#BHN Advisory group on crime announced | Luxon meets Biden | Ferries to go private?

The Justice Minister announced an advisory group to tackle retail crime. Retail crime has increased 86% in the past five years, and sexual assault-related offences at retail locations are up 72%. Paul Goldsmith says it'll cost $1.8 million per year, for two years. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has spoken with United States President Joe Biden at the White House. ==================================== Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠ Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter. @patbrittenden @Chewie_NZ