Govt admits it won’t achieve 500 extra police target before election

Adam PearseDeputy Political Editor·NZ Herald·17 Sep, 2026 05:00 PM5 mins to read‌The Government has not achieved its police recruitment target but remains positive about its policy. Photo / Martin SykesThe Government has not achieved its police recruitment target but remains positive about its policy. Photo / Martin SykesThe Government will not achieve its policy to add 500 extra police officers, finally admitting the target won’t be reached before the election despite ministers insisting it would be. It’s the latest in a series of delays that has plagued the policy throughout this Government’s term, although the minister