Their growing numbers has brought a scale, sophistication and threat of violence to organised crime in New Zealand that outstrips the operation of traditional New Zealand criminal networks. Yesterday, Ardern said she had raised the issue with Australian prime minister Scott Morrison and asked they work together. And it's my job as Australia's prime minister to put Australia's national security interests first. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern with Australian Prime MInister Scott Morrison in Sydney. She was a child [when she left New Zealand] and doesn't have the support networks, as far as I know."

Source: New Zealand Herald February 16, 2021 16:36 UTC