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flag New Zealand MPs conducted detailed, data-driven reviews of government programs during 2025 Scrutiny Week, focusing on victim support costs and Māori representation.

flag New Zealand’s 2025 Scrutiny Week revealed deeper legislative oversight beyond political theatrics, with MPs conducting detailed, data-driven reviews in the absence of ministers. flag Labour’s Duncan Webb questioned the costs and work claims of the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime, including a $3,000 lunch, while Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan analyzed Māori representation in the justice system. flag National’s Carl Bates cited a retailer’s praise for victim support efforts. flag Officials defended the advisory group’s work without providing audit evidence, underscoring the value of quiet, evidence-based scrutiny in assessing government performance.

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