New Lynn candidates talk law and orderPARLIAMENTARY LIBRARY/SUPPLIED 2017 border of the New Lynn general electorate. Crime is an issue for the west Auckland electorate of New Lynn and stems from underlying problems, candidates say. He said his was the "law and order party" and crime rates had seen a steady drop in the past few years all over the country. MAHVASH ALI/STUFF Green Party's Leilani Tamu said strengthening and increasing funding for community policing initiatives was the way forward. MAHVASH ALI/STUFF Deborah Russell said tougher punishments would not necessarily improve the law and order situation.

Source: Stuff August 29, 2017 05:15 UTC