Coalition members disagree over select committee recommendations for move-on orders

Thursday 3 September 2026 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 3 Sep, 5:54pm

In this story Labour Party, National Party, Green Party, Paul Goldsmith

A select committee has recommended weakening a bill regarding move-on orders, including removing teenagers under 17 from the scope. While the committee reached a consensus, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith expressed disappointment, and New Zealand First leader Winston Peters opposed the recommendation to exclude teenagers.

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1. StuffThu 3 Sep, 4:18pm

   Coalition clash as justice committee pushes to water down move-on orders (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZThu 3 Sep, 5:06pm

   Coalition at odds over move-on orders changes, but pushes ahead anyway (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 3 Sep, 5:10pm

   MPs suggest Government weaken move-on orders in just-released select committee report (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesThu 3 Sep, 5:54pm

   Coalition at odds over changes to move-on orders bill (opens in new tab)