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Did Cabinet consider other options besides "move-on" orders to deal with homelessness and/or public disorder, and if so, what were these options?

Answered Question 4713 (2026)
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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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  • Did Cabinet consider other options besides "move-on" orders to deal with homelessness and/or public disorder, and if so, what were these options?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

Cabinet did not consider "move-on orders to deal with homelessness" but did consider, and agree to, provide Police with an additional tool to move people on who are engaging in disorderly behaviour.