Mark Mitchell

Mark Mitchell

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Mark Mitchell is the Police Minister of New Zealand, focused on addressing anti-social behavior and enhancing community safety. He supported the police's actions during 'Operation Trolley' and highlighted the need for collaborative efforts between government agencies and communities to tackle societal issues effectively.

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Mark Mitchell is a police spokesman who expressed absolute support for Luxon.

National MPs to gather at Parliament to discuss Christopher Luxon’s leadership
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
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Mark Mitchell has expressed support for Luxon but is rumored to be eyeing a leadership position.

Christopher Luxon’s power ebbing away – who will replace him?
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
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Senior MP and crime spokesman Mark Mitchell denied a referendum was policy.

National MP Paul Goldsmith says MMP referendum ‘of course’ party policy, other MPs say just Luxon’s view
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-06
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Minister for Sport and Recreation Mark Mitchell spent a day and a half in Glasgow.

Winston Peters is behaving like a fringe-dwelling thug, not an elder statesman – Audrey Young
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-06
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Mark Mitchell is mentioned as one of the ministers in Christopher Luxon's Cabinet.

PM Christopher Luxon says he’d hold referendum on MMP if re-elected
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-06
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Mark Mitchell is the Police Minister who criticized the actions of Rakesh Naidoo.

Police Commissioner adviser criticises Police Minister Mark Mitchell in open letter over Rakesh Naidoo controversy
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-03
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Police Minister Mark Mitchell expressed his belief that Christey was a victim in the situation.

‘He was a dictator’: Mother of Marokopa children speaks out about her relationship with Tom Phillips
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-31
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Minister of Police Mark Mitchell described the constable as a 'classic Kiwi bloke'.

Police officer shot by Tom Phillips to return to work on ‘light duties’
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-31
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Mark Mitchell was involved in a video related to the discussion on the Move-On rough sleeper bill.

Moving on with the Move-On rough sleeper bill is welcome, but Govt CBD land ownership is a pain – Wayne Brown
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-27
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Mark Mitchell is the Minister of Police associated with the tough-on-gangs approach.

Police integrity unit interviews grandmother Ebony Bennett in Northland baby death case
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-22
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Mark Mitchell says responsibility for managing local hazards lies with councils.

Slipping away: Landslides kill people and destroy homes – so why don’t we have a national response plan?
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-20
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Mark Mitchell was given several specific duties related to national security under the new associate role.

How Christopher Luxon quietly empowered Mark Mitchell with new national security responsibilities
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-07
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Mark Mitchell is the Police Minister who requested a briefing from police regarding the situation.

Police officer being probed named as Kevan Verry as 50 cases reopened
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-07
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Police Minister Mark Mitchell urges ‘personal responsibility’ after Wellington GHB overdoses.

Wellington GHB overdoses: Police Minister Mark Mitchell urges ‘personal responsibility’ after
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-29
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Mark Mitchell is the Police Minister who commented on the investigation into Brian Tamaki's remarks.

Police seize Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki’s firearms and revoke gun licence after incendiary online comments
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-29
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Police Minister Mark Mitchell said he had confidence in his top cop, who was 'an outstanding Police Commissioner'.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to Mike Hosking after new solar policy announced
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-28
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Mark Mitchell is the Police Minister who expressed confidence in Chambers.

Public Service Commission backs Police Commissioner Richard Chambers staying amid conduct probe
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-25
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Mark Mitchell, the Police Minister, acknowledged that complaints had been received about Chambers.

Sexual allegations against Police Commissioner Richard Chambers: Detectives fly to Australia to interview woman
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-25
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Police Minister Mark Mitchell said the biometric system is fundamental to core policing.

Budget 2026: 10 things you need to know, from bank levy to sneaky surplus
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
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Mark Mitchell is the Police Minister who discussed funding for police stations in the Budget.

Budget 2026: Schools and hospitals win, banks get surprise tax, Nicola Willis gets to surplus, and launches super-sized attack on NZ First and Labour for ‘robbing’ Kiwis under 50
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
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Mark Mitchell is an MP from the conservative faction who is well-liked and has a popular law-and-order agenda.

Election 2026 analysis: Inside the day the question of Christopher Luxon’s resignation moved away from ‘if’ and closer to ‘when’
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-03-06
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Mark Mitchell is the Police Minister mentioned in the context of the criticism of TVNZ's coverage.

Why Paul Goldsmith’s TVNZ crime stats phone call is unlikely to stick as a scandal
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
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Mark Mitchell received a complaint from the Fitzpatrick family regarding communication issues after Rob's death.

Family calls for resignations after brother Rob Fitzpatrick’s cell death
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-03-04
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Police Minister Mark Mitchell acknowledged the work of Auckland City Mission but noted they have not been able to fix the homelessness problem.

Auckland City Mission seeks refuge status to shield rough sleepers from law
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-27
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Minister of Police Mark Mitchell emphasized the importance of public safety in relation to the move-on orders.

Move-on orders for rough sleepers ‘won’t fix it’, warn Gisborne Māori Wardens
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-27
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Police Minister Mark Mitchell was included in the email correspondence regarding the allegations against McSkimming.

Jevon McSkimming saga: Emails to ex-Deputy Commissioner demanded ‘$600 for every sexual act’
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-22
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Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell told RNZ the Gateway review commended the department for active efforts to manage all risks.

Hawke’s Bay prison expansion fast-tracked with ‘untested’ no-roof design
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-16
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Mark Mitchell noted that if an election were held today, Biden would win against Trump.

جو بایدن بهتر از ترامپ بود | ابراز پشیمانی آمریکایی‌ها از رأی خود در انتخابات ۲۰۲۴
Hamshahri·IranIran· 2026-02-14
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Minister Chris Penk has been appointed in an assistant minister role supporting Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell.

Mount Maunganui landslide: Predicting risks and future inquiries – The Front Page
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-27
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Mark Mitchell mentioned that an inquiry would be conducted regarding the evacuation of campers.

Mount Maunganui landslide: Were warnings missed? A timeline of who knew what and when
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-26
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