26 February 2025. Retail NZ has grave fears about proposals to empower citizens’ arrests, including the use of physical restraints.
Tag - Retail Crime
6 December 2024. The results of the Foodstuffs facial recognition trial clearly show that the technology has made a measurable impact on retail crime.
Effective from 21 November 2024, the Gangs Act 2024 aims to keep New Zealanders safer through regulation on displaying gang insignia and gatherings. Learn how...
13 November 2024. Retail NZ is calling for crimes against any retail worker to be treated seriously by the justice system.
Retail crime presents an increasing health and safety risk to employees and customers and to the financial sustainability of retail businesses.
25 September 2024. Facial recognition trial shows promise in fighting retail crime
18 September 2024. Retail NZ is delighted to be included in the Ministerial Advisory Group on Retail Crime (MAG) and is committed to working for the best...
11 July 2024. Retail NZ is welcoming the new Ministerial Advisory Group for victims of retail crime and expects it to build on work already underway in the...
10 July 2024. The continuing increase in physical assaults recorded by Woolworths NZ is distressing but highlights the real dangers facing all retail workers.
27 June 2024. Planned changes to the criminal justice system are welcome but don’t go far enough.