Mark's News

MP for Whangaparāoa

29 Apr 2026Simeon Brown · Mark Mitchell

Cracking down on nitrous oxide misuse

The Government is taking further steps to tighten controls on nitrous oxide to reduce harm and curb its illegitimate use, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Police

21 Mar 2026Mark Mitchell · Tama Potaka · Simon Watts

Government orders review of Dog Control Act

The Government has ordered a comprehensive review of the Dog Control Act to crack down on roaming and uncontrolled dogs, following a number of horrific attacks.

26 Feb 2026Paul Goldsmith · Mark Mitchell

Fewer victims of crime, more police on the beat

A tough on crime approach and a near doubling of police foot patrols have driven a huge drop in the number of victims of violent crime

25 Feb 2026Mark Mitchell

Soft-on-crime Labour puts public safety last

Labour has today confirmed they haven’t learned anything from when crime spiralled out of control under their watch, National’s Police Spokesperson Mark Mitchell says. “After Carmel

22 Feb 2026Paul Goldsmith · Mark Mitchell

Move-on orders to target disorderly behaviour

The Government is providing police with the power to issue move-on orders as a tool to deal with disorderly behaviour in public places, Justice Minister Paul

27 Jan 2026Christopher Luxon · Mark Mitchell

Government gears up to help storm-hit regions

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced the first stage of Government support for initial recovery efforts in the regions affected by last week’s severe weather event.

15 Dec 2025Chris Bishop · Mark Mitchell

Roadside drug testing starts today

Drug-impaired drivers should expect consequences, with roadside drug testing starting today in the Wellington District before rolling out across the country, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and

21 Nov 2025Paul Goldsmith · Mark Mitchell

38,000 fewer victims of serious violent crime as gang laws mark one year

The Government is tracking well ahead of its violent crime reduction target as it today marks one year since its tough gang laws came into effect,

11 Nov 2025Chris Bishop · Mark Mitchell

Government cracks down on drug drivers

Drivers under the influence of drugs will soon face tougher enforcement on New Zealand roads, with the Government confirming which drugs will be screened under the

28 Oct 2025Mark Mitchell

Further funding boost to support communities affected by severe weather

The Government is providing a further $100,000 to Mayoral Relief Funds to help the Kaikōura and Hurunui communities impacted by severe weather, Minister for Emergency Management

24 Oct 2025Mark Mitchell

State of local emergency declared for Southland Region

The Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell declared a state of local emergency for the Southland Region at 9am this morning. “A state of

31 Jul 2025Judith Collins · Mark Mitchell

Ministers welcome new FBI office in Wellington

The FBI’s upgrade of its Wellington office demonstrates the strength of the Five Eyes partnership and enhances the safety and security of New Zealanders, the Minister

18 Jul 2025Mark Mitchell

Minister welcomes Auckland Central Police Base

The opening of the new Auckland central police station will mean higher police visibility, and accessibility to the public, our retail sector and business community, in

3 Jul 2025Mark Mitchell

One year of more Police back on the beat

One year on, more Police on the beat across New Zealand’s major cities is being celebrated by Police Minister Mark Mitchell. “Today I am excited to

22 May 2025Mark Mitchell

Budget 2025: More Police funding to improve public safety

The Government is investing more in core police services to continue its good progress in restoring law and order and improving the safety of all New

22 May 2025Mark Mitchell

Budget 2025: More staff, better prisons to keep public safe

New investment in prison capacity and frontline staff will help reduce reoffending and keep the public safe, Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell says. "Our Government has restored

15 Apr 2025Paul Goldsmith · Mark Mitchell

Government surpasses violent crime reduction target

New data shows Kiwis are becoming safer with the Government tracking ahead of its violent crime reduction target, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Police Minister Mark