Police receive 1000 submissions regarding proposed Canterbury staffing restructure

Wednesday 20 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 20 Aug 2025, 4:17pm

In this story Federated Farmers, TAB, Kitchen Things

Police have received approximately 1,000 submissions and petitions concerning a proposal to restructure rural staffing in Canterbury. The feedback follows a decision to accept public input after a previous U-turn. Federated Farmers has expressed outrage regarding the proposed changes.

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1. RNZWed 20 Aug 2025, 12:18pm

   Police receive 1000 submissions over Canterbury changes (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldWed 20 Aug 2025, 4:17pm

   Thousands respond to proposed Canterbury police restructure after U-turn made to accept public feedback (opens in new tab)