The Police crackdown on youth crime in Christchurch is welcome news to retailers
The Police crackdown on youth crime in Christchurch is welcome news to retailers
5 December 2025
An Eagle helicopter has been launched today as part of a two-month operation targeting youth-related offending - which has peaked in the southern city in the last two weeks.
Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young says Christchurch is a crime hotspot and retailers feel worried and frustrated.
She says retailers just want to focus on serving customers - so they're hoping for a crime free Christmas without that fear hanging over them.
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