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First charge laid under new stalking laws

Police have laid the first charge under new stalking and harassment laws that came into effect yesterday, marking early use of strengthened powers to protect victims.

A 39-year-old man is due to appear in Auckland District Court today charged with stalking and harassment.

Acting Director of Prevention Inspector Natasha Allan says what we are seeing already is the prioritisation and pace that Police will bring to this type of offending.



“Police have used the new powers available to us to support victims and intervene earlier to prevent behaviour from escalating,” Inspector Allan says.

“This should send a clear message to both victims and offenders Police will be enforcing these laws.”

“We now have stronger tools to hold offenders to account, and we are and will be using them.”

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  1. Wondering if a guy starts engaging with a woman in a nightclub is going to end up with a conviction, loose his employment, future opportunities and be unable to travel internationally.

    Our sons are at further risk of being exploited financially and awared mental abuse.

    It is about time the government works out just why men have chooen to reduce thier liberties. Why NZ’s 1.53% per couple birthrate and is still plummeting.

    • It’s all part of the Zionist Agenda of de-population of the Goyim- eradicate by any & all means!
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY3fDmlpLLQ
      https://odysee.com/@SandmanMGTOW:c/Men-Walking-Away—Letting-The-World-Burn—MGTOW-(080)_small:b
      Need more proof?
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX45pYvxDiA
      https://odysee.com/@SandmanMGTOW:c?view=content
      And then, here’s the so-called..FUTURE!
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qsw559dKCs
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtTKOtJ5ABc
      https://rumble.com/v6uj0oj-the-agenda-their-vision-your-future-2025-full-documentary-4k.html
      Once a man squirts next to the opening of the cervix, he must be prepared to lose EVERYTHING he has ever worked for beginning nine months later and beyond!
      No wonder A.I. girlfriends, sexbots and masturbatory clubs are sweeping the countries..!

    • With your parenting 👍I trust your sons will avoid being MeToo’ed or partnering with a gold digger.
      Once gold diggers see a property contract/pre-nupt, they usually f off.

        • Gold digger are predominantly female, wear name brand clothing, have lots of footwear and jewellery.

          Under the New Zealand Parliament relationship property rules, after about 3 years of a qualifying relationship, many assets are presumed to be shared equally — even if only one person’s name is on them.

          A trust may help, but courts can still make orders if:

          property was transferred into the trust to defeat a partner’s rights relationship property was used to benefit the trust the trust is effectively treated like your personal bank account both partners contributed to trust assets
          What Usually Makes a Trust Stronger.

          People commonly do the following:

          Set the trust up before entering a serious relationship
          Keep proper records and trustee meetings
          Have independent trustees, not just yourself
          Ensure the trust genuinely owns the assets
          Avoid mixing personal and trust money
          Pay market rent if living in a trust-owned home
          Keep separate finances where possible
          Have a formal contracting-out agreement (“prenup” style agreement)

          In NZ, the strongest protection is often:

          A properly run trust plus
          A relationship property agreement under the Property (Relationships) Act
          Common Mistakes

          These often fail in court:

          Transferring everything into a trust after relationship problems start
          Using the trust as your personal wallet
          Saying “the trust owns it” while personally controlling everything
          Not documenting trustee decisions
          Hiding assets
          Courts Can Still Reach Trusts

          NZ courts have significant powers. Examples include:

          compensation orders
          setting aside transfers
          claims under section 44 of the Property (Relationships) Act
          constructive trust claims
          claims under the New Zealand Ministry of Justice Trusts Act 2019
          Practical Structure Often Used

          A more defensible structure can include:

          discretionary family trust
          independent trustee company
          separate bank accounts
          clear loan agreements
          written occupation agreements for homes
          formal contracting-out agreement signed with separate lawyers
          Important Reality

          Trusts are mainly:

          estate planning tools
          asset management tools
          creditor/risk management tools

          They are not guaranteed “partner-proof” structures in NZ.

          If significant assets are involved (house, business, investments, inheritance), it is worth speaking with:

          a trust lawyer
          a relationship property lawyer
          possibly an accountant

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