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Is it the Ministers expectation that all Police Beat Team across the country will move rough sleepers on from city centres as part of the government's move on orders?

Answered Question 13757 (2026)
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Asked by

Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Is it the Ministers expectation that all Police Beat Team across the country will move rough sleepers on from city centres as part of the government's move on orders?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

My expectation is that Police use their discretion and judgement, as with any of the tools available to them.