The number of Māori police officers has increased by 10 percent over the past year, putting the police on track to its goal of having the same percentage as the Māori population.
The graduation of recruit wing 327 later this week means almost 150 Māori will have graduated over the year, with many choosing to wear their family korowai or kākahu in celebration.
There were 946 applications from Māori in the 2018-2019 financial year, compared with 520 four years ago.
Anaru Pewhairangi, the acting superintendent for Māori, Pacific and ethnic services, says it’s a testament to the commitment of staff to supporting increased diversity and creating a more inclusive workplace, where karakia can be said, waiata sung and kaupapa Māori is included in initiative design.
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