Government plans new offence for disruptive protests outside private homes

Friday 15 August 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 15 Aug 2025, 4:52pm

In this story Paul Goldsmith, Gerry Brownlee

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says the Government intends to criminalise targeted and disruptive protests at private residences. The move follows increased reports of demonstrations targeting public officials, such as judges and MPs. The proposed law will consider various factors, including the time of day.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 15 Aug 2025, 3:09pm

   Government introducing new offence for disruptive protests outside people’s homes (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato Times via The PostFri 15 Aug 2025, 4:42pm

   Govt to crack down on ‘targeted and disruptive’ protests outside people’s homes (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Post (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

3. StuffFri 15 Aug 2025, 4:52pm

   Justice Minister plans to criminalise protesting outside homes (opens in new tab)