New Zealand has one of the highest prison populations per capita in the developed world, more Māori than other groups are in prison, and prisons are expensive to run. Does this all mean we've gone too far with law and order?
Local Focus asked four Tauranga election candidates for their views on our justice system.
National's Simon Bridges says he likes to be tough on crime.
"What you've seen under this Government is softening up on law and order," he said.