A victims' advocate wants authorities to investigate the finances of offenders refusing to pay reparations. 

Ministry of Justice data shows more than 10-and-a-half thousand payments are overdue - out of the 24,000 ordered by courts.

More than $105 million is owed across the country. 

Chief Government Victims Advisor Ruth Money says she isn't seeing much due diligence.

She says some will claim they can't pay, while also owning a new car or a house.

LISTEN ABOVE

A victims' advocate wants authorities to investigate the finances of offenders refusing to pay reparations.&nbsp;
Ministry of Justice data shows more than 10-and-a-half thousand payments are overdue - out of the 24,000 ordered by courts.
More than $105 million is owed across the country.&nbsp;
Chief Government Victims Advisor Ruth Money says she isn't seeing much due diligence.
She says some will claim they can't pay, while also owning a new car or a house.
LISTEN ABOVE

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Ruth Money: victims' advocate says authorities should investigate the finances of offenders who refuse to pay reparations

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/bf8a659a-d648-46cd-bb34-b2b9005175f4/transcript