Police launch escape, hide, tell campaign for crowded places
Wednesday 17 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Department of Internal Affairs, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
New Zealand Police have introduced a campaign to advise the public and venue operators on how to respond to armed attacks in crowded areas. The strategy uses the advice to escape, hide, and tell, following warnings that extremist violence remains a realistic possibility.