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Cops use discretion to help unlicensed Māori drivers from going down the wrong road - NZ Herald

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/cops-use-discretion-to-help-unlicensed-maori-drivers-from-going-down-the-wrong-road/DHG5DIIUF4J2JPQXABCTLHXXYQ/

Excerpt: When Constable Vincent Kahui jumps into his squad car for another day - or night shift – patrolling the streets of Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau, he makes choices that can ultimately have good and bad outcomes.

Kahui, 47, an officer for two years, said one of the most fulfilling aspects of his job is not chasing bad guys or high-speed pursuits but helping a whānau find solutions to often deep-seated issues.

That's where he said using police discretion has helped Māori, especially rangatahi, he comes into contact with who are often given second chances.

"We are constantly looking at how we achieve better outcomes for Māori."

"That's the kind of policing I want to be involved with, where we are helping our rangatahi and not looking at them as hopeless cases," Kahui said.