People are being asked not to give to beggars in a new campaign titled "Your Help May Harm". The Hamilton Central Business Association says people felt "intimidated and uncomfortable" when approached for money on the street and business owners and operators felt frustrated when customers were "harassed for money". "The campaign was aimed at educating the public about the challenges with giving money and the best ways to support people to get the appropriate help. "The campaign responded to feedback from recent central city surveys and from HCBA members about begging in public spaces." Posters and information will be distributed around the central city and will be rolled out city wide over the next few months.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 16, 2016 23:15 UTC