There's confidence police recruitment standards mean only the best candidates are getting through. 

New data shows 2026 will be one of the highest graduating years in the history of New Zealand Police. 

Around 730 recruits are expected to graduate – almost 50% more than the average over the past two decades. 

Deputy Police Commissioner Jill Rogers told Mike Hosking Police aren't dropping standards just to pump out numbers. 

She says if recruits aren't right to be out on the street, they aren't getting there. 

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There's confidence police recruitment standards mean only the best candidates are getting through.&nbsp;
New data shows 2026 will be one of the highest graduating years in the history of New Zealand Police.&nbsp;
Around 730 recruits are expected to graduate – almost 50% more than the average over the past two decades.&nbsp;
Deputy Police Commissioner Jill Rogers told Mike Hosking Police aren't dropping standards just to pump out numbers.&nbsp;
She says if recruits aren't right to be out on the street, they aren't getting there.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Jill Rogers: Deputy Police Commissioner on surge in police recruitment in 2026

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