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> We’re reclaiming our city centres for the enjoyment of everybody who visits, lives and works there. > > We’re introducing move-on orders, so Police have the power to move people on for up to 24 hours, and refer them to the support services they may need. pic.twitter.com/sqa3ObSHaH > > — NZ National Party (@NZNationalParty) February 21, 2026 > The Government has agreed to amend the Summary Offences Act to provide police with the power to issue move-on orders to people who are: > > – Displaying disorderly, disruptive, threatening or intimidating behaviour > > – Obstructing or impeding someone entering a business > > – Breaching the peace > > – Begging, in all forms > > – Rough sleeping > > – Displaying behaviour indicating an intent to inhabit a public place > > When a police officer issues a move-on order, they’ll be required to warn the person that it is an offence to breach the order – unless the person has a reasonable excuse for being there. > > If they continue to display the same behaviour at another location, they’ll be moved on from there too “until they get the message”. > > NZ Herald Read more