Empowering Retail: Crime Shifts & Nangs Update

Empowering Retail: Crime Shifts & Nangs Update

February 26, 2026 · 8 min

About this episode

The episode discusses crime shifts in retail, featuring insights from NZ Police on response times and safety tips, along with an exploration of the rising use of nangs.

In this episode, we’re joined by Matt Tierney from NZ Police, who shares new developments - including faster response times and strengthened support for retailers. We discuss practical best‑practice tips to help minimise crime and keep your team safe in store. We also explore the rising use of nangs - what they are, why their presence is increasing, and the risks retailers should be aware of. www.police.govt.nz Retail NZ is the peak body for New Zealand retailers. We’re here to make sure the ...

More episodes of Retail: Unplugged

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Retail: Unplugged podcast page.