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After a spate of killings in South Auckland, the Prime Minister has discouraged moves by concerned shop owners to develop vigilante-style groups.
She says NZ had a community-based police force, which was there to respond quickly and effectively.
"There will always be debate from time to time about whether that happened but I would urge those who have those concerns to keep working with the local police force on a community-based response."
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