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Retail NZ Demands Meeting Over Controversial Police Directive

5/26/2025

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Retail NZ is urgently calling for a meeting with Police Minister Mark Mitchell following a controversial police directive that shoplifting cases under $500 won't be investigated. This decision has sparked confusion, yet police assure that investigations will proceed if evidence is available. With retail crime costing New Zealand a staggering $2.6 billion each year, the impact on businesses and their employees is profound.

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Retail NZ is urgently calling for a meeting with Police Minister Mark Mitchell following a controversial police directive that shoplifting cases under $500 won't be investigated. This decision has sparked confusion, yet police assure that investigations will proceed if evidence is available. With retail crime costing New Zealand a staggering $2.6 billion each year, the impact on businesses and their employees is profound.