The debate over whether serving police officer Rakesh Naidoo can stand as a Labour Party candidate without compromising the political neutrality expected of sworn officers, including questions of conflict of interest and the conduct of the Police Commissioner in responding to his candidacy.
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evaluation of potential conflicts of interest in leadership roles
Police clear senior officer turned Labour candidate after reviewneed to maintain impartiality in public service roles
Mitchell held 'pre-existing concerns' on sensitive briefing attended by Superintendent NaidooStacked weekly counts; colour by editorial lean. Stuff and The Spinoff lean centre-left, NZ Herald centre-right, others centre.
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