Tag: Paul Goldsmith
Gang crackdown begins at midnight
The Government’s new legislation to tackle gang crime comes into force at midnight.
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say the “free...
PM makes formal apology to abuse in care survivors
Prime Minister and Botany MP Christopher Luxon has today delivered a formal apology at Parliament to survivors of abuse in care.
The apology follows a...
Tougher sentences to improve transport safety
Pakuranga MP and Transport Minister Simeon Brown and Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith have announced the Government is introducing a new aggravating factor for offences...
Embracing the city’s vibrant ethnic diversity
By Hope Milo, UoA Communications Student
A dynamic show of unity and performances marked the seventh annual Race Relations Day Multicultural Festival.
Hosted by the...
New advisory group for retail crime victims created
In an ongoing effort to try to restore law and order across New Zealand, the coalition Government is establishing a Ministerial Advisory Group for...
Pressure to criminalise stalking following brutal murder
Pressure is building on the Government to pass a law that would make stalking a criminal offense following an east Auckland man’s brutal murder...
Gang motorcycles crushed as police gain new powers to tackle crime
The Government has announced it’s moving to restore law and order by giving police new tools to crack down on criminal gangs.
Justice Minister Paul...
‘Crime must have real consequences’
A National Government will introduce tougher penalties for crime and make the justice system put victims’ interests ahead of those of offenders, the party's...
More cops getting bashed on the job
The number of police officers being assaulted in the line of duty has almost doubled.
National Party justice spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says the sharp rise...
Ex-MP’s police interview heard in court
An interview disgraced former Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross did with police during his falling out with the National Party in 2018 has been played...
Luxon: Kiwis deserve tax relief from cost of living crisis
The Government should give struggling Kiwis a break this Budget and deliver tax relief from the cost of living crisis, says Opposition Leader Christopher Luxon.
“Inflation is...
Future looks good, says Goldsmith
Tertiary education and employment levels were among the issues most discussed by National MP Paul Goldsmith at the Howick Bowling Club earlier this month.
Hosted...