Wellington’s First Female Maritime Cop

Photograph of Constable Paula Tanuvasa (taken by Robert Kitchin/Fairfax NZ)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paula Tanuvasa is making waves as the first policewoman to call Wellington Harbour her office.

The experienced constable has traded in forensic photography for making rescues and catching marine poachers.

Taking up the spot aboard the police launch Lady Elizabeth IV makes Tanuvasa the Wellington maritime unit’s first female crew member.

Her new colleagues have converted the laundry at their headquarters on Queens Wharf into a locker room to accommodate the new recruit – even gifting her a pink padlock. – Read More

 

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