Window Washers
Window washers face squeeze after law change
Window washers have decried a law change allowing police to issue them with $150 instant fines and move them on from intersections. Audio
Parliament gives police the power to fine window washers
Police will soon have the power to move window washers away from intersections and give them instant fines. The MP for Botany, Jami-Lee Ross, says Counties-Manukau police have been asking for powers… Audio
Window washers target Remuera Intermediate students
Police say arrests have been made after two incidents where Remuera Intermediate students were confronted and stolen from by window washers. Principal Tom Beckett joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Auckland Police keen for motorists to avoid window washers
Police in Auckland have renewed their campaign to rid the city of window washers at intersections after a motorist was assaulted in Greenlane. Audio
Squeeze goes on Chch squeegee bandits
Christchurch police are confident a by-law passed today will stop windscreen washers operating at busy intersections after motorists complained of assaults and damage to cars.
Window Washers banned in Christchurch
The Christchurch City Council has banned window washers from working intersections. Audio
Chch to vote on cleaning up 'squeegee bandits'
Christchurch City Council will soon vote on whether to ban window washers at busy intersections.
Vote today on whether to ban window washers
The Christchurch City Council will today vote on whether to ban window washers at busy intersections. Conan Young reports. Audio
Council to vote on windscreen washer police action
A Christchurch City Council committee is recommending the police be given the power to prosecute the city's windscreen washers.
Gangs running windscreen washer operations in Christchurch
The police say a growing number of windscreen washers at Christchurch intersections are being run by gangs and they want authority from the city council to seize their gear and prosecute them. Audio
Gang connection to window washers
An allegation that intersection car window washers are being run by gangs. Audio
Call for clampdown on Whanganui window washers
A Whanganui City Councillor wants window washers at intesections to have to abide by regulations like council contractors. Audio
New measures to stop window washers in South Auckland
A South Auckland security officer has to wear a stab-proof jacket after receiving death threats from window washers. Audio