Tag: youth_justice

Labour Vows to Scrap National's Boot Camps, Citing Failed Pilots

17 Sep 2026 7:05 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Labour Party

Labour children's spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime says National's boot camps are a failed experiment, pointing to reoffending in pilots, and pledges Labour will scrap them.

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Youths Apprehended for Unlawful Stag Hunting in Central Otago

27 May 2026 2:48 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police have referred two youths to youth justice after they unlawfully hunted two prize stags in Bendigo, Central Otago. Firearms and antlers were seized, highlighting ongoing poaching concerns in the district.

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New Zealand Boosts Investment in Youth Offender Rehabilitation

22 May 2025 2:17 p.m. · Source: Federated Farmers

New Zealand allocates $103M to upgrade youth offender facilities and fund rehabilitation, aiming to reduce recidivism and enhance public safety. The investment builds on existing efforts that have already decreased youth offending by 13%.

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