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flag Deputy PM David Seymour to deliver petition for "Eru’s Law" to Parliament on March 24, 2026, following the fatal 2025 shooting of Tristan "Eru" Oakes.

flag Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour will present an 8,000-signature petition titled “Eru’s Law” to Parliament on March 24, 2026, on behalf of Sonya Oakes, whose son Tristan “Eru” Oakes was fatally shot at his Te Puke home in October 2025. flag The petition calls for tougher sentences and greater accountability for violent crimes, aiming to ensure punishments reflect the severity of such acts and the lasting impact on victims’ families. flag Three men have been charged in connection with the murder and have entered not guilty pleas. flag Seymour supports the petition, emphasizing the need for serious consequences in violent crime cases. flag The Petitions Committee will review the petition and may request evidence or hold hearings before making recommendations. flag Oakes has shared her grief through an online book and expressed gratitude for public support.

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