NZ Govt gives police ‘move on’ powers to ban rough sleepers, beggars | Stuff.co.nz

The Government is giving police the power to issue ‘move-on’ orders to ban rough sleepers for up to 24 hours, a move Police Minister Mark Mitchell calls a “public safety” measure.⁠ ⁠ The Summary Offences Act will be amended, to provide police with the ability to ban people who are rough sleeping, begging, obstructing a business, or displaying disorderly or threatening behaviour.⁠ ⁠ The banned individual would have to move “a reasonable distance” from the area, as specified by the police officer. It would apply to people aged 14 and older and the penalty for breaching the order would be a maximum $2000 fine or up to three months in prison.⁠ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stuff NZ is New Zealand’s essential news source — bringing you live, lively and trustworthy journalism from every corner of Aotearoa. Stay informed with breaking news, in-depth stories, and the latest updates that matter to Kiwis. We upload daily, keeping you connected with the people, places and issues shaping New Zealand today. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social media channels: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nzstuff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzstuff