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Mother's Petition for 'Eru's Law' Gains 8,000 Supporters

3/23/2026

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Sonya Oakes launched a petition, "Eru's Law," to reform sentencing after her son Tristan "Eru" Oakes was shot at home in Te Puke on October 25, 2025.
The petition aims to ensure sentences reflect violent crime severity and their impact on victims' families.
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour will present it to Parliament on March 24, representing more than 8,000 supporters.

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Sonya Oakes launched a petition, "Eru's Law," to reform sentencing after her son Tristan "Eru" Oakes was shot at home in Te Puke on October 25, 2025.
The petition aims to ensure sentences reflect violent crime severity and their impact on victims' families.
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour will present it to Parliament on March 24, representing more than 8,000 supporters.