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Gangs Act 2024
The Gangs Act 2024 is a New Zealand Act of Parliament that strengthens police and court powers against criminal gangs including banning gang insignia, creating dispersal powers to stop gangs gathering in public and non-consorting orders to stop gang members from consorting. It was enacted by the Sixth National Government. The Act was initially introduced as the Gangs Legislation Bill, and divided into the Gangs Act, with the companion Sentencing Amendment Act 2024 making gang membership an aggravating factor in sentencing. The Gangs Act and Sentencing Amendment Act passed their third reading on 19 September 2024. Background In 2023, the New Zealand Parliament passed legislation empowering the New Zealand Police to disrupt criminal and gang activity by amending four laws: the Crimes Act 1961, Land and Transport Act 1998, Search and Surveillance Act 2012, and the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009. While campaigning during the lead-up to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Zealand Parliament
The New Zealand Parliament () is the unicameral legislature of New Zealand, consisting of the Monarchy of New Zealand, Sovereign and the New Zealand House of Representatives. The King is usually represented by his Governor-General of New Zealand, governor-general. Before 1951, there was an upper chamber, the New Zealand Legislative Council. The New Zealand Parliament was established in 1854 and is one of the oldest continuously functioning legislatures in the world. It has met in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, since 1865 and in its Parliament House, Wellington, current building since 1922. The House of Representatives normally consists of 120 members of Parliament (MPs), though sometimes more due to overhang seats. There are 72 MPs elected directly in New Zealand electorates, electorates while the remainder of seats are assigned to list MPs based on each List of political parties in New Zealand, party's share of the total party vote. Māori people, Māori were represe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Migration Act 1958
The ''Migration Act 1958'' (Cth) is an Act of the Parliament of Australia that governs immigration to Australia. It set up Australia’s universal visa system (or entry permits). Its long title is "An Act relating to the entry into, and presence in, Australia of aliens, and the departure or deportation from Australia of aliens and certain other persons." The 1958 Act replaced the '' Immigration Restriction Act 1901'', which had formed the basis of the White Australia policy, abolishing the infamous "dictation test", as well as removing many of the other discriminatory provisions in the 1901 Act. The 1958 Act has been amended a number of times. Deportation decisions, provided for in section 18 the Act, are at the absolute discretion of the responsible Minister or his delegate. Deportation requires a specific deportation order (section 206) and applies to Australian permanent residents only. Removal is an automatic process applying to persons held in immigration detention a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister Of Police (New Zealand) ...
The Minister of Police is the minister in the New Zealand Government with responsibility for the New Zealand Police. The current officeholder is Mark Mitchell. History Initially, responsibility for the police force had rested with the Minister of Defence but was instead allocated to the Minister of Justice in 1896. The minister responsible for police was, for the most part, the holder of either aforementioned office until it was later split into a separate full ministerial portfolio in 1969. List of Police Ministers The following ministers have held the office of Minister of Police. ;Key Notes References * External linksNew Zealand Police {{DEFAULTSORT:Minister Of Police (New Zealand) Police The police are Law enforcement organization, a constituted body of Law enforcement officer, people empowered by a State (polity), state with the aim of Law enforcement, enforcing the law and protecting the Public order policing, public order ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Zealand Treasury
The New Zealand Treasury () is the central public service department of New Zealand charged with advising the New Zealand Government, Government on economic policy, assisting with improving the performance of Economy of New Zealand, New Zealand's economy, and managing financial resources. The Minister responsible for the Treasury is the Minister of Finance (New Zealand), Minister of Finance of New Zealand; however, from 1996 to 2002, there existed a more specific position of Treasurer of New Zealand. The role was created for Winston Peters by the Fourth National Government of New Zealand, Fourth National Government under Jim Bolger after the 1996 election, and abolished by Helen Clark’s government in 2002. Treasury has four main functions: * Provide advice to improve economic and fiscal conditions for high levels of economic growth and improved living standards. * Monitor and manage the financial affairs of the Crown. * Assess and test other Government agencies’ advice and pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Justice (New Zealand)
The Ministry of Justice () is an executive department of the New Zealand Government, responsible for supporting the judiciary and the administration of justice within New Zealand. It develops justice policy and provides advice to ministers, Cabinet, and other justice sector agencies. Its main functions are to help reduce crime and build safer communities; increase trust in the justice system; and maintain the integrity of New Zealand's constitutional arrangements. The Ministry also administers the court system, the legal aid system and the Public Defence Service; it provides policy advice to the Minister of Justice; assists with the negotiation of Treaty of Waitangi claims; and the running of parliamentary elections. Leadership and staff The Ministry of Justice has over 4000 staff members in over 100 different locations across New Zealand. The Ministry of Justice leads other agencies within the justice sector. It employs individuals from a wide range of professions includin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TVNZ
Television New Zealand (, "Te Reo Tātaki" meaning "The Leading Voice"), more commonly referred to as TVNZ, is a New Zealand state-owned media company and Crown entity. The company operates a television network, streaming service, and news service that is available throughout New Zealand and parts of the Pacific region. All of its currently-operating channels are free-to-air and funded through advertising. TVNZ was established in February 1980 following the merger of the two government-owned television networks, Television One (now TVNZ 1) and South Pacific Television (now TVNZ 2), under a single administration. It was the sole television broadcaster in New Zealand until November 1989 when private channel TV3 (now Three) was launched. TVNZ operates playout services from its Auckland studio via Kordia's fibre and microwave network for TVNZ 1, TVNZ 2 and TVNZ Duke, with new media video services via the American-owned Brightcove which is streamed on the Akamai RTMP/ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1News
1News is the news service of the New Zealand television network TVNZ. Its flagship programme is the daily evening newscast ''1News at Six''; other programmes include morning news-talk show ''Breakfast'', '' Te Karere'', '' Seven Sharp'', and Sunday morning political affairs program '' Q+A''. TVNZ also operates a news website and app, 1News.co.nz. TVNZ's Chief News and Content Officer, Nadia Tolich, was appointed in April 2025. Broadcast from its Auckland studios, 1News' nightly 6pm bulletin is usually New Zealand's most-watched television programme and seen as influential. TVNZ operates bureaus in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch and has foreign correspondents based in Australia, Europe and the United States. History Television news in New Zealand started in 1960 with the introduction of television. These bulletins were broadcast from New Zealand's four main cities (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin) operating independently of each other due to technical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Coster
Andrew David Coster (born ) is a New Zealand senior public servant and former police officer. Currently the Secretary for Social Investment and chief executive of the Social Investment Agency, he served as Commissioner of Police from 3 April 2020 to 10 November 2024. Early life and education Coster was born in 1975 or 1976 in Dunedin, and grew up in Auckland, attending King's College. His father is Professor Gregor Coster, the former Dean of the Wellington Faculty of Health. Coster holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Auckland and a Master of Public Management from Victoria University of Wellington. Career Coster joined the New Zealand Police in 1997. While serving, Coster studied law at the University of Auckland, and briefly left the Police to work for Meredith Connell as a Crown prosecutor. He returned to the Police in 2005 in a supervisory position and went on to serve as Auckland City Area Commander, from 2009 to 2013, and Southern District Comma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commissioner Of Police (New Zealand)
The Commissioner of Police is the head of the New Zealand Police and the position is currently held by Richard Chambers. The Commissioner is appointed for a term not exceeding five years by the Governor-General, and reports to the Minister of Police. The position combines two functions, that of chief constable in charge of policing and cases, and chief executive responsible for assets and budgeting. The rank insignia is a sword and a rectangular cylinder crossed over each other with a single crown above. In military terms, the rank is equivalent to Lieutenant General. History The Police Force Act 1886 split the police from the earlier body known as the New Zealand Armed Constabulary, which had performed both civil policing functions as well as being the standing army and militia, on 1 September 1886. Sir George Whitmore was appointed as the first commissioner, reporting to the Minister of Defence. Early commissioners came from the United Kingdom with military or law enforcemen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newshub
''Newshub'' (stylised as Newshub.) was a New Zealand news service that operated from 1989 to 2024 and served as the local news division of Warner Bros. Discovery New Zealand until its closure. The division, known as ''3 News'' until 2016, had produced news bulletins and current affairs programming for the television channel Three (TV channel), Three from its inception. It also operated a news website and on radio stations run by MediaWorks Radio, MediaWorks between 2016 and 2021. The Newshub brand was launched in February 2016 as part of the division's transition to digital journalism. MediaWorks sold Three and Newshub to US multimedia company Discovery, Inc., with the acquisition completed in December 2020. On 28 February 2024, it was announced that Newshub would shut down on 5 July 2024. On 10 April 2024, the closure was confirmed by Warner Bros. Discovery, with Newshub winding down on 5 July 2024. Media company Stuff (company), Stuff was commissioned to produced a new nigh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stuff (website)
Stuff is a New Zealand news media website owned by newspaper conglomerate Stuff Ltd (formerly called Fairfax). As of early 2024, it is the most popular news website in New Zealand, with a monthly unique audience of more than 2 million. Stuff was founded in 2000, and publishes breaking news, weather, sport, politics, video, entertainment, business and life and style content from Stuff Ltd's newspapers, which include New Zealand's second- and third-highest circulation daily newspapers, ''The Post'' and '' The Press'', and the highest circulation weekly, '' Sunday Star-Times'', as well as international news wire services. Stuff has won numerous awards at the Newspaper Publishers' Association awards including 'Best News Website or App' in 2014 and 2019, and 'Website of the Year' in 2013 and 2018, 'Best News Website in 2019', and 'Digital News Provider of the Year' in 2024 and 2025. History Independent Newspapers Ltd, 2000–2003 The former New Zealand media company Independ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mongols Motorcycle Club
The Mongols Motorcycle Club, also known as the Mongol Brotherhood or Mongol Nation, is an international outlaw motorcycle club. Originally formed in Montebello, California, in 1969, the club is headquartered in Southern California.Organized Crime in California – 2004 Annual Report to the Legislature - California Department of Justice Although the Mongols' main presence lies in California, they also have chapters nationwide in 14 states and internationally in 25 countries. Law enforcement officials estimate approximately 5,000 "Colors (motorcycling), full-patched" members are in the club. The Mongols are the 3rd -largest outlaw biker club in the world, after the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, Hells Angels and the Outlaws Motorcycle Club, Outlaws. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
