# New Zealand Police Officers Get 3.1% Pay Rise Backdated to July

> Over 10,000 New Zealand police officers receive 3.1% pay increase backdated to July after union negotiations.
- Title: New Zealand Police Officers Get 3.1% Pay Rise Backdated to…
- Summary: Over 10,000 New Zealand police officers receive 3.1% pay increase backdated to July after union negotiations. New Zealand Police Association members get 3.1%…
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- Source: NZ Herald — https://nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/more-than-10000-police-officers-get-31-pay-rise-backdated-to-july/CEUX3FK25NHSZIFA3WC4NCQUHI
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## Police Pay Rise Backdated
Over 10,000 New Zealand police constables get 3.1% pay increase backdated to July.
## Initial Offer Rejected
Police initially offered 0.6% pay rise to New Zealand Police Association members, which was rejected.
## Arbitrator Decision
Arbitrator Dr Andrew Dallas sided with the union on constabulary pay increases, favoring 3.1% general wage increase.
## Additional Benefits
Officers get employer-funded vision and hearing checks every two years and prescription support.
## Union Campaign
Police Association ran 'Repay the Risk' campaign highlighting frontline officer risks and struggles.
## Police Manager Pay
Police managers receive $1500 lump sum payment as part of arbitration outcome.
## Inflation Context
With 4.1% inflation, the 3.1% pay rise is described as a pay cut for officers in cost of living crisis.
## Implementation Timeline
New terms will be phased into implementation promptly starting next May.
## Union Satisfaction
Police Association president Steve Watt expressed satisfaction with arbitration outcome and pay increase.
## Police Response
Police Deputy Commissioner Mike Pannett stated the decision provides certainty for police staff nationwide.
## Negotiation Process
Negotiations began in early May for constabulary officers and police managers with no pay rise offered to managers.
## Next Steps
Police Association will negotiate next May as collective agreement runs on 12-month basis.
## Key takeaway

New Zealand Police Association members get 3.1% pay rise backdated to July amid cost of living crisis.