We’re reclaiming our city centres for the enjoyment of everybody who visits, lives and works there.
— NZ National Party (@NZNationalParty) February 21, 2026
We’re introducing move-on orders, so Police have the power to move people on for up to 24 hours, and refer them to the support services they may need. pic.twitter.com/sqa3ObSHaH
The Government has agreed to amend the Summary Offences Act to provide police with the power to issue move-on orders to people who are:
– Displaying disorderly, disruptive, threatening or intimidating behaviour
– Obstructing or impeding someone entering a business
– Breaching the peace
– Begging, in all forms
– Rough sleeping
– Displaying behaviour indicating an intent to inhabit a public place
When a police officer issues a move-on order, they’ll be required to warn the person that it is an offence to breach the order – unless the person has a reasonable excuse for being there.
If they continue to display the same behaviour at another location, they’ll be moved on from there too “until they get the message”.
NZ Herald
