So far, only one party has posted comments, the Green Party.
Green Party:
"Greens appeal to police to show more respect
Keith Locke MP, Green Party Human Rights Spokesperson
18th October 2007
The Green Party is shocked by stories of police heavy handedness when executing search warrants under the Terrorism Suppression Act.
“Just this morning we see a pensioner in Tauranga describing feeling violated after police raided his house while he was absent and left behind a smashed window, a broken door catch, mud and a trashed linen cupboard and shed.
“Surely police should repair the damage they caused, especially as he was not charged with anything?
“Police have gone over-the-top in several raids, unnecessarily offending many people,” said Mr Locke, the Party’s Human Rights Spokesperson.
“Tuhoe people are very upset at the excessive display of force in their community. The raids have often left a mess and smashed windows, with little apparent thought of an apology or rectification.”
Green Party Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons says she was shocked to hear that police had raided the Taupo home of Eco-Show organisers Jo Pearsal and Bryan Innes."
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