Chris Cahill
Four firearms related incidents over weekend
Police were called out to four separate firearm related incidents at the weekend. Police Association president Chris Cahill spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 27 February 2025
On today's episode, Corin Dann speaks Ingrid Hipkiss from Beijing, a man from Havelock North has been banned from his local supermarket after raising concerns about trollies blocking the fire exit… Audio
Police Association slams proposed citizen arrest powers
The Police Association has slammed the beefed-up citizen arrest powers proposed by the Government, saying they are highly risky and could have unintended consequences. The recommendations from a… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 6 December 2024
On today's episode, 45 percent of NCEA students failed this year's online numeracy tests, Police leadership says hitting the target of 500 more officers by November is "very, very challenging" and may… Audio
Police Association on promise of 500 new police
Police leadership says hitting the target of 500 more officers by November is "very, very challenging" and may take until mid-2026. Police Association President Chris Cahill spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 29 October 2024
On today's episode, the Prime Minister has returned from the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Samoa declaring the Pacific faces severe challenges from natural disasters, Former President… Audio
Police Association on large-scale boy racer events
The Police Association believes rural officers lack resources to manage large-scale boy racer events. Police Association President Chris Cahill spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
250 police roles cut, commissioner says no reduction in frontline services
Almost 250 police jobs are being cut, but the Commissioner said it won't mean a reduction in frontline services. The Police Commissioner declined to be interviewed but in a statement said the "change… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 12th August 2024
On today's episode, the Paris games have come to an end, we look back on the best moments with Barry Guy and Felicity Reid who are in Paris, we also hear from the parents of double gold medallist… Audio
Police Association want responsibility for gun reforms taken off ACT minister
The Police Association wants responsibility for firearms reform taken off ACT Minister Nicole McKee. Police Association President Chris Cahill spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 July
Two days after an attempt on his life Donald Trump is in Milwaukee for the Republican Party's Convention, insiders are warning of mass resignations in the police force, after union members lost their… Audio
Police union on lost arbitration case
The police union is warning police bosses will struggle to recruit and retain staff because the new pay deal isn't good enough. After the parties failed to reach an agreement, an independent… Audio
Police lose long-running pay dispute with govt
Today the arbiter found in favour of the government's offer, which includes a $1500 lump sum payment, a 4% wage increase from July this year, and a more than 5% increase in allowances backdated to… Audio
Questions over who's being consulted on gun law changes
There are concerns about a lack of consultation over proposed changes to the way shooting ranges and non-pistol clubs are regulated. Audio
Police community teams staffed by officers from investigation teams
Chris Cahill from the Police Association speaks to Lisa Owen about concerns regarding new police community beat teams will be staffed by taking officers off other essential services, 63 staff are due… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 15 May
On today's episode, we get reaction on the Government's new National Gang Unit, Police Association president Chris Cahill and Labour leader Chris Hipkins join us, we also hear from two school… Audio
Police Association president on new National Gangs Unit
The president of the police association is skeptical about the likely impact of new police gang units. Chris Cahill spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Police Association talk pay dispute, shift away from mental health callouts
The police pay dispute is now in the hands of a third party, who will decide whether or not they should be earning more. Audio
Police Association warns officers cannot take gang patches in real time under proposed law
The Police Association warns officers will not be able to confiscate gang patches in real time, under a proposed law change. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 18 April
On today's episode we hear from the education minister Erica Stanford about the proposal to cut 565 jobs at the ministry, we get reaction from Whanau Ora chair Merepeka Raukawa-Tait on cuts to Oranga… Audio