A boost to the retail crime prevention fund is being given the tick of approval from the retail sector.

It's been given a $9 million top-up, to a total of $15 million.

More than 500 ram-raided or robbed stores have had quotes approved, and over 1000 security interventions completed.

That includes hundreds of fog cannons, CCTV systems, and roller doors.

Retail NZ spokesperson, Aimie Hines told Tim Dower more funding is always a good thing.

She says it means retailers most at risk can the have tools to help prevent crime.

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