No

Police need more money to pay the staff more for a higher standard of service. People feel valued when paid more. When nobody is willing to go into situations the police will turn up. The police help on all levels when a lot of people turn their back. The police keep us as safe as the y can and therefore they should not get less money but if anything get more

The NZ Police work well for well over 90% of situations and there is no need to defund them. That being said those officers who do break the law, especially in extreme cases (as we see in the US) should not be protected.

More funding for Police. Offending is higher than normal, especially within youth offending. More police, better pay for police.

No stats- just be a human and realise that police aren’t always the ones you see driving fast and arresting people. There is a huge amount of hard working police staff in a number of roles that support victims and our communities in various ways. Such as family violence programs, school safety, mental health advocacy.

Defunding the police in New Zealand, though based on genuine concerns, may lead to unintended outcomes:

Safety: A report from New Zealand Police highlighted that increased police presence can deter crimes, especially in urban areas. Reducing funding could compromise this deterrence.
Training: The New Zealand Police College emphasizes the importance of training for officers. Cutting funds may limit their ability to undergo comprehensive training, especially in community engagement and cultural sensitivity.
Community Trust: Initiatives like the "Community Policing" strategy…  Read more in New Zealand have shown positive results in building trust. Reduced funding could impede such initiatives.
Unintended Outcomes: A decrease in public policing might lead to a rise in private security firms, which could be less accountable and accessible only to the wealthier segments of society.
Balanced Approach: Instead of defunding, a more strategic approach of reallocating funds within the NZ Police to strengthen community relations and partnerships with Maori and Pacific communities could be more beneficial.

I am a cop. We are already over worked and under resourced. I know this because when I start work there is often over 20 111 calls that are still waiting to be attended. Some get over 100 hrs olds.