Christchurch South Police Station

New Zealand Police aims to have the trust and confidence of all. To achieve this we operate in accordance with our values and work in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses and other public sector agencies to achieve Safer Communities Together.

The functions of Police include:

• keeping the peace
• maintaining public safety
• law enforcement
• crime prevention
• community support and reassurance
• national security
• participation in policing activities outside New Zealand
• emergency management.