Rakesh Naidoo
New Zealandpolice officerMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Rakesh Naidoo is a Superintendent in the New Zealand Police who made headlines recently for his decision to stand for the Labour Party, which has drawn attention to the political landscape as the elections approach.
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Rakesh Naidoo is a senior police leader with extensive experience working with community groups.
Election 2026: Why the candidates behind the party leaders matter this election - Cecilia RobinsonThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-08-08
New Zealand· 2026-08-08
Rakesh Naidoo was revealed as a new Labour candidate and is involved in a controversy regarding his previous role in the police.
Police Commissioner adviser criticises Police Minister Mark Mitchell in open letter over Rakesh Naidoo controversyThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-08-03
New Zealand· 2026-08-03
Rakesh Naidoo is a police superintendent who has been stripped of powers amid a transition to a Labour candidate.
Police Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo stripped of powers, uniform amid transition to Labour candidateThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-07-22
New Zealand· 2026-07-22
Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo gave short notice to the Police Commissioner of his intention to stand for Labour.
Labour bungles response to Paul Henry bombshell; the embarrassing part of Indian PM’s visit – Audrey YoungThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-07-16
New Zealand· 2026-07-16
