokeswoman Ginny Andersen said more meth on the streets was making it harder for an already stretched police service.
Justice, Police Ministers asked for solutions to tackle near doubling of meth use in New Zealand over the past yearNew Zealand· 2025-03-24
Ginny Andersen is an MP whose comments raised questions about Labour's policy on charter schools.
Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters take very different styles to world stage – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-03-19
Ginny Andersen raised charter schools when asked on the radio show by National’s Mark Mitchell.
Labour recommits to abolishing charter schools after Ginny Andersen comments criticisedNew Zealand· 2025-03-19
Labour list MP Ginny Andersen emphasized the need for transparency from Te Whatu Ora regarding lease costs.
Health NZ refuses to release rent costs for Lower Hutt sick baby unit that doesn’t existNew Zealand· 2025-03-17
Labour police spokeswoman Ginny Andersen expressed her condolences to the family of Sam Matue.
Ōrere Point death: Petition for police bodycams, independent inquiryNew Zealand· 2025-03-09
Ginny Andersen’s new jobs portfolio gives her something positive to focus on.
Opinion: Fresh faces headline Labour reshuffle amid Chris Hipkins’ back to basics State of the NationNew Zealand· 2025-03-07
Labour’s police spokeswoman Ginny Andersen criticized the spending on a retail crime advisory group.
Citizens’ arrests law change sparks safety concerns in retail sector – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-02-26
Labour’s police spokeswoman Ginny Andersen was furious at the results and said the response times were 'not good enough'.
Police abandon 105 call wait targets amid lengthy delaysNew Zealand· 2025-02-23
Labour police spokeswoman Ginny Andersen asked questions during a select committee.
500 extra police: Minister ‘even more confident’ in hitting target despite fewer officersNew Zealand· 2025-02-20Labour police spokeswoman Ginny Andersen said it made sense for the police to increase their presence when there was a risk to public safety.
Patrolling of Napier gang funeral costs police $75,300, 18 arrests madeNew Zealand· 2025-02-18
