Auckland is now home to its very own Police College, offering recruits and senior officers a closer, more accessible training base.

Officially opened today, the new Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) Auckland Campus is based at Massey University’s Ōtehā site.

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers, joined by Police Minister Mark Mitchell and Associate Minister Casey Costello, cut the ribbon on a facility that’s already buzzing with activity.

The first senior course is underway, and Recruit Wing 390, made up of 40 future officers, many from Northland—is settled in.

The Auckland campus features classrooms, dorms, offices, car parks and access to Massey’s gym and recreation centre.

For many aspiring officers, especially those from northern districts, training in Auckland removes the barrier of relocating to Porirua for 20 weeks.

“This opens the door for people who couldn’t realistically move to Wellington,” Commissioner Chambers said.

“Training closer to home gives them their chance.”

While some parts of the course will still happen in Wellington, this new setup is already easing pressure on the Porirua facility and making the recruitment path more accessible.

This matters for the Hibiscus Coast too.

With the new college just down the motorway, locals who’ve dreamed of becoming officers no longer have to travel far.

It’s a big win for growing our local police force and making the career more achievable for Coasties.

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