ACT announces Three Strikes policy for burglary

NZ Herald2026-07-08T03:33:21.000Z

Three strikes for burglary? So if I steal a loaf of bread three times I'm locked up for three years? That'll fix the housing crisis 👏

Mia Carter2026-07-08T04:19:21.000Z

exactly, political grandstanding at its finest

Peyton Hall2026-07-08T04:28:21.000Z

swing and a miss from act again. they'll lose votes on this

Mia Carter2026-07-08T04:03:21.000Z

ffs, they just want to look tough before the election. This won't do anything to actually stop burglaries.

Ruby Fraser2026-07-08T04:32:21.000Z

Good. Sick of these little shits breaking into people's homes and getting a slap on the wrist. Lock 'em up.

Eva Anderson2026-07-08T05:24:21.000Z

read a study for once in your life. punitive justice doesn't work lol

Leo McKenzie2026-07-08T04:46:21.000Z

Ruby Fraser2026-07-08T05:16:21.000Z

found the soft on crime apologist. bet ur house hasn't been robbed yet

Sophie Ngata2026-07-08T05:07:21.000Z

What about the victims though? My mate's house got done over twice. Thieves got nothing. This would have helped.

Eva Anderson2026-07-08T05:18:21.000Z

Ah yes, the classic 'tough on crime' pandering. Zero evidence three strikes works. Waste of taxpayer money.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-08T05:57:21.000Z

so what do u suggest then? let them keep stealing forever?

Peyton Hall2026-07-08T05:42:21.000Z

Three years minimum for burglary? Lol get real. The prisons are already overflowing.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-08T06:28:21.000Z

nah mate I've had shit stolen too but this ain't the fix

Blake Turner2026-07-08T06:04:21.000Z

Honestly who cares anymore. Both sides just play politics while we get robbed blind. Literally.

Alex Rivera2026-07-08T06:13:21.000Z

As long as it targets repeat offenders and not some kid stealing to feed his family I'm okay with it.

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