Mike Pannett
Mike Pannett is one of the senior officers in the New Zealand Police facing competition for a diminished number of Assistant Commissioner roles due to an impending restructuring effort.
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Mike Pannett was elevated to statutory deputy commissioner, leading to new appointments including Tim Anderson.
Assistant Commissioner Tim Anderson on Mauao slip response and leadership
New Zealand· 2026-02-17
Mike Pannett is the newly appointed Deputy Police Commissioner who declined to comment on McSkimming’s home detention sentence.
New Deputy Police Commissioner declines to comment on McSkimming’s home detention sentenceNew Zealand· 2025-12-17
Mike Pannett has been appointed as the new deputy police commissioner.
Mike Pannett named as new deputy police commissioner to replace Jevon McSkimming after bestiality and child sex material found on police devicesNew Zealand· 2025-12-16
Mike Pannett is believed to be a leading contender for the role of deputy commissioner.
Senior police including Tania Kura visited McSkimming amid ‘serious concerns’ for his welfareNew Zealand· 2025-11-19
Mike Pannett emphasized the importance of collaboration with Australian police to protect the community.
Two Australians charged with supplying firearms to group that kidnapped NZ pilot Phillip MehrtensNew Zealand· 2025-09-13
Mike Pannett, acting deputy commissioner with the New Zealand Police, commented on the complexity of the investigation into Phillip Mehrtens' kidnapping.
Australians arrested over alleged plot to arm rebels who kidnapped Kiwi pilot
Australia· 2025-09-13
Mike Pannett is the Assistant Commissioner in charge of national security and international partnerships.
Jevon McSkimming resignation: Winners and losers as police top brass jockey for position - Jared SavageNew Zealand· 2025-08-01
Mike Pannett is one of the candidates being considered for the position of Deputy Commissioner.
Jevon McSkimming resignation: Jill Rogers and Mike Pannett are considered the frontrunners to be appointed as the next deputy police commissioner - Jared SavageNew Zealand· 2025-05-28Mike Pannett is a friend of Stephen Morris and gathered a team of plainclothes officers for the recovery of the violin.
Musician seeks help to recover ancient violin stolen in pub
United Kingdom· 2025-02-22
Mike Pannett is a senior officer competing for a reduced number of Assistant Commissioner roles.
‘Hunger Games’: Inside the proposed restructure of the most senior police officers and staff in New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-02-15
