Hon Tracey Martin
Minister of Internal Affairs
20 September 2018 Media Statement
Appointment of Deputy Commissioner Inquiry extended
Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin today announced the Inquiry into the Appointment Process for a Deputy
Commissioner of Police has been extended by five weeks.
The Inquiry was expected to report back within six weeks of its commencement on August 6. It will now report back by
November 2.
“Inquiry member Mary Scholtens QC asked for the extension to be able to interview a higher number of people than was
originally anticipated,” Minister Martin said.
Documents relating to the Inquiry can be found on the Internal Affairs website at https://www.dia.govt.nz/Government-Inquiry-Into-the-Appointment-Process-for-a-Deputy-Commissioner-of-Police