Tēnā koe

I acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) request below.

Your reference number is IR-01-23-40393.

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Ngā mihi,
Courtenay
Ministerial Services - Police National Headquarters

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From: Lance D. Lavery <[FOI #25259 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 20 December 2023 2:06 PM
To: Ministerial Services <[email address]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Official Information request - Request for Update of New Zealand Police Oath Information - IR-01-22-23617

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Dear New Zealand Police,

I write to request updated information regarding the New Zealand Police Oath, as referenced in IR-01-22-23617, in compliance with the Official Information Act 1982. The ascension of King Charles III following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September 2022 necessitates an update to our official documents to reflect the current monarch accurately.

In reviewing the document with reference number IR-01-22-23617, originally issued for another request, I noted that both the Police Oath and the Police Affirmation refer to 'Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth of New Zealand', missing the "II" after "Queen Elizabeth." In view of the change in the monarchy, I suggest updating these references to 'His Majesty King Charles III' to ensure they remain accurate. Furthermore, I would appreciate if you could verify the incorporation of this update in the legislation overseeing the New Zealand Police.

As a citizen of New Zealand, I meet the legislative requirements to make this request. Please direct all responses to this inquiry through FYI.org.nz webserver, in accordance with the standard procedures for Official Information Act requests. I am aware of the right, under the Official Information Act, to have my request processed without needing to fill out any additional forms or provide further personal details through other channels.

Your attention to this request is highly valued, and I look forward to your response.

Yours faithfully,

Lance D. Lavery

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Tēnā koe Lance

 

Please find attached the response relating to your Official Information
Act request, received by Police on 20 December 2023.

 

Ngā mihi

Lisa

Ministerial Services

Police National Headquarters

 

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WARNING

The information contained in this email message is intended for the
addressee only and may contain privileged information. It may also be
subject to the provisions of section 50 of the Policing Act 2008, which
creates an offence to have unlawful possession of Police property. If you
are not the intended recipient of this message or have received this
message in error, you must not peruse, use, distribute or copy this
message or any of its contents.

Also note, the views expressed in this message may not necessarily reflect
those of the New Zealand Police. If you have received this message in
error, please email or telephone the sender immediately