Soft on Crime? That’s the Greens. ACT Puts Victims First

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Date Received: 2025-07-04 19:39

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Dear [Name],

This week, ACT is proving why we’re in government: to fix what Labour broke and stand up for decent, law-abiding New Zealanders. We’re slamming the door on shoplifters, toughening trespass laws, and putting the worst criminals where they belong.

No more excuses.

And don’t miss your chance to be part of something special next Sunday – ACT’s Free & Equal Rally. It’s time to stand up for freedom, personal responsibility, and common sense.

So let’s get into it 👇

ACT’s 2025 Rally Free & Equal Is Happening Next Week

Next Sunday, 13 July, you can be part of something that matters.

We’re bringing Dr James Lindsay to New Zealand – a bestselling author and fearless critic of identity politics, censorship, and woke nonsense. As David says:

“Dr Lindsay is exactly what this country needs: a calm, clear voice cutting through the noise.” – David Seymour

Join thousands of Kiwis who back freedom, personal responsibility, and straight-talking politics. Don’t just watch change, be there for it.

📅 Sunday, 13 July, 2–4pm
📍 Shed 10, 89 Quay Street, Auckland

🎟️ Tickets selling fast — grab yours now at act.org.nz/2025-rally

Stand with us. See you there.

Protecting Retailers from Shoplifting

Retail crime has been out of control for too long. Shoplifters have been helping themselves with no fear of consequence, while Labour & The Greens sat on their hands worrying about the poor offenders. Meanwhile, businesses and workers were paying the price.

Not anymore.

Our coalition government is making it easier for Police to punish shoplifters, and we’re cracking down on petty thieves who think they can get away with robbing businesses of their livelihoods.

Steal under $500? Up to $500 in fines.
Steal more than $500? Up to a $1,000 fine.

And if you try to threaten or abuse staff while you do it, you’re looking at an aggravated theft charge with up to twice as long behind bars.

As Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee put it:

“Harsher penalties could mean up to twice as long behind bars for aggravated theft, and criminals will be forced to think twice before destroying more lives.” – Nicole McKee

ACT is restoring law and order, cutting violent crime, and putting victims first, just as we promised.

Sunny Kaushal, chair of the ministerial advisory group on retail crime, said

"I've been one of the victims of these crimes, and I understand what is happening on the ground

"I'm very proud of the work we have done, and the ministerial advisory group is doing, because these are areas that have been neglected for too long" – Sunny Kaushal

Strengthening Trespass Laws

It’s not just about catching offenders, it’s about keeping them away.

For too long, trespass laws were toothless. Criminals ignored them and walked straight back in to reoffend. That ends now.

We’re strengthening trespass orders so workers and businesses can feel safe again. Under the new rules, offenders can be banned from all stores in a chain, not just one. The ban will extend from two to three years, and fines for ignoring it will double.

“For too long, offenders have treated trespass notices like a joke. These changes send a clear message: enough is enough.” – Nicole McKee

Every worker deserves safety. Every business deserves respect. These reforms deliver both.

For more information, you can read the full media release here.

The Best Use of Taxpayer Dollars: Keeping the Worst Behind Bars

Now, some might ask: what happens to the worst of the worst? The answer is simple. Lock them up, for as long as it takes to keep communities safe.

For years, the Left whined about too many prisoners. Labour actually had a prisoner reduction target – we have a target to reduce crime and if that means locking more people up so be it.

A new 10-year forecast shows nearly 2,000 more hardened offenders will be behind bars by 2035, instead of roaming free.

“Prisons only sound expensive until you imagine crims out on the streets, robbing, raping, and murdering.” – David Seymour

And while they’re inside, they’ll be learning to read, write, and train for real jobs, so they don’t just come back out and do it all again. That’s real rehabilitation alongside real consequences.

It’s the payoff from ACT’s Three Strikes policy and Sentencing Reform law, a justice system that finally puts victims first and takes criminals off the streets.

For more information on this you can read the full report here.

Karakia for IKEA – Why we're replacing the RMA

If we want lower prices at the checkout, we need to make it easier to build and do business so more supermarkets invest in New Zealand.

But councils, enabled by the Resource Management Act, keep piling on absurd red tape that drives up costs for everyone.

IKEA’s Sylvia Park consent is a perfect example, revealed by ACT's Simon Court. It required:

Inviting seven mana whenua groups to conduct ceremonies at multiple milestones with ten days’ notice each time.
Consulting on erosion controls, stormwater, planting, walkways, and fencing.
Granting mana whenua ongoing site access and further cultural monitoring on demand.

As David says:

"Companies like Aldi or Coles will think twice about entering the market if they realise they’ll face this cultural rigmarole at hundreds of separate sites, each with potentially different requirements." – David Seymour

We won’t let councils use spiritual conditions to hold up development, reduce competition, and raise costs. That’s why ACT secured Cabinet’s commitment to remove the general Treaty principles clause from new RMA laws. We’re cutting red tape so Kiwis can enjoy lower prices and a stronger economy.

Cameron Luxton hosted ACT's Youth MPs at Parliament this week.

Until Next Week

ACT is doing what others wouldn’t: protecting your safety, protecting your wallet, and protecting your freedom. We’re not here to pander to criminals or the woke — we’re here to stand up for you.

If you want real change, be part of it. Grab your ticket for next Sunday’s Free & Equal Rally and help us keep building a stronger, safer, freer New Zealand.

Team ACT

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<https://www.act.org.nz/>Dear [Name], <https://www.act.org.nz/>
This week, ACT is proving why we’re in government: to fix what Labour broke and stand up for decent, law-abiding New Zealanders. We’re slamming the door on shoplifters, toughening trespass laws, and putting the worst criminals where they belong.
No more excuses.
And don’t miss your chance to be part of something special next Sunday – ACT’s Free & Equal Rally <https://www.act.org.nz/2025-rally It’s time to stand up for freedom, personal responsibility, and common sense.
So let’s get into it 👇
<https://www.act.org.nz/2025-rally 2025 Rally Free & Equal Is Happening Next Week
Next Sunday, 13 July, you can be part of something that matters.
We’re bringing Dr James Lindsay to New Zealand – a bestselling author and fearless critic of identity politics, censorship, and woke nonsense. As David says:
“Dr Lindsay is exactly what this country needs: a calm, clear voice cutting through the noise.” – David Seymour
Join thousands of Kiwis who back freedom, personal responsibility, and straight-talking politics. Don’t just watch change, be there for it.
📅 Sunday, 13 July, 2–4pm
📍 Shed 10, 89 Quay Street, Auckland
🎟️ Tickets selling fast — grab yours now at act.org.nz/2025-rally <https://act.org.nz/2025-rally>
Stand with us. See you there.
<https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/565650/indian-business-community-welcomes-tougher-shoplifting-penalties>Protecting Retailers from Shoplifting
Retail crime has been out of control for too long. Shoplifters have been helping themselves with no fear of consequence, while Labour & The Greens sat on their hands worrying about the poor offenders. Meanwhile, businesses and workers were paying the price.
Not anymore.
Our coalition government is making it easier for Police to punish shoplifters, and we’re cracking down on petty thieves who think they can get away with robbing businesses of their livelihoods.
- Steal under $500? Up to $500 in fines.
- Steal more than $500? Up to a $1,000 fine.
And if you try to threaten or abuse staff while you do it, you’re looking at an aggravated theft charge with up to twice as long behind bars.
As Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee put it:
“Harsher penalties could mean up to twice as long behind bars for aggravated theft, and criminals will be forced to think twice before destroying more lives.” – Nicole McKee
ACT is restoring law and order, cutting violent crime, and putting victims first, just as we promised.
Sunny Kaushal, chair of the ministerial advisory group on retail crime, said
"I've been one of the victims of these crimes, and I understand what is happening on the ground
"I'm very proud of the work we have done, and the ministerial advisory group is doing, because these are areas that have been neglected for too long" – Sunny Kaushal
<https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/government-beefing-up-trespass-laws-fines-to-double-trespass-period-extended-after-minister-declares-enough-is-enough/3XGIQOY6WNCGTLPLN4AUMUI4BQ/>Strengthening Trespass Laws
It’s not just about catching offenders, it’s about keeping them away.
For too long, trespass laws were toothless. Criminals ignored them and walked straight back in to reoffend. That ends now.
We’re strengthening trespass orders so workers and businesses can feel safe again. Under the new rules, offenders can be banned from all stores in a chain, not just one. The ban will extend from two to three years, and fines for ignoring it will double.
“For too long, offenders have treated trespass notices like a joke. These changes send a clear message: enough is enough.” – Nicole McKee
Every worker deserves safety. Every business deserves respect. These reforms deliver both.
For more information, you can read the full media release here. <https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/strengthening-trespass-laws-businesses>
<https://www.justice.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Publications/2025-Justice-Sector-Projections-Full-report.pdf>The Best Use of Taxpayer Dollars: Keeping the Worst Behind Bars
Now, some might ask: what happens to the worst of the worst? The answer is simple. Lock them up, for as long as it takes to keep communities safe.
For years, the Left whined about too many prisoners. Labour actually had a prisoner reduction target – we have a target to reduce crime and if that means locking more people up so be it.
A new 10-year forecast shows nearly 2,000 more hardened offenders will be behind bars by 2035, instead of roaming free.
“Prisons only sound expensive until you imagine crims out on the streets, robbing, raping, and murdering.” – David Seymour
And while they’re inside, they’ll be learning to read, write, and train for real jobs, so they don’t just come back out and do it all again. That’s real rehabilitation alongside real consequences.
It’s the payoff from ACT’s Three Strikes policy and Sentencing Reform law, a justice system that finally puts victims first and takes criminals off the streets.
For more information on this you can read the full report here. <https://www.justice.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Publications/2025-Justice-Sector-Projections-Full-report.pdf>
<https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16YAgCJ9LQ/>Karakia for IKEA – Why we're replacing the RMA
If we want lower prices at the checkout, we need to make it easier to build and do business so more supermarkets invest in New Zealand.
But councils, enabled by the Resource Management Act <https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/chris-bishop-rma-minister-criticises-the-resource-consent-requirements-impacting-aucklands-ikea/>, keep piling on absurd red tape that drives up costs for everyone.
IKEA’s Sylvia Park consent is a perfect example, revealed by ACT's Simon Court <https://x.com/SimonCourtACT/status/1938448005969113421>. It required:
- Inviting seven mana whenua groups to conduct ceremonies at multiple milestones with ten days’ notice each time.
- Consulting on erosion controls, stormwater, planting, walkways, and fencing.
- Granting mana whenua ongoing site access and further cultural monitoring on demand.
As David says:
"Companies like Aldi or Coles will think twice about entering the market if they realise they’ll face this cultural rigmarole at hundreds of separate sites, each with potentially different requirements." – David Seymour
We won’t let councils use spiritual conditions to hold up development, reduce competition, and raise costs. That’s why ACT secured Cabinet’s commitment to remove the general Treaty principles clause from new RMA laws. We’re cutting red tape so Kiwis can enjoy lower prices and a stronger economy.
<https://www.youtube.com/watch Luxton hosted ACT's Youth MPs at Parliament this week.
Until Next Week
ACT is doing what others wouldn’t: protecting your safety, protecting your wallet, and protecting your freedom. We’re not here to pander to criminals or the woke — we’re here to stand up for you.
If you want real change, be part of it. Grab your ticket for next Sunday’s Free & Equal Rally <https://www.act.org.nz/2025-rally and help us keep building a stronger, safer, freer New Zealand.
Team ACT
<https://www.act.org.nz/donate>DONATE TODAY <https://www.act.org.nz/donate>[Name], if you like what we're doing, and wish to support us, please consider donating. As a grassroots movement, we rely on the support from Kiwis like you.
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