# Naidoo Defends Political Move Amid Police Fallout | Auckland News

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-09-09T06:32:27+00:00
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Rakesh Naidoo, Labour’s top police candidate, stands firm after facing backlash from police leadership for not declaring his political ambitions sooner—despite an internal review clearing him of wrongdoing. He insists he wouldn’t change a thing, calling the criticism misplaced and reaffirming his commitment to reform. While he denies witnessing institutional racism in policing, he acknowledges officers often face public prejudice. Naidoo received an apology from Assistant Commissioner Tim Anderson and remains diplomatic toward Commissioner Chambers, declining to revisit Labour leader Chris Hipkins’ past criticisms. Now energized by the spotlight, he’s laser-focused on the immediate challenges ahead as a new recruit. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8c7ec9c08e91ed5e

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