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Government proposes law to move on rough sleepers

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Publish Date
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 6:08am
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Government proposes law to move on rough sleepers

Author
Newstalk ZB ,
Publish Date
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 6:08am

The Government is proposing a law which would allow Police to order someone rough sleeping or begging, to leave a public space for up to 24 hours. 

They could be fined up to two thousand dollars or three months in jail if they don't.

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith joins Andrew Dickens. 

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