Claire Trevett: National’s law and order push and why PM Christopher Luxon got grumpy about the frickin’ targets

THREE KEY FACTS The government passed its anti-gang legislation this week banning gang patches in public places from November 21, and giving police more powers to stop gang members gathering. It also makes gang membership an aggravating factor in sentencing. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith announced new legislation to cap the sentencing discounts judges can apply at 40% and limit repeat discounts.

The government released its first quarterly report on progress towards its public service targets in law and order, health, education. Claire Trevett is the NZ Herald’s political editor, based at Parliament in Wellington. She started at the NZ Herald in 2003 and joined the Press Gallery team in 2007.



She is a life member of the Parliamentary Press Gallery. OPINION Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s startling declaration that “ it’s not about the frickin’ targets ” book-ended a week which was very much about the frickin’ targets..