Steve Watt has been elected president of the New Zealand Police Association today during the organisation’s 90th annual conference in Wellington.
Mr Watt (pictured), a Police Senior Sergeant and veteran of 25 years with NZ Police, has served as vice-president of the association since 2022 and has also served as a NZPA committee chairman and Region 7 (Southern) director.
He is also team leader of Road Policing for Otago Lakes Central. In a statement, the Association said he brings 13 years’ experience of Police Association operations to the presidency as well as a high level of business acumen and professionalism.
He says he is passionate about protecting association members and achieving the best outcomes for them.
“I will always put the interests of members first,” Mr Watt said.
Outgoing president, Chris Cahill, did not seek re-election to the position, which he has held for nine years.
