Mike Smith - Iwi Pandemic Response Group Chair

Stupidity is what will kill our people not the Police says Iwi Pandemic Response Group Chair Mike Smith.

Iwi Chairs have met with Police Deputy Commissioner Police Wally Haumaha to get clarity around roles and powers of police.

He says Maori not adhering to the lockdown rules is what will help spread the virus and Police are seeking ways to better assist Maori checkpoints.