New Zealand Police Museum

New Zealand Police Museum Te Whare Taonga o ngā Pirihimana o Aotearoa is located at the Royal New Zealand Police College Porirua

Established by the Police Commissioner in 1908 the museum was originally modelled on the Black Museum at Scotland Yard. Today the museum collects and exhibits New Zealand Police cultural property and criminal case evidence. The museum provides education programmes to all ages, using examples of policing excellence and telling the stories of some of the countries most famous
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Constables Gerritje Mellors W250 and Marilyn McMurtrie W362 💙
03/06/2026

Constables Gerritje Mellors W250 and Marilyn McMurtrie W362 💙

The Police Commissioner's Chrysler Windsor and his driver Constable Ian Palmer.The purchase of a fleet of Chevrolet seda...
01/06/2026

The Police Commissioner's Chrysler Windsor and his driver Constable Ian Palmer.

The purchase of a fleet of Chevrolet sedans in 1938 saw the introduction of the police patrol system. The original patrol cars were painted black, without any police insignia, siren or radios. One-way radio communications from station to patrol car were installed in 1940, and two years later a two-way system was introduced. Such names as Chrysler, Plymouth, Ford, Humber, Wolseley and Vauxhall graced the police fleet until the move to General Motors Holden in the late 1950s. Thanks to Barry Thomson for the research.

Commissioner Richard Chambers has congratulated two members of Police who are today recognised with royal honours.Inspec...
31/05/2026

Commissioner Richard Chambers has congratulated two members of Police who are today recognised with royal honours.

Inspectors Ross Grantham (Central District) has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) and Neru (Nu) Leifi (Canterbury District) a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM).

Ross has been honoured for services to New Zealand Police and Nu has been honoured for services to New Zealand Police and the community.

Commissioner Chambers says these awards are well-deserved recognition for their decades of Police service and deep connections made in their communities.

Read more here - www.police.govt.nz/news/release/stalwarts-service-honoured

Just looking at all your excuses for not wearing your seatbelt 🚮
30/05/2026

Just looking at all your excuses for not wearing your seatbelt 🚮

Anywhere, anytime 👀🚨The speed limit is just that - a limit – not a target. Even a small change in speed makes a big diff...
30/05/2026

Anywhere, anytime 👀🚨

The speed limit is just that - a limit – not a target. Even a small change in speed makes a big difference to injury severity in a crash, for you and everyone else involved.

29/05/2026

You can’t outdrive tired 🥱

Driving tired can be just as dangerous as driving impaired, it makes you less coordinated and slower to react. So, it’s important you drive fresh and stay alert when you’re behind the wheel.

Take a break. Grab a coffee. Swap drivers. Don’t wait until it’s too late.

If you suspect someone may be driving fatigued, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or is driving in a dangerous manner contact 105 or 111 as soon as it is safe to do – you could just save someone’s life.

You out tonight? We are 👀Drive sober.
29/05/2026

You out tonight? We are 👀

Drive sober.

29/05/2026

New Zealand Police, Fire and Emergency NZ and Hato Hone St John are urging all road users to seriously consider your safety and the safety of others when travelling this long weekend.

We’ve seen too many lives lost so far this year due to people driving too fast for the conditions, driving while impaired (by alcohol, drugs, or fatigue), driving while distracted when using a mobile phone or not being properly restrained.

This long weekend, we are asking everyone to do the simple things that can save lives: drive to the conditions, be patient, avoid distractions, never drive impaired, and make sure every person in the vehicle is properly restrained. That includes making sure children are in the right car seat for their age and size, and that it is fitted correctly.

Everyone loves a long weekend! The future King Charles III inspecting the floofs and their handlers at the opening of th...
28/05/2026

Everyone loves a long weekend! The future King Charles III inspecting the floofs and their handlers at the opening of the New Zealand Police College, Porirua 1981.

Address

24 Papakowhai Road, Papakōwhai
Porirua
5024

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+6442383141

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