
Polite Force [CURRENT]
Ngā Pirihimanaaki, The NZ Polite Force works to promote and encourage sociability, through performance and participation in public spaces. Whether it’s walking the streets, attending public events, or providing Polite Officers for official engagements, the NZ POLITE Force aims to lift. spirits, go above and beyond in the use of good manners, exude good humour and remind citizens of the joy of play.

Ngā Pirihimanaaki o Aotearoa New Zealand Polite Force.
The NZ POLITE Force works to promote and encourage sociability, through performance and participation in public spaces. Whether it’s walking the streets, attending public events, or providing POLITE Officers for official engagements, the NZ POLITE Force aims to lift spirits, go above and beyond in the use of good manners, exude good humour and bonhomie, and remind citizens of the joy of play.
The POLITE Force will hit the streets of Ōtautahi over the months of March/April/May 2021, walking the ‘city beat’ as well as basing themselves at certain locations and events, working with and assisting the citizens of Christchurch to ensure a positive spin is put on their day.
POLITE Officers are easily recognisable in their distinctive uniform as well as in the tasks they carry out. Every POLITE Officer will exemplify best citizen behaviour, initiating or acknowledging positive interactions to create memorable, impactful experiences.
The POLITE Force is on a mission to work their magic and inspire people – individually or collectively – to join them in random acts of merrymaking, with the ultimate goal being the creation of POLITE Forces across Aotearoa and beyond.
New Zealand POLITE Force: Inspiring citizens to do good!
Ngā Mātāpono

Who, what, where, when
Date: April/ May/ June 2021 (Gap Filler on the streets)
Locations: Christchurch CBD
Client/Funder: Christchurch City Council
Key people: Regan Stokes
Values: Participation, Experimentation, Collaboration, Creativity
Support/Sponsors: Tait Communications, Airborne Paddling

While it seems like all fun and games, our ultimate goal is to promote active citizenship and to encourage others to create a Polite Force of their own, within their community.