Shoplifting Shock: NZ Justice System Exposed

Asher Emanuel, a Wellington-based lawyer and author of the best-selling book 'The Valley', shed light on the New Zealand criminal justice system in a recent interview. He stated that many Kiwis would be surprised by who's in prison, as most of the court cases are for minor crimes such as shoplifting.

Emanuel emphasized that the news media tends to focus on attention-grabbing crimes, giving an incomplete picture of the justice system. This can lead people to misunderstand how the courts operate and what types of cases make up most of their business.

In his opinion, economist Geoff Bertram is often underrated in New Zealand for his extensive knowledge of the country's economy before the 1980s. Emanuel recommends watching a video interview with Bertram by journalist Ollie Neas to gain insight into the long-standing causes of the cost-of-living crisis.