Gangs
Police now have more powers to seize criminal assets
New legislation aims to target gangs and make it harder for members to profit from criminal activity
The govt wants to ban cash payments for watches and boats to tackle gangs
As well, discharging a gun to intimidate could be punishable by up to five years in prison.
NZ gang laws politically driven and have no impact, expert says
An expert says laws are often introduced for political reasons rather than that of policy making.