Shoplifting and trespassing laws are expected to get a revamp this week. 

Newstalk ZB understands policy changes relating to Retail Crime Ministerial Advisory Group recommendations are imminent.

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith's previously labelled current trespassing laws as not fit for purpose. 

Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young told Ryan Bridge the changes should deal with recidivist offending.

Shoplifting and trespassing laws are expected to get a revamp this week.&nbsp;
Newstalk ZB understands policy changes relating to Retail Crime Ministerial Advisory Group recommendations are imminent.
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith's previously labelled current trespassing laws as not fit for purpose.&nbsp;
Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young told Ryan Bridge the changes should deal with recidivist offending.

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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on government expected to revamp shoplifting and trespassing laws

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Full Show Podcast: 28 May 2026 

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Banks and economists expect the Official Cash Rate to hold at 2.25% despite global uncertainty.  

It's the first OCR announcement since conflict erupted in the Middle East, with September the hot pick for when the rate will next lift. 

Co-operative Bank CEO Mark Wilshire told Ryan Bridge he expects a cautious approach by both the Reserve Bank and the Government in the coming days.  

He says it'll be interesting to see the bank's outlook and Budget announcements tomorrow, which will probably be fairly constrained in terms of spending. 

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Banks and economists expect the Official Cash Rate to hold at 2.25% despite global uncertainty. &nbsp;
It's the first OCR announcement since conflict erupted in the Middle East, with September the hot pick for when the rate will next lift.&nbsp;
Co-operative Bank CEO Mark Wilshire told Ryan Bridge he expects a cautious approach by both the Reserve Bank and the Government in the coming days. &nbsp;
He says it'll be interesting to see the bank's outlook and Budget announcements tomorrow, which will probably be fairly constrained in terms of spending.&nbsp;
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Mark Wilshire: Co-operative Bank CEO ahead of the Official Cash Rate announcement

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Health NZ is apologising for the Manage My Health cyber-attack.  

The Privacy Commissioner has found both failed to protect sensitive patient information. 

Over 90% of the 100 thousand patients affected late last year were Northlanders. 

Health NZ says it's working on a response plan after commissioning its own report from Deloitte.  

Chief Financial Officer Bevan McKenzie told Ryan Bridge cyber risks are something to be highly aware of, and people themselves need to be vigilant as well. 

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Health NZ is apologising for the Manage My Health cyber-attack. &nbsp;
The Privacy Commissioner has found both failed to protect sensitive patient information.&nbsp;
Over 90% of the 100 thousand patients affected late last year were Northlanders.&nbsp;
Health NZ says it's working on a response plan after commissioning its own report from Deloitte. &nbsp;
Chief Financial Officer Bevan McKenzie told Ryan Bridge cyber risks are something to be highly aware of, and people themselves need to be vigilant as well.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Bevan McKenzie: Health NZ Chief Financial Officer on the inquiry into the Manage My Health cyber-attack

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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ Chief Executive on government expected to revamp shoplifting and trespassing laws

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