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Goldsmith Dissolves Retail-Crime Group Amid Controversy

2/10/2026

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New Zealand's Minister Goldsmith dissolved the retail-crime group after resignations.
Sunny Kaushal, chair of the group, presided over efforts addressing facial recognition and security.
Goldsmith said the group completed its objectives.
Labour's Ginny Anderson criticized Kaushal's appointment, linking it to ongoing challenges in retail crime.
Kaushal defended his leadership, accusing Anderson of spreading misinformation and highlighting her failures as Police Minister.

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New Zealand's Minister Goldsmith dissolved the retail-crime group after resignations.
Sunny Kaushal, chair of the group, presided over efforts addressing facial recognition and security.
Goldsmith said the group completed its objectives.
Labour's Ginny Anderson criticized Kaushal's appointment, linking it to ongoing challenges in retail crime.
Kaushal defended his leadership, accusing Anderson of spreading misinformation and highlighting her failures as Police Minister.