I am very pleased that we now have Ms Scholtens QC’s
independent report. Her findings on the process for my
appointment answer the matters that have been raised. The
IPCA’s report is still to come: but she has already found
that the appointment process was correctly carried out.
I want to thank all those who have assisted the Inquiry.
It has not been easy for anyone, as I know from my own weeks
and months waiting for the outcome.
I am especially
grateful to my whanau and the many iwi leaders who have
supported me and my family. I also want to thank the great
number of people, many unknown to me, who have also given us
their support.
I have also gained personal insights
from this process.
I have worked for 30 years to
improve Police’s service to our community, especially in
relation to the special needs of our Maori, Pacifika and
ethnic citizens. I look forward to the opportunity of
continuing this work.
With the investigation now
completed I will not be making any further comment on the
report.
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