New Zealand Police Vlog 23: Working During the Holiday!

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  • čas přidán 3. 05. 2019
  • Constable Hurn is back this week with the action from his shifts over the Easter break.
    Don't forget to leave your questions down below and subscribe for more episodes!

Komentáře • 134

  • @anachase3758
    @anachase3758 Před 4 lety +13

    “A fried egg doesn’t make a chicken” 🤣🤣🤣 best quote ever. I’m definitely going to use that one lol.

  • @randyranderson1621
    @randyranderson1621 Před 4 lety +8

    "He was obviously going to beat you"
    I could hear his heart die, he thought his pulsar was a race car lol

  • @vakkas01
    @vakkas01 Před 5 lety +22

    Surely a full tour of the new 2019 cars!

  • @patrolman6900
    @patrolman6900 Před 5 lety +97

    Can't wait to see the ride along with the Detectives, can you do a ride along with eagle one night shift??

    • @BadeRadio777
      @BadeRadio777 Před 5 lety +12

      Or The Police Dog Handlers or the Maratime Police

    • @xZotiC454
      @xZotiC454 Před 5 lety

      Baden Clure check older vids those have been done if u haven’t watched

  • @ironman3023
    @ironman3023 Před 5 lety +17

    I have just started my recruitment process. I can’t wait for my SCOPE.

    • @lionelhutz3142
      @lionelhutz3142 Před 5 lety +2

      Good luck from the CPD in the USA and stay safe!

  • @CarlosWilkie
    @CarlosWilkie Před 5 lety +13

    10mins 20 into the video on a yellow file draws, is a photo of a person which may need to be blurred out.

  • @PrincessLadyBob
    @PrincessLadyBob Před 5 lety +7

    The constable at the start is by far the coolest police officer I have ever met. She is legit. If she sees this. You will remember me from the countdown st John's carpark and at my old work mad butcher glen innes when you came in with rob 😁

  • @chandlkel
    @chandlkel Před 5 lety +46

    Awesome. Can you please do a Day in the life of a Communicator?

    • @callumb2798
      @callumb2798 Před 3 lety +4

      Dude it happened.... 2 years later

  • @sydneysiaosi2079
    @sydneysiaosi2079 Před 5 lety +7

    Love these videos keep em coming !

  • @Fixingthingz4u
    @Fixingthingz4u Před 5 lety +6

    Good bit of Banta good to see a bit of fun in the work place Johnny!!

  • @jonathancloudesley198
    @jonathancloudesley198 Před 5 lety +24

    These Vlogs are really interesting, great work ..

  • @connierowlands6910
    @connierowlands6910 Před 5 lety +2

    Awesome can't wait for the next vlog!

  • @doncoleman4938
    @doncoleman4938 Před 5 lety +7

    This is one aspect of working in police/emergency services that many don't realize. You work a set roster of days on and off, and many public holidays just happen to fall on days you're rostered on. No such thing as an "extra day off for a public holiday" in this line of work. Admittedly though I've been fortunate enough to score overtime shifts when a day off coincides with a public holiday. Such shifts attract quad time pay rates which comes in handy.

    • @newzealandpolice
      @newzealandpolice  Před 5 lety +2

      Quad time? Far out I remember those aussie penalty rates fondly, we don't get anything like that but extra operational deployments, even those in the same location as your general area, do come with meals provided so there is that. - Constable Hurn.

    • @doncoleman4938
      @doncoleman4938 Před 5 lety

      @@newzealandpolice Be nice if ANZPAA could push for the same penalty rates and entitlements for NZP members! Sadly though, I think it's beyond their scope. "Specials" as we call them, were often offered to senior connies and sergeants first. Took me a while to start scoring the odd one. Take care out there, even if on Oscar tango!

  • @yeahnahmate__7355
    @yeahnahmate__7355 Před 5 lety +8

    A day in the life: Detectives??!!

  • @mattharvey7383
    @mattharvey7383 Před 5 lety +2

    Extra staff during a public holiday, geez you guys are lucky. Only time I've seen that in our force is new years eve!

  • @pauljameson1
    @pauljameson1 Před 5 lety +1

    That was so jumpy but still funny and awesome. Keep it up Constable Hurn!

  • @dominiqueoreilly-nugent6310

    I feel you on working during holidays! I work at the airport

  • @respectablebogan3276
    @respectablebogan3276 Před 5 lety +2

    Sick vid!

  • @richardlewis7778
    @richardlewis7778 Před 5 lety +8

    I'm hoping to apply for police college before september next year.
    Working on my fitness and my drivers license. I can't wait.
    I should he fine, but a bit of work to do.

    • @cassmarcella6677
      @cassmarcella6677 Před 3 lety

      I applied in March... still working through the process. Hope you're having better luck mate.

  • @RBFR01
    @RBFR01 Před 5 lety +10

    I wish the victorian police did a ride along thing.

    • @hybridskateboards703
      @hybridskateboards703 Před 4 lety

      Sassy Sasquatch or qps

    • @cassmarcella6677
      @cassmarcella6677 Před 3 lety +1

      I must be tired initially I thought that you were talking about the police from the 1800's and I was very confused lol.

    • @Jdkejdnfjef
      @Jdkejdnfjef Před 3 lety

      Highway patrol is pretty good when there is car chases that turn into on foot chases but yeah any Australian police ride along would be great

  • @lordbradenhyde4791
    @lordbradenhyde4791 Před 5 lety +14

    Are you looking to get promoted to say sergeant and have you put yourself forward for promotion? Cause I reckon you'd make an excellent sergeant

  • @R1ley_23
    @R1ley_23 Před 5 lety +4

    🤓🤓 cool thank you guys

  • @triggeredwehraboomachinegu6858

    2019 and still they sound like a mature brother and sister cops talking about work

  • @raymond372
    @raymond372 Před 5 lety +15

    That was some cool editing at 7:35 - 7:45

    • @albertsmith1032
      @albertsmith1032 Před 5 lety +2

      Pretty sure that it was just dark with no light on inside the car?

  • @johnpaa9032
    @johnpaa9032 Před 5 lety +4

    Gotta love the hummus chips

  • @PrincessLadyBob
    @PrincessLadyBob Před 5 lety +1

    The last job sounded like the fight that happened at skateland in panmure.

  • @morris_j7766
    @morris_j7766 Před 5 lety +9

    Literally have never been to New Zealand, and live pretty much on the other side of the world, but absolutely love these videos😂

    • @newzealandpolice
      @newzealandpolice  Před 5 lety +9

      Well welcome to the best place on earth mate! - Constable Hurn.

  • @jarviscostello7584
    @jarviscostello7584 Před 5 lety +6

    hi Johnny i saw you in new market

  • @dangerous_reaper717
    @dangerous_reaper717 Před 5 lety +1

    Soon💕🚔

  • @vsboy2577
    @vsboy2577 Před 5 lety +2

    New Zealand cops are professional

  • @annedwards3893
    @annedwards3893 Před 5 lety +1

    great work stay safe all from uk

  • @noccy9238
    @noccy9238 Před 5 lety +4

    Dream job

  • @charliemorton616
    @charliemorton616 Před 5 lety +1

    I think you should have body cameras for all you’re police staff to help your staff in court etc

  • @TheLucyBrook
    @TheLucyBrook Před 5 lety +9

    Is there anyway to work as a police offer part time? I love working as a nurse and longterm would like to be a nurse and a cop. Of course the training would be full time but I wonder if there is a certain period of time you have to work before you can go to part time. Thanks for making these vlogs I love watching them! ☺️

    • @newzealandpolice
      @newzealandpolice  Před 5 lety +8

      Hi Lucy, you wouldn't be the first nurse to change uniforms! There are options to work more flexible hours for officers. I know a few people who have done it in short term because they've had a new baby or are a national representative athlete and are going to extra training or on a tour. It isn't really done so you can have a second job too.
      On a personal note, It's really encouraging to see your passion for helping people. Policing (and nursing) are stressful jobs at times and going from one to the other would probably burn you out really quickly. I'd encourage you to ask about doing a ride along at your local station or even apply and do the scope shifts so you can make a decision if you wanted to swap over. - Constable Hurn.

  • @Joel-gc7ss
    @Joel-gc7ss Před 5 lety +8

    My dream job too, I love the New Zealand Police!

  • @sourMH
    @sourMH Před 5 lety +19

    Do partners have a set driver for the shift or does the more experienced driver jump in the seat?

    • @newzealandpolice
      @newzealandpolice  Před 5 lety +6

      Nah it's sort of who ever wants to drive we just change it up. - Constable Hurn.

  • @SuchKwach
    @SuchKwach Před 5 lety +1

    What flashlights do you use? Led Lenser?

  • @lordbradenhyde4791
    @lordbradenhyde4791 Před 5 lety +3

    Hey Constable I'm an Australian living in Australia and I was wondering what your opinion is of the different Australian police forces and can you challenge any of our forces to anything like who's the better dancers, singers etc?

  • @jednagel
    @jednagel Před 5 lety +1

    Hey mate, what's some good tips of things I should do before applying for the police force? Thanks :)

  • @michaelheliotis5279
    @michaelheliotis5279 Před 5 lety +2

    Has anyone ever said "Good after-ble, Consta-noon!" to you, and did you get the reference?

  • @Leo-im6vv
    @Leo-im6vv Před 4 lety

    Tell me more about these hummus chips, what brand are they and where did you get them?

  • @coreydark8795
    @coreydark8795 Před 5 lety

    Can you do a 100% honest review of the ZB Commodores your new police vehicles? We've heard nothing but diffs blowing and other issues here in Australia with the agencies using them for patrol vehicles. Also are they the 4cyl or 6cyl?

  • @Smurphenstein
    @Smurphenstein Před 5 lety +2

    Very cool video once again. I must remember if I see constable Hurn to be careful how I look at him.

    • @newzealandpolice
      @newzealandpolice  Před 5 lety +4

      But if you're too careful then you'll over think it and probably look even more guilty. - Constable Hurn.

  • @TheGlimmerfairy
    @TheGlimmerfairy Před 5 lety +6

    What is it like driving the new police car?? I've seen it on the roads and thought it looked awesome. 😀

    • @newzealandpolice
      @newzealandpolice  Před 5 lety +10

      That whole shift I only had a few jobs so i didn't really get a chance to try it out! I'll report back soon. - Constable Hurn.

  • @gamicgaming448
    @gamicgaming448 Před 5 lety +4

    Also, what circumstances mean you use a Unmarked vehicle? I've seen a lot more than usual on the roads, mainly after the Christchurch attacks.

    • @newzealandpolice
      @newzealandpolice  Před 5 lety +7

      Front line staff mostly use marked cars, Road Policing have a mix and Enquiry units along with the CIB mostly use unmarked. There has been a lot more staff out on the roads of late which probably means a few unmarked cars have been re-distributed for use in other places. - Constable Hurn.

  • @TheAmericanDreamChaser
    @TheAmericanDreamChaser Před 5 lety +2

    Ah you look like the guy from the movie Kingsman with those glasses on. Lol

  • @lionelhutz3142
    @lionelhutz3142 Před 5 lety +2

    Good videos. What a difference from big city life in the USA and the police in NZ look like teenagers! 😂🤣😂 Stay safe!

  • @LadyPene
    @LadyPene Před 4 lety +1

    Where can I get those hummus chips from please?

  • @MrTwoguns22
    @MrTwoguns22 Před 5 lety +3

    Noice video. Very toight.

    • @stillamsyeu
      @stillamsyeu Před 5 lety +1

      Wrong section of Australasia, friend.

    • @newzealandpolice
      @newzealandpolice  Před 5 lety +4

      Cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool, no doubt. - Constable Hurn.

  • @Mymnsosoyushu
    @Mymnsosoyushu Před 5 lety +2

    That metaphor was to far 😂😂

  • @27Cam
    @27Cam Před 5 lety +3

    more frequent videos please i love these vlogs!! and let the samoan girl do some more she was an awesome vlogger

    • @newzealandpolice
      @newzealandpolice  Před 5 lety +1

      Yeah I hope she does more too, I don't like seeing just me here. Constable Hurn.

    • @27Cam
      @27Cam Před 5 lety

      Auckland Police TV love yours to, but if she does some maybe we’ll get more each week because I’m loving these

  • @REELFEEDMEDIA
    @REELFEEDMEDIA Před 3 lety

    some lucky break time study can react do whats needed.

  • @gamicgaming448
    @gamicgaming448 Před 5 lety +5

    Any advise for applying? I'm going to put in my application in a couple of weeks once I've done my full license test, and I've been working on my fitness etc. But I keep feeling like the math and abstract reasoning area of the application is daunting, I know you don't need to be a super human to be a cop but any advise on how I can build more confidence in my maths and abstract reasoning sections of the application?

    • @newzealandpolice
      @newzealandpolice  Před 5 lety +7

      Study, study and more study! They are just tests and you can definitely improve in those areas with a little work. It might be worth looking at one of the Unitec Pre Police courses if you're really struggling. - Constable Hurn.

    • @doncoleman4938
      @doncoleman4938 Před 5 lety +3

      GamicGaming Constable Hurn posted excellent advice. I spent 10 years with police and 21 as a paramedic in Australia, and occasionally worked on the recruiting team when on light duties. The written tests are what really narrow the field in prospective applicants. If there's one but of advice I can offer it's to remember to not just be good, but be BETTER than the next applicant. If you make to interview stage that basically means you've shown the selection team that you're a hot contender. After the tests, practice interview skills with friends and family.
      Best wishes with your application, and bear in mind that even some of the best police officers didn't get in on their first application.

    • @boeingtashSFS
      @boeingtashSFS Před 5 lety +3

      I'm in the same boat as you, getting my full soon and then once my run time has come down and I'm better at the jump I'll be applying. I did a pre police course at EIT and I found it was a little helpful but there wasnt enough focus on the selection process for me. I have been been seeing a tutor for 6 months now to give me the confidence to go in there and pass. I would recommend having a Google and see what options are in your area tutoring wise. I study any opportunity I can!
      Good luck, I hope you're successful :)

  • @unknownmlggamer1945
    @unknownmlggamer1945 Před 5 lety +5

    When will you do the QnA video

  • @mindtricked8498
    @mindtricked8498 Před 5 lety +2

    First view first like.

  • @DragonSecLtd
    @DragonSecLtd Před 5 lety +1

    What does passing on the hard shoulder mean? What even is a hard shoulder?

    • @MsHGH1
      @MsHGH1 Před 5 lety +2

      He was under-taking. The hard shoulder is the bit of tarmac (or dirt!) on the left outside the official edge of the lane - not on the actual road (ie, where someone who has broken down might park).

  • @bradcurtis908
    @bradcurtis908 Před 5 lety +1

    Hello from West Virginia in the USA...Absolutely love the show! Been watching since the very first one. Are your law enforcement officers allowed to carry a firearm on duty? If not, do you have any sort of special unit that handles those calls when deadly lethal force is absolutely necessary? I've watched law enforcement vids from other countries and have noticed that not very many carry a duty weapon. Our police officers here in America carry but the only time I have seen them not carry is when they are off duty. Also, Do you police the whole district that your station covers or do you only cover so far then another department takes over? Sorry if it sounds stupid..For example, In the states..Our cities and towns have what we call city police departments then outside of that jurisdiction the sheriff's department in that county or parish(Louisiana calls their counties parishes..not sure why) takes over then the state police will cover that entire state. Do you have anything like that there or how does your law enforcement work in that sense so everything is covered? Keep up the great work and be safe out there! Thanks!

    • @newzealandpolice
      @newzealandpolice  Před 5 lety +1

      Hi Brad, glad you're enjoying this slice of New Zealand!
      We carry on-duty when we feel it's necessary for the job we're at. There are also specialist units similar to SWAT who are on call.
      We're a national service, there is only one department here and it's us! Which makes us a much larger service than many even in the US. In terms of practical boots on the ground; we split ourselves into areas and patrol our patch. although we jump across our theoretical borders often to help another area out with bigger jobs.
      Hope that clears things up. - Constable HURN.

    • @bradcurtis908
      @bradcurtis908 Před 5 lety +1

      @@newzealandpolice Yes that helps a bunch. By the sound of it..It sounds like it can get quite busy and be quite hectic at times. Thanks a bunch and be safe out there!

  • @zhengman2799
    @zhengman2799 Před 5 lety

    the warehouse was the old firearm range, wasnt it ?? hmmmmm

  • @n6885667
    @n6885667 Před 5 lety +2

    How do I go about getting arrested by that female cop at 4.03?

  • @anaruhauratea2013
    @anaruhauratea2013 Před 5 lety +1

    Where is the one where you turn up armed at an innocent persons house at 10 on a Sunday morning? Just to have a chat, but nothing that can be shown to the public?

  • @brandontan4876
    @brandontan4876 Před 5 lety +1

    if you join the police force in Melb Aus, you get to drive new Tesla X model police cars. slowly rolling them out

    • @swerzey
      @swerzey Před 5 lety +1

      Brandon Tan brb just moving to melbourne

  • @pocketgamers5499
    @pocketgamers5499 Před 5 lety +1

    Hi constable Hurn, I'm in year 12, and im trying to make a decision whether I should go to uni after college, then go to the police, or go straight to the police. What would be the best option from your experience?

    • @newzealandpolice
      @newzealandpolice  Před 5 lety +3

      Great questions, I get asked this a lot and a video answer is coming soon! - Constable Hurn.

    • @maoriprincess_1624
      @maoriprincess_1624 Před 5 lety +1

      Police college because you get paid to train!

    • @rebecccccaaaaaaa
      @rebecccccaaaaaaa Před 5 lety +1

      I'm about to finish my uni degree and I've started my application. Uni definitely teaches you a lot, and not just education. You see all sides of people. If you're in year 12 now, you'll get two years free uni when you start so that takes a lot of financial pressure off of you. I would say start at uni and if you don't like it, oh well! You'll still learn heaps and having uni experience is never going to hinder you.

    • @pocketgamers5499
      @pocketgamers5499 Před 5 lety +1

      @@rebecccccaaaaaaa Good insight! :) thank you

  • @therealist2595
    @therealist2595 Před 5 lety +1

    Mattithyahu (Matthew) 6:1

  • @connor8136
    @connor8136 Před 5 lety +1

    What school subjects do you reckon are most helpful when becoming a cop?
    Edit: I am also very slightly colour blind, will this matter?

    • @moet1114
      @moet1114 Před 5 lety +1

      Probably sport and english (why English, because cops need good communication skills),(sport because cops should be fairly fit).

  • @safaziwani7047
    @safaziwani7047 Před 3 lety +1

    I am arabic girl i live in Dunedin city
    And i would like to tell the women with you i like her and i full happy when i see her thankyou 🥰

  • @ninjars1252
    @ninjars1252 Před 5 lety

  • @mattfox8671
    @mattfox8671 Před 5 lety +1

    On Easter why where you wearing high vis

    • @newzealandpolice
      @newzealandpolice  Před 5 lety +1

      Because we were out on the roads in the CBD, being a little extra visible helps. - Constable Hurn.

    • @mattfox8671
      @mattfox8671 Před 5 lety

      Auckland Police TV oh ok. Thanks for the reply 👍🏼

  • @CARSBandO
    @CARSBandO Před 5 lety +4

    What made you want to become a police officer?

    • @newzealandpolice
      @newzealandpolice  Před 5 lety

      Maybe a subscriber only video released soon will answer this...guess you better subscribe and wait... - Constable Hurn.

  • @robertcalvertnz
    @robertcalvertnz Před 5 lety +1

    Have you ever had a call out regarding a hate speech offense and did you convict? What is your opinion on New Zealand's hate speech laws from a Police point of view?

    • @banjopete
      @banjopete Před 5 lety

      Robert Calvert , get over it.

    • @newzealandpolice
      @newzealandpolice  Před 5 lety +1

      I can't provide a Police point of view really and while it's being actively debated in parliament it's probably best I wait to see the outcome. Policing speech is difficult business, you've gotta a lot to balance and I don't envy those trying to write these laws and amend our existing ones. - Constable Hurn.

  • @asyalushnikova9708
    @asyalushnikova9708 Před 5 lety

    Do police officers get in car accidents like ordinary people? What are the rules when you get in police vehicle in accident?

  • @alicefifita4293
    @alicefifita4293 Před 5 lety +5

    Leeeshgo Ignite Church! Letting them know the real reason for Easter! (-: #Unashamed

  • @elijahdelamere2460
    @elijahdelamere2460 Před 5 lety

    Muk baung...?!

  • @louisthomassen1968
    @louisthomassen1968 Před 5 lety +5

    Do you carry police ID off duty?

    • @newzealandpolice
      @newzealandpolice  Před 5 lety +3

      Officers might, or might not it's really up to them. Acting off duty is also up to them, if you see something the first point is to call the police, on duty staff can deal with it but if you really need to step in (I've done it before) then having your ID is handy. Equally it's important to get a break from work and carrying it all the time can be unhealthy. - Constable Hurn.

  • @Beveck1
    @Beveck1 Před 4 lety

    I Wanna be a cop in nz

  • @ivanamlinac310
    @ivanamlinac310 Před 5 lety +2

    Hi, I am wondering if you have an email address that I could contact you on, I have a few questions about youth work.
    Ivana

    • @luke6645
      @luke6645 Před 5 lety +2

      Ivana do youth work

  • @wearegods859
    @wearegods859 Před 5 lety

    Would you consider yourself brainy. I want to join the police and I’m way ahead in my fitness but my academic is maybe not at the police standards

  • @jacobm9932
    @jacobm9932 Před 5 lety +1

    With this so called "scope-y", what happens if there's a major shooting or something big, do they get put into the situation or are they dropped off?

    • @newzealandpolice
      @newzealandpolice  Před 5 lety

      We make risk assessments and decide if it's appropriate they stay with us or not. Recently we had an incident that was high risk, the ride along had to wait in the car at a safe location some distance from the scene while we went forward in another vehicle. - Constable Hurn.

  • @juandenz2008
    @juandenz2008 Před 5 lety

    Regarding that religious group yes there may be freedom of religion in NZ, but there are also regulations against excessive noise such as the Resource Management Act (1991). Also there is the Auckland Council Public Safety and Nuisance bylaw that prohibits creating "a nuisance through the use or playing of any instrument (musical or otherwise), any type of public address system or any type of amplified sound system, or from making any excessive sound or noise". That person who was annoyed should have made a complaint to the council about excessive noise.

    • @leighriah5295
      @leighriah5295 Před 5 lety

      Or just leave like she should have. It was daytime with lots of other people around so the area wasn't quiet anyway.

    • @juandenz2008
      @juandenz2008 Před 5 lety +1

      @@leighriah5295 I'm not saying she should have stayed and caused trouble. Just that she had a legitimate complaint. Freedom of religion doesn't mean freedom to create as much noise as you like.

  • @brendonking8982
    @brendonking8982 Před 5 lety +1

    Hi mate so what do you when a father is hitting his child yet the courts wont support that child and keep giving the child back to the abuser

  • @lestercrest1535
    @lestercrest1535 Před 5 lety

    Fry your food not your self.

  • @louisfkingpro
    @louisfkingpro Před 5 lety

    As a liberal country, I hope the cops understand how video like this can be turn around on them. Like how they work, routines, where they store there guns etc. but great content after all.

  • @blaziken4116
    @blaziken4116 Před 5 lety

    Why are you cops better then Australian cops my car gets defeated for being to loud like bruh why is that even an offence

    • @doncoleman4938
      @doncoleman4938 Před 5 lety

      What sort of car do you have?

    • @blaziken4116
      @blaziken4116 Před 5 lety

      A FATT Commodore 🤙🏽

    • @doncoleman4938
      @doncoleman4938 Před 5 lety +1

      @@blaziken4116Oh, OK. There are ADR rules on vehicle noises. More often than not, police who pull over a car that's too loud will also have other non compliance issues and safety breaches. It's easy to spot a proper enthusiasts car than a car that's had money poured into making it look and sound good but neglected with keeping it roadworthy. I love the sound of a macho V8, but just shake my head in disbelief at muppets who put loud exhausts on a 6 or even worse a 4. One reason there are such rules is because most don't like loud cars, just as most don't like hearing loud opera music, bagpipes, rap music. Personally I reckon playing Justin Bieber music should be an offence!!! Haha.

    • @blaziken4116
      @blaziken4116 Před 5 lety

      Don Coleman Yeah I own 2006 Vz Berlina I’ve straight piped it not fully the cat is still there and everything only thing I took off was the rear muffler and now I’ve got to take it to get it sound tested at some police station not only that I get targeted because I’m a p plater but having a loud exhaust isn’t a safety hazard it’s a dumb law trying to take hobby’s of the road I’m now on good Behaviour for a year it’s crazy

    • @doncoleman4938
      @doncoleman4938 Před 5 lety +2

      @@blaziken4116 Well you have to understand that while not everybody agrees with the laws, we have to obey them or suffer the consequences. Maybe lobby your local member of parliament to get it changed. They're the ones who make the rules. Police just enforce them. You didn't get targeted because you're a P plater. You got a traffic infringement notice for having a non compliant car. Simple as that. Being a new driver, I gather your VZ isn't a V8. Noisy V6 cars just sound like annoying tinny V8 wannabes.
      If I was going to spend decent money on an older car, I'd probably choose something a little exotic or with wow factor. The VZ were a good car in their day (we had them at work), but they were essentially just a vanilla boring family/company car and as common as anything.