Lachlan Rennie

Lachlan Rennie

Multimedia Journalist, Newstalk ZB·Newstalk ZB·

5 Nov, 2026 04:00 PM4 mins to read

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The gang patch ban came into effect in November 2024, prohibiting the display of gang insignia in public places. Photo / NZME

Authorities are charging people for unlawful association more than four times as frequently as before the current Government’s gang patch ban came into effect almost two years ago.

Ministry of Justice data shows there were 834 finalised charges for unlawful association in the year to June, almost double the

Source: New Zealand Herald · Lachlan Rennie

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