The first group of trainees who responded to the pānui last year are still going through their training modules, including a two-day training hui in Invercargill with NZ Police and the Hokonui and Invercargill Māori warden branches. These sessions contribute to the 200 hours training required before a trainee can be warranted as a Māori warden. This is a challenging role to take on and initially we may have to prioritise our focus subject to supply and demand. We wish our trainees every success and look forward to a launch date in the future.

The first group of Māori warden trainees at the training session.

The first group of Māori warden trainees at the training session.