Leeann Watson: Canterbury business advocate on letter asking govt to hold offenders to account

Published: Nov. 30, 2022, 7:28 p.m.

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Canterbury businesses are making sure they\'re not forgotten as retailers grapple with crime across the country.

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80 of the city\'s business owners have signed a letter asking the Government to hold offenders to account.

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They\'re concerned the recent crime support announcements don\'t go far enough.

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Canterbury Employers\' Chamber Chief Executive Leeann Watson told Mike Hosking it\'s not unique to Christchurch, but they want to stop what they\'re seeing.

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She says the current rules, regulations and consequences need to be reviewed to break the cycle.

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