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What risk assessment was completed, if any, to inform the decision to cut 60% of the Wellington Maritime Unit's operating time as reported by RNZ in December 2025?

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • What risk assessment was completed, if any, to inform the decision to cut 60% of the Wellington Maritime Unit's operating time as reported by RNZ in December 2025?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I am advised that the risks associated with reducing the Wellington Police Maritime Unit’s after-hours availability were considered against its operational demand. A six-month trial period was completed with final evaluation currently underway.