Organised crime
This section outlines New Zealand's response to organised crime.
What’s new
Strengthening New Zealand's Resistance to Organised Crime, An All of Government Response, released in August 2011, outlines actions that will be implemented over the next three years focusing on disrupting activities used in the commission of calculated, profit motivated, serious offending.
Organised crime in New Zealand
For an overview of organised crime in New Zealand, see the Police’s latest assessment here.
Strengthening New Zealand's Resistance to Organised Crime, An All of Government Response
Organised crime is a corrupting influence worldwide, undermining community wellbeing, proper governance, economic development and national security. While New Zealand has robust domestic laws and law enforcement, low levels of corruption and high levels of international engagement, it is not immune to domestically and trans-nationally generated organised criminal activity.
The all of Government response released in August 2011 identifies areas where New Zealand will focus attention over the next three years. Measures focus on six areas:
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Information sharing, mutual legal assistance and cooperation between domestic agencies, as well as with international counterparts
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Protections against the misuse of New Zealand legal arrangements, such as companies and trusts
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Protections against bribery and corruption
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Anti-money laundering and crime proceeds recovery measures
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Cybercrime investigation and enforcement
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Protections against identity crime
The initial phase of work will see legislation developed, followed by operational improvements to improve efficiency by which agencies work together.
Organised Crime Strategy 2008-2009
View the Organised Crime Strategy 2008-2009 (PDF, 166Kb) (View HTML version)
