Inspector P Stokes New Zealand Police Pacific Strategic advisor Tabled Information C

Why have Pacific Wardens Pacific People population in Wellington -largest outside of Auckland. Helping their own Communities Language skills. Role Modelling – Voluntary Service. Good alternative – early intervention with regards to Pacific People in Public places – rather then Police Intervention. Tabled Information C

Police support ? Fits in with NZ Police National Prevention strategy – Police and Community working together to resolve issues/crime. Once required standards met, Police will actively support. Tabled Information C

Who are the Pacific Wardens. Normally Pacific Island People – Either from single Island group or mixed groups. The idea/ concept must be community led – Pacific Communities who identify a need for this type of Community Involvement. Currently, majority of the Auckland Pacific Wardens groups are affiliated to local Pacific churches. Tabled Information C

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Pacific wardens – Comparison to Maori Wardens The Maori Wardens are governed by legislation i.e. the Maori Community Development Act 1962, specifically sections 7 & 16(5), and are therefore required to be warranted. The Pacific Wardens are not governed by any specific legislation but fall under the general provision of the Police Act 2008, specifically section 10(2). Pacific Wardens do not have nor do they require a "warrant", as they are volunteers. But they do require the endorsement & support of Council and Police.. Tabled Information C

Is there a requirement to form a legal Entity? Being set up under a legal entity is currently not a requirement but doing so would generally be advantage’s to those groups wishing to apply for future funding whether by local Council or external stakeholders Pacific Wardens groups should either establish their own trust (legal entity), or come under an umbrella of an existing trust /legal entity. (there must be a strong connection between the Pacific Warden group and that trust / legal entity) Tabled Information C

How to set up a Pacific Wardens Group A Pacific Community group identifies a need and has the capability to organise and form such an entity. Seek advice from Council and Police at a local level. Seek funding for equipment. Submit membership details to local Police for vetting purposes. Arrange training – Police can provide this. Commence duties. Tabled Information C

Police and Council Input Police: Vetting Training : – basic legal knowledge, -how to carry out duties, -Patrol Member safety Advising re area patrolling and options. Council: Approval and support of concept. Funding of equipment. Tabled Information C

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