A business owner in Auckland's CBD says locals need to back the police.

Police Minister Mark Mitchell led a public meeting to address increased crime rates last night, which grew strained at points.

Queens Arcade property manager Ian Wright says crime has been on the rise across the nation - but he's confident things are headed in the right direction.

"The whole system's gone too soft, the justice system needs a good look at - and all of those things are not going to change overnight."

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A business owner in Auckland's CBD says locals need to back the police.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell led a public meeting to address increased crime rates last night, which grew strained at points.
Queens Arcade property manager Ian Wright says crime has been on the rise across the nation - but he's confident things are headed in the right direction.
"The whole system's gone too soft, the justice system needs a good look at - and all of those things are not going to change overnight."
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Ian Wright: Queens Arcade property manager responds to Mark Mitchell's meeting to address Auckland CBD crime

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