Retail Crime Meeting

Towncentre Taupō and the Taupō Business Chamber have joined forces to bring you this important meeting about retail crime. We encourage you to take advantage of this unique opportunity for retail businesses of all sizes from across the Taupō District to come together and have your voice heard on the issues that directly affect you.

The meeting will be led by representatives from the Ministerial Advisory Group on Retail Crime. After a presentation on their work to date, there will be an open discussion on challenges faced by large and small retail businesses in the Taupō District. In addition to having your concerns be heard, you will come away with an understanding of the key initiatives to help mitigate against retail crime.

Light catering and non-alcoholic refreshments will be provided.

About Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime

The Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime was established by the Minister of Justice, Hon Paul Goldsmith, and the Associate Minister of Justice, Hon Nicole McKee, on 11 July 2024. Besides the Chair, the advisory group comprises four members with extensive expertise across the retail sector.

The Advisory Group was established to provide the Ministers with high quality, independent advice, develop practical, evidence-based proposals, policies, and legislative recommendations to tackle urgent issues related to retail crime. The Group’s mandate is to table proposed legislation for the Government to consider as part of its plan to restore law and order including options on how security guards and business owners can better protect themselves.