Contacts for journalists - New Zealand Police

The Media Services team forms part of the Public Affairs Group in the Police National Headquarters.

The section's functions include:

Responding to requests from reporters for information;
Providing advice on or explaining police philosophies, policies and practices to media organisations;
Providing districts with advice on specific media issues.

For Police National Headquarters information during week day business hours, contact:

Jon Neilson
Media Relations Manager
Phone 04 474 9482

Annie Coughlan
Manager Brand and Media
Phone 04 474 8856

A limited call out service is available for urgent after hours media inquiries. Contact pager 026 101 082

For District information during week day business hours, contact:

Noreen Hegarty
Auckland City District Communications Manager
Phone 09 302 6947

Ana-Mari Gates-Bowey
Counties Manukau District Communications Manager
Phone 09 259 0653

Andrew McAlley
Waikato District Communications Manager
Phone 07 834 9444

Kris McGehan
Eastern District Communications Manager
Phone 06 831 0786

Kaye Calder
Wellington District Communications Manager
Phone 04 496 3464

Maggie Leask
Canterbury District Communications Manager
Phone 03 363 7815

Media inquiries on operational matters should be directed to the appropriate local Police Station.

Speeches and press releases from the Minister of Police are available.