Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on government expected to revamp shoplifting and trespassing laws

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Jun 29, 2025 · 4m · transcript

Shoplifting and trespassing laws are expected to get a revamp this week.

Newstalk ZB understands policy changes relating to Retail Crime Ministerial Advisory Group recommendations are imminent.

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith's previously labelled current trespassing laws as not fit for purpose.

Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young told Ryan Bridge the changes should deal with recidivist offending.

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