Minister Costello announces new strategy to combat organised crime

Saturday 20 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 20 Dec 2025, 2:35pm

Associate Minister of Police Casey Costello has released a new cross-agency plan to address increasing activities by organised criminal groups. The strategy follows recommendations for a new ministerial portfolio to create a more cohesive government approach to the growing threat.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sat 20 Dec 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 10 hours

NZ HeraldSat 20 Dec 2025, 5:00am

Cabinet Minister Casey Costello releases new government strategy to combat gangs and organised crime (opens in new tab)
RNZSat 20 Dec 2025, 2:35pm

Threat from organised crime needs new approach - Associate Police Minister Casey Costello (opens in new tab)