A former detective who worked in Northland has been promoted to New Zealand's top cop.
Police Minister Anne Tolley has announced the appointment of current Deputy Commissioner Operations, Mike Bush MNZM, as the next Commissioner of Police.
Mr Bush, who has a wide range of operational experience both in New Zealand, overseas and in Northland, has been appointed for a three-year term which starts next month.
Mr Bush was stationed in Kaitaia as a detective for four years in the 1990s, and married Kaitaia woman Vicki Bellingham.
"Since joining the Police in 1978 as a young constable I am passionate about this job. I come to work every day knowing that I am part of an organisation that has a major impact upon people's lives," Mr Bush said.