Richard Chambers NZ Police

2024 - 11 - 20

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First arrests under gang patch ban made in Auckland, Hawke's Bay (1 News)

Two gang members have been arrested, one in Wairoa and one in Papakura, Police Minister Mark Mitchell said.

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Gang patch ban enforced minutes after coming into effect (Newstalk ZB)

The Gangs Act 2024 came into effect at midnight last night, banning the public wear of gang patches and insignia.

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Mongrel Mob member charged 3 minutes after patch ban begins (RNZ)

The new gang patch law came into force at midnight. The first person under the ban was caught at 12.03am.

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Gang patch ban: Man facing prosecution under new Gangs Act laws (New Zealand Herald)

Police say a Mongrel Mob member faces prosecution under new anti-gang laws, with the country's new top cop confident there'll be “more to come”. Police...

Will banning gang patches actually make New Zealand safer? (The Spinoff)

Gang members say it will create more problems, but the government argues it's about improving public safety.

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