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Paul Goldsmith

Citizens arrest
Guarding & Patrols

Expanded citizen’s arrest powers imminent as NZSA urges safety-first approach

August 11, 2026

Expanded citizen’s arrest powers are set to come into effect in New Zealand, but the New Zealand Security Association is warning that greater legal powers must be accompanied by appropriate training, procedures and careful assessment […]

Paul Goldsmith
Features

Experts: Government’s harsher penalties for shoplifters likely to backfire

September 4, 2025

Stronger penalties for low-level retail theft are being lauded as a positive step in the fight against crime, but this contradicts established evidence that harsher sentencing increases repeat offending, writes Nicholas Dynon. “Public confidence in […]

Bus drivers
Public Security

Government announces $15 million to protect bus drivers from attacks

December 7, 2024

Auckland’s bus drivers to set to benefit from a range of new security measures, including more transport police, driver safety screens, and justice changes, writes Nicholas Dynon. Tougher sentences to improve transport safety Announced 24 […]

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