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Govt's rough sleeper 'move-on' law a step closer

Otago Daily Times Online News·Thursday, 14 May 2026·19 days ago
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By Lauren Crimp of RNZ The government has published its anticipated "move-on" law which will allow police to shift rough sleepers or people displaying disorderly behaviour away from public places. Officers will be able to force people aged 14 and over to leave a specified area for up to 24 hours, and move what they determine is a "reasonable distance" away. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said it would deal with "unprecedented levels" of disruption on streets and in town centres. Businesses, residents and visitors were paying the price for that, he said. "We currently have many tools to help those who are in need, including access to one of the most generous welfare systems in the world, but we have limited tools to deal with disorderly behaviour. "It means many disruptive, distressing, and potentially harmful acts can occur before police officers have any means of intervention.…

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