Police have admitted to a security breach after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s Queenstown itinerary was left visible on a locked police vehicle’s dashboard.
Otago Lakes Central area commander Inspector Paula Enoka acknowledged the lapse in protocol, emphasizing it was an unintended human error. While the risk was deemed minimal, Enoka stressed that such practices are unacceptable and vowed a thorough review to prevent recurrence. Speaking to legacy media, former Police Minister and security expert Ross Meurant downplayed the severity but noted it could have been more critical with other high-profile politicians. Luxon’s office declined to comment.
Separately, police faced backlash over photos of an officer wearing a Mangu Kaha gang patch three days after a gang patch ban took effect. Police Minister Mark Mitchell weighed in, noting the officer took responsibility, with an internal process underway.
The photos drew criticism online for perceived double standards, with experts warning that such actions could damage trust-building efforts between police and gang communities.
“A rule for thee but not for me”…..little faith in NZ police and even less in the likes of Luxon and National or Labour for that matter…….
The only political hope this country has is the massive election of the New Zealand Loyal Party, BUT-
Most voters are Stockholm Syndromed to vote for the Uniparty entities, or perhaps racially-based minor parties, or communist parties posing as ‘Green Parties’ globally. (Note; Green is the new Red Communist Party via Agenda 30, Progress 25 and WEF / WHO dictates…)
At least the NZ Loyal Party had a plan, and coupled with Armed Neutrality, we would be the Switzerland of the Pacific Region, waging business and trade instead of war.
The NZ Loyal Party needs to be resurrected, and then professionally managed and legally represented and protected!!!