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Under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, will an individual be liable for a fine or arrest if they comply with a move-on notice, and are subsequently served additional move-on notices for occupying a different space which they were permitted to go under the conditions of the first move-on notice, even if they are not engaging in threatening or disorderly behaviour?

Answered Question 5693 (2026)
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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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  • Under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, will an individual be liable for a fine or arrest if they comply with a move-on notice, and are subsequently served additional move-on notices for occupying a different space which they were permitted to go under the conditions of the first move-on notice, even if they are not engaging in threatening or disorderly behaviour?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Bill is currently being drafted. Members will have the opportunity to see the details of the Bill when it is introduced to Parliament.