Current trespass laws are not effective for retailers as they require that retailers record the name and address of the offender, but in many situations it is...
Tag - Retail Crime
The undersigned major New Zealand retailers strongly support the use of fair and accurate technology to protect our workers and customers. We support the...
The Privacy Commissioner confirms that Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) can be used in a way that complies with the Privacy Act, paving the way for...
Retail NZ carries out regular surveys to assess the scale of the crime challenges that retail businesses are facing. Find our latest retail crime reports here.
Business owners should be aware of potential cyber crime threats and train their staff to recognise and prevent attacks that may cause financial loss, harm to...
We're proud to be the voice of retailers, going in to bat on issues that matter to the sector, and advocating for retail-friendly laws.
26 February 2025. Retail NZ has grave fears about proposals to empower citizens’ arrests, including the use of physical restraints.
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.
