Podcast appearances and mentions of Paul Goldsmith

For our monthly catch up with the National Party, Rosetta and Milly chat with Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith about the recently announced move-on orders for rough sleepers and anti-social behaviour in city centres; who the policy will effect, where rough sleepers will be moved on to, and the impact the orders will have on police resourcing. Whakarongo mai nei!

On Sunday the Government announced a plan to grant police the power to issue move-on orders to help deal with disorderly and dangerous behaviour in public places. The move-on orders apply to anyone displaying disorderly or intimidating behaviour, impeding someone entering a business, breaching the peace, begging, rough sleeping, and behaviour indicating an intent to inhabit a public place. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith joined Tim Beveridge to chat about what this announcement means in reality. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government is proposing a law which would allow Police to order someone rough sleeping or begging, to leave a public space for up to 24 hours. They could be fined up to two thousand dollars or three months in jail if they don't. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith joins Andrew Dickens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has ditched the idea of a referendum on a four year electoral term this election. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says a bill has been taken to select committee as part of coalition agreements. But he says to have a referendum would require passing the bill through the rest of the stages in enough time before the election. Goldsmith says the Government can't do everything at once, and taking care of more pressing issues, like crime, is more important at this stage. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My summation of what we have heard so far in the Judge Aitken case. The “Did I yell at and interrupt and disrupt Winston?" case. Aitken was on the stand, so to speak, yesterday, remembering none of this is criminal. In fact, I would describe it as outrageously political. Judge Aitken shouldn't be here. No one should. It's a storm in a judicial teacup. Should she have had a pop at Winston at the Northern Club? Of course not. The incident, much disputed in terms of angst, animosity, and volume, shows the judge in a poor light. It was none of her business and you don't go around running commentary on other people's evenings. Then again you don't go dobbing interlopers in to the Attorney General, which is what has happened, and next thing you know you have a legal circus where a person's career is potentially about to be blown up. Also disturbing for me as the casual observer, is the Chief District Court Judge's role in the apology by Judge Aitken. He involved two media advisors and amended Aitken's wording so it wouldn't offend New Zealand First. At all times the Chief Judge seemed to be obsessed with not offending political parties. His overt weakness worries me, not to mention Judge Aitken's inability to have her voice heard. She's not 13-years-old, she's a judge. My sense of where we are at is we will never get to know the full story because the versions vary. Therefore, the panel doing the deciding won't come to a definitive conclusion, therefore whatever they put before Paul Goldsmith will go nowhere. So maybe what we are seeing currently is the actual punishment. In other words, a judge, her reputation, her drinking habits, her words all being dissected, is the punishment. It is the humiliation. Overall the insight in the legal fraternity, not forgetting the good judge's celebratory doctor partner and the KC on video, does not come off reputationally well. If you wanted to think of them broadly as a bunch of champagne-swilling, self-serving snobs, they haven't done a lot to dissuade us. But then New Zealand First look like a petty, point score-y, loser group of narks, who don't mind wrecking peoples lives. The hearing continues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning we were joined by Nicola Willis and Megan Woods for our weekly political panel; We spoke to Justice minister Paul Goldsmith following the decision to pull the pin on the government's retail crime advisory group four months early; A coroner's report into the death of five-year-old Malachi Subecz (mella-kai shoe-bex) describes New Zealand's response to child abuse "a national disgrace", We spoke to Paediatrician Dr Patrick Kelly who is an expert in child protection; Zoi Sydowski-Synnott joined us following her silver medal performance at the Winter Olympics; And, we spoke to a 70 year old man in Whanganui who is handing over control of his treasured backyard miniature railway.

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The Justice Minister says his retail crime advisory group has been successful and productive. It'll been cut short, ending in May - not the planned September - after three members resigned last month. It leaves just two members, chair and dairy owner Sunny Kaushal and liquor retailer, Ash Parmar. Paul Goldsmith says he could have appointed more people for the next six months or wrapped it up early. "The simpler thing to do was say - look, you've got a couple of things you need to finish, you've got three months to do that and then we'll go off on our merry way. The Government's got lots of ideas to work with." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Justice Minister says his retail crime advisory group has been successful and productive. It'll been cut short, ending in May - not the planned September - after three members resigned last month. It leaves just two members, chair and dairy owner Sunny Kaushal and liquor retailer, Ash Parmar. Paul Goldsmith says he could have appointed more people for the next six months or wrapped it up early. "The simpler thing to do was say - look, you've got a couple of things you need to finish, you've got three months to do that and then we'll go off on our merry way. The Government's got lots of ideas to work with." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Rosetta and Milly catch up with our new National Party correspondent Minister Paul Goldsmith, to discuss last week's extreme weather events and recovery efforts, as well as the newly announced election date and what electoral reforms will mean for voters. Election day is November 7, and due to the Minister's electoral reforms bill that passed at the end of 2025, the last day to enrol or update voter details is October 25. Whakarongo mai nei!

The Justice Minister's dismissing suggestions there's an issue within the Ministerial Advisory Group for victims of retail crime amid resignations. Three of the five members have resigned in recent weeks including Michael Bell, Lindsay Rowles, and Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young. Young says her relationship with its chairman Sunny Kaushal became untenable. Kaushal's refused an interview but says it's well known himself and Young have different views on the group's recommendations. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking it's a total beat-up. He says the group's been very productive with two of the five promoted into higher jobs, with one member not happy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 27th of January, we take a look at what's happening with the Government's retail crime advisory group after three of its five members resigned. The Prime Minister is on after Auckland Anniversary to discuss the response to the severe weather damage, Winston Peters' comments on WHO, and when electioneering will begin. And L.A.B frontman Joel Shadbolt is back to talk their summer of concerts and this weekend's performance in Auckland – the first in four years. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government says its tough on crime approach is working after new data shows victim numbers have dropped considerably. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 21st of November, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith discusses the drop in victims of violent crime and how the campaign against gangs is going one year in. Winston Peters explains his changed stance on the Regulatory Standards Bill and what happens under MMP. And Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson Wrap the Week, talking Winston and the media. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Justice Minister isn't resting on his laurels following optimistic new crime data. The Crime and Victims Survey shows there were 147 thousand victims of serious violent crime in the year to August. That's 38 thousand fewer victims than when the coalition came into Government in 2023. Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking the outcome is a result of the Government going after gangs and the three-strikes law. He says it has also ended the last Government's culture of excuses. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's soaring methamphetamine problem be won't taken down through one approach. The Government's new action plan is eyeing up importation, distribution and demand - as consumption doubles to nearly 1,500 kilos last year. It's also launching a prevention campaign - and allocating 30-million-dollars for community support services. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking that meth is a scourge on society. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has released an action plan to deal with the growing issue of methamphetamine use in New Zealand. They're investing $30 million over four years into the hardest hit communities, increasing maritime operations to stop it before it gets into the country, and we'll soon see a nationwide media campaign to raise awareness - among other policies. The amount of meth seized both in the country and offshore has increased 266% over the past five years, and the estimated social harm from meth use was $1.5 billion last year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Justice Minister seems confused about whether the Government's considering a blanket ban on rough sleeping in CBDs, as claimed by Labour. Prime Minister Chris Luxon has confirmed today they'll consider orders to let police move-on homeless people in city centres, among options. Minister Paul Goldsmith says they're still working on this - but struggled to answer whether a ban's being considered. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It can be revealed concerns about the head of a government advisory group on crime are being kept secret. A Checkpoint investigation has found three staff members contracted to the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime are earning over $1000 a day. It has also revealed that officials have raised concerns with the Justice Minister about the group's chairman Sunny Kaushal, but Paul Goldsmith is refusing to say exactly what those concerns are. Checkpoint's Jimmy Ellingham spoke to Lisa Owen.

Tell me how Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith is going to sort the unsortable? The Broadcasting Standards Authority has, deliberately or not, opened a box of whoopee that is playing out all over the world in various forms. In simple terms regulators are trying to work out how to control tech. The problem with regulators is their jurisdiction is limited. The problem with tech is there is no border. The same way a Government isn't going to charge a tech company for nicking news and putting it on their websites, a broadcasting watchdog is not going to control Joe Rogan. The Prime Minister has already worked this out and said so Monday. But then the Broadcasting Minister, in that ponderous sort of surprise-ladened fashion that is unique to Goldsmith, started wondering out loud why the Herald NOW stream wasn't regulated while breakfast television was. That of course is the simple version of the problem. You are only dealing with the difference in transmission mode - terrestrial vs the internet. Next issue - if you are regulating the internet, what internet? Where does it stop and start? Local streaming? What is local streaming? If you are protecting an audience, surely you have to protect them universally? And yet you can't. Even if Goldsmith argues the line that things that look like radio or look like TV are captured, what if the radio consumed in New Zealand originates in London? Next problem - if you regulate the internet, where does that stop and start? Does a podcast look like radio? What about short form vs long form? What about local content on TikTok and, if so, why not all content on TikTok. Answer: because you can't. And if you can't, how is it fair to regulate my TikTok but not Piers Morgan's? Talk about a horse and bolting. Governments look old world. They look “AM” in an "FM" world. They look like they are trying to save letters from the internet. They look like control freaks who don't know how to save their powers. Rightly or wrongly making me adhere to rules while every half-baked weirdo on the net gets to say whatever they like is the cold, hard reality of the here and now. Save yourself the time and the headache and give it up. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treaty Negotiations Minister's standing by amendments to foreshore and seabed legislation, which has passed its third reading. The aim of the Government's Marine and Coastal Areas Act amendments was to restore the legislation to its original intent. But it's been criticised for making it harder for Māori to gain customary marine titles. Treaty Negotiations Minister and Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking most New Zealanders recognise balance is needed in accessing these resources. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's open to legislating to over-rule court decisions on incorporating tikanga Māori. That's from the Prime Minister - echoing comments last week from his Justice Minister. Paul Goldsmith claimed at a Law Association meeting that including concepts of Māori customs and values in law could cost the country investment. Former Treaty Negotiations Minister Chris Finlayson says the Law Commission had been doing a substantial amount of work on tikanga. "I would have thought that what the Crown should be doing is taking a good look at that report and trying to provide some definition of where and when tikanga would apply. So there's no point in just having a sort of group lamentation about it, it's within the ability of Parliament to knuckle down and do something about it." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 11th of September, the Government are looking at the idea of guilty until proven innocent when it comes to shoplifting. MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University and Mike provides the latest details throughout the morning. Warriors coach Andrew Webster details how the Warriors are going to win this weekend in their do-or-die playoff game against the Panthers. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government wants to deal with shoplifting offences in a quicker way instead of going through the entire court system. The Justice Minister's newly released Cabinet paper proposes the burden of proof should fall on the suspect to prove their innocence. This clashes with the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty, as protected in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act. But Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking this could be compared to a traffic offence. He says someone caught speeding is given a ticket and must pay a fine unless there is a reasonable excuse. He's also welcoming a High Court ruling that the decision to extradite Kim Dotcom was legal. The Megaupload millionaire had challenged Paul Goldsmith's decision to surrender him to the US earlier this year, arguing the charges against him are politically motivated. Dotcom fought the extradition process all the the way to the Supreme Court and his latest effort was a judicial review. The Justice Minister told Hosking he's pleased to see his decision upheld but notes there are still potential appeals to be had. The Dotcom legal battle began 13 years ago. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fixing major challenges in the justice system might need to be a team effort from key players across the board. Concern around mounting stress in the system is highlighted by Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann in her Annual Report. It identifies key stressors including delays, limited capacity, security challenges, and insufficient funding. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking speeding up the courts is a classic system challenge. He says there's a whole lot of different players, like Police and Judges, and everyone tends to blame each other for the situation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 4th of September, does Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith have a fix for a system a new report says is under “considerable stress”? Great news for the teaching sector as we see a 30% rise in training enrolments. Kiwi robotics genius Dave Ferguson's company Nuro is now worth over $10 billion, and he talks to Mike about wanting to lead the way when it comes to robotaxis. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Changes could be in store for gang legislation after a judge handed back a patch to a Mongrel Mob member. Police were ordered to return the patch after its owner was arrested for wearing it publicly. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says he can't comment on decisions of judges, but isn't ruling out changing the law. "There's a legal process to go through, it may be appealed - I don't know. We'll wait and see how it all plays out, and if we find that we've got a problem, we'll fix it." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Justice Minister's promising the right to protest is being protected - as the Government moves to outlaw action outside people's homes. Its new Bill would create a new offence for engaging in a targeted and disruptive demonstration outside a residence. It would carry a maximum fine of two-thousand dollars, or three months in jail. Paul Goldsmith says New Zealanders value the right to protest, and also value privacy He says they're dealing with issues targeted at individuals and personal residences. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National's Paul Goldsmith is in for Nicola Willis and Labour's Carmel Sepuloni spoke to Corin Dann.

The minister responsible for the Marine and Coastal Area Act says the Government would have passed the bill even if the Supreme Court had agreed with a lower court's ruling against it. The Government will proceed with the bill which will tighten criteria for Māori claiming Customary Marine Titles. Justice and Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking he thinks the settings will be right after the legislation's passed. He says they want Māori to be able to apply for the titles but there has to be a high bar. Goldsmith says they want to move on this quickly, and he's hoping to have the legislation introduced in October. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 6th of August, we look forward to the unemployment figures due today, and the Government pushing ahead with the foreshore and seabed law. Mike looks at our wine industry and all the grapes going unharvested. Are the golden days of Sauvignon Blanc over? Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell cover some of the major announcements of the week on Politics Wednesday. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Controversial new foreshore and seabed legislation is expected to pass within months. The Government has confirmed it'll go ahead with changing the Marine and Coastal Areas Act. It follows a Supreme Court ruling, opposing an original Court of Appeal decision that could've made it easier for iwi to have ownership rights over coastlines. Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says there will be a reasonable hurdle to get over if a group wants a customary marine title. "The Supreme Court dealt with some of the issues that we were concerned about, but not all." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People with unpaid court fines could be at risk of having cars clamped or seized from tonight. The Government's trialling number plate scanning technology, which bailiffs can use at police checkpoints to identify fine evaders. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking there's more than $100 million in unpaid fines. He hopes the trial's effective in clamping lots of cars, because the rest of the country is sick of people not facing consequences. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 25th of July, the Government is changing election rules to stop same-day enrolment and banning food and drink within 100 meters of voting stations. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced a new measure that would see the cars of court fine evaders clamped or seized. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson Wrap the Week, complete with another development in Mike's lemon and hot water saga. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government says its overhaul of electoral laws - will bring swifter and simpler election processing. It plans to end same-day enrolments - with a cut off 13 days before election day. The Justice Minister says late enrolling contributed to vote counting ballooning to three weeks. Paul Goldsmith says it could have grown to four weeks, without change. "More and more people have been enrolling on election day - or just before - and that all has to be sorted out before they can do the vote counting, so we're just having to get the system sustainable because we're proud of our electoral system and we want it to work well." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A criminal defence lawyer isn't sure changing trespassing laws will significantly impact retail crime. The Justice Minister's latest law and order proposal would double maximum fines for trespassing on businesses. It will also let owners ban people from multiple sites - and for longer. John Munro says the move, alongside an earlier announcement on harsher moves against shoplifting, won't make much difference. "Most of those sorts of people, I would think, don't have much money in the first place to end up paying a fine - does it really deter them?" LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The government is introducing instant fines for shoplifters, with penalities up to $1000. It said low level theft is a real scourge on the community and public confidence in the justice system is undermined if people can steal with apparently impunity. Retail New Zealand says just over $1.3 billion of goods were stolen in 2023. Under the new regime anyone caught stealing up to $500 worth of retail can be fined up to $500. For goods valued at more than $500 the fine will be up to $1000. Justice Minister, Paul Goldsmith spoke to Lisa Owen.

A slew of justice announcements this week. The Government's rolling out harsher punishments for theft and new fines for shoplifting – including a proposed infringement fee of up to $1000, based on item value. Maximum penalties for shoplifting less than $2000 will be one year behind bars, and seven if worth more than that. They also made coward punching a specific offence, which could carry a life sentence if fatal. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking all of their measures are to send the clear message that if you commit a crime, there will be consequences. He says their primary goal is to reduce the number of victims of crime, which they're making good progress on. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 2nd of July, we've got the retail crime crackdown promised at the start of the week. Will it work, or does it look better on paper? Jaffas have been 86'd, along with the likes of snifters, tangy fruits, and smarties. Could someone else come onboard and save our iconic sweet? Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell debate whether youth MPs are being repressed, the various crime announcements, and whether Mike should be a patron for a police college wing on Politics Wednesday. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Justice Minister's confirmed the Government aims to send a clear message to offenders as part of the latest legislation. The Government recently announced 'coward punches' will be treated as a new offence, giving offenders longer sentences. The reform makes good on a National and NZ First coalition promise. Paul Goldsmith says the Government's hoping to disincentivise these 'unacceptable' attacks. "We're going to send a very strong message from Parliament to the judiciary - that we expect serious consequences for serious crime." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 27th of June, it's accountability Friday! Paul Goldsmith, Tama Potaka, and Erica Stanford have questions to answer about scandals, non-scandals, and accusations. After the unfortunate passing of Takutai Tarsh Kemp, what is the process going forward in filling her seat? Tim and Katie talk Tim's latest injury and Mike's best musical discovery of the week as they Wrap the Week. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Treaty Negotiations Minister admits people are losing patience on a Ngāpuhi settlement, but says they want it to last. New Zealand First is launching a Bill, proposing a one-and-done treaty settlement for the largest iwi, rather than multiple hapu settlements. Paul Goldsmith says that although he sympathises with the desire for a faster resolution, if you want an enduring settlement, you need people to be prepared to settle. He told Mike Hosking that the settlement has to have the support of around 200,000 to 300,000 people, which has been the challenge in the past. Goldsmith says that they have a good plan now, and they're making good progress on the work that's currently underway. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A single Treaty settlement is being drafted by New Zealand First for the country's largest iwi. Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith has signalled he's open to settlements with smaller groups - within iwi. Ngāti Hine leader Pita Tipene says they continue to hold talks with Paul Goldsmith, but not Shane Jones. "He is the minister, that's who we have conversations with and that's how we want to keep it. We don't want to be talking to the minister - or anybody else for that matter - through the media." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has strengthened its proposed anti-stalking legislation, so a person could be convicted after two specified acts within two years, with a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment. Justice minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Proposed anti-stalking laws are being strengthened - following recommendations from Parliament's Justice Select Committee. Originally the proposed offence, with a maximum penalty of five years in prison, captured three specified acts within a one year period. It'll now be triggered after two acts within two years, which Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says better recognises patterns of behaviour and the time that can pass between incidents. He explained they took feedback on board - and agreed to make some changes. "What we've seen is plenty of evidence that, in certain circumstances, these sorts of stalking behaviours can lead to more serious outcomes - and we're all aware of terrible examples of that." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government says it's doing so well in lowering violent crime that it's surpassing its own best-case-scenario targets. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann.