Mike Bush

Mike Bush is a distinguished former police officer, having served as the Commissioner of New Zealand Police from 2014 to 2020. With over 40 years of experience in law enforcement, Bush is recognized for his leadership during pivotal events, including the Christchurch mosque terror attacks and the White Island eruption. He played a crucial role in transforming the New Zealand Police, increasing public trust and focusing on community safety. After his tenure, Bush transitioned to private consulting, founding Bush Consulting International, where he specializes in leadership and security. He has recently been appointed as the Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police in Australia, where he is expected to enhance community safety and police culture.

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

1 wks

Reach

4,822

Power

210$

Sentiment

5.00

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
New Zealand	1	5.00	0.09%	+10%	4,822,233	4,822	$210,000	210$
Totals	1				4,822,233	4,822	$210,000	210$

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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

New Zealand: Mike Bush was a former police commissioner and part of the interview panel for Webb. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Inquiry into Chief of Air Force ‘rumour’ comes after Public Service Commission screening for top military role

New Zealand: Mike Bush defended his decision to use a police helicopter for travel, admitting it was the wrong choice. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Full inquiry into police needed to change ‘old boys club’ culture – Fran O’Sullivan

Australia: Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush was asked about the incident on Saturday morning and confirmed there was a 'risk to public safety'. 5

Katrina Sedgwick Anthony Carbines Amy Taylor Russell Tarbett Shane Hilton James Young

The Sydney Morning Herald: Federation Square boss defends security after crowd crush fears

Australia: Chief Commissioner Mike Bush rejects misleading claims over police helicopter use as new flight details emerge. 5

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The Sydney Morning Herald: Chief Commissioner Mike Bush rejects misleading claims over police helicopter use as new flight details emerge

New Zealand: Mike Bush was the police commissioner who eventually apologized for the raids. 7

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Tāme Iti reflects on art, activism and regret in his new biography, Mana

New Zealand: Mike Bush provided evidence in the trial claiming there were more than 150 emergency stop buttons at the factory. 6

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Talley’s defamation trial: TVNZ warns of chilling effect on NZ journalism

New Zealand: Mike Bush is a former police commissioner who conducted an inquiry into Auckland Council’s handling of the storms. 5

Wayne Brown Desley Simpson Simon Wilson

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Wayne Brown, the ‘secret’ harbour plans and the deputy who nearly resigned

New Zealand: Mike Bush is the Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police and was the Police Commissioner in New Zealand from 2014 to 2020. 7

Peter Archer Phil Swanson Paul Swale Rebekah Vincent Nathan Howes John Greenland Danie Swanepoel Brian Dickey Justice Pheroze Jagose

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Talley’s defamation trial: Mike Bush tells court he is ‘far too experienced to purely defer to other people’s views’

New Zealand: Mike Bush, the former police commissioner, is being called as a witness in the defamation case. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Talley’s defamation case against TVNZ begins in High Court

New Zealand: Victoria Police Commissioner Mike Bush backed comments regarding penalties for young offenders. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Social media ‘diss’ link to stabbing murders of two Melbourne boys