Join Matt Tierney for an important update on national crime trends, legislation, and the road ahead…

As retail crime in New Zealand continues to evolve, with offenders becoming more organised, violent, and persistent, understanding how Police are responding is critical for anyone responsible for protecting stores, staff, and revenue.

Join us at Retail Risk – Auckland where Matt Tierney, Manager of the National Retail Investigation Support Unit at the New Zealand Police, will provide an update on national crime trends, the impact of new legislation, and how the Police are adapting their strategies to meet these challenges.

You’ll gain exclusive insight into how the NRISU operates to target repeat and high-harm offenders, what recent policy changes mean for retailers, and how stronger partnerships between Police and the retail sector can deliver faster, more effective responses.

Matt will discuss:

• Emerging retail crime trends and offender behaviours across New Zealand
• The role and focus of the National Retail Investigation Support Unit
• How new legislation is shaping enforcement and sentencing outcomes
• Practical steps retailers can take to support investigations and prevention efforts
• Building sustainable partnerships between Police and the retail sector

This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of New Zealand’s leading law enforcement experts and gain actionable intelligence you won’t get anywhere else.

About Matt

Matt Tierney is the Manager of the National Retail Investigation Support Unit (NRISU), a specialist division within New Zealand Police focused on tackling the country’s most violent and persistent retail offenders.

With over 16 years of policing experience, Matt combines frontline insight with strategic leadership to strengthen collaboration between law enforcement and the retail sector. Since re-joining the Police in 2022 to establish the NRISU, he has worked closely with major retailers, security partners, and industry associations to reduce harm, improve intelligence sharing, and drive coordinated responses to organised retail crime.

Matt’s approach is grounded in partnership – recognising that effective crime prevention depends on communication, data, and trust between police and the private sector.

If you are responsible for loss prevention, security, or retail risk management, this is a session you can’t afford to miss. Retail Risk – Auckland takes place on 4th March 2026.