More than 10,000 police officers to get 3.1% pay rise backdated to July

Azaria HowellPolitical Reporter·Newstalk ZB·20 Oct, 2026 04:00 PM3 mins to read‌About 10,500 constabulary officers with the New Zealand Police Association will get a pay rise backdated to July. Photo / NZMEAbout 10,500 constabulary officers with the New Zealand Police Association will get a pay rise backdated to July. Photo / NZMEMore than 10,000 police constables are set to get a 3.1% pay increase, backdated to July.Police initially offered a 0.6% increase to New Zealand Police Association members, which was revised to 2.5% in a final offer. Arbitrator Dr Andrew Dallas, who is also the head of the Employment Relations