Home security funding proposed for Christchurch City councillors amid rising threats

Anna LeaskSenior Journalist - Crime and Justice·NZ Herald·5 Oct, 2026 10:59 PM6 mins to read‌Morning Headlines | Petrol prices hit their highest level since the start of the US-Iran war and investigations into flydubai co-captain’s time in NZ | Tuesday, October 6, 2026Christchurch City Councillors could be given access to thousands of dollars for home security measures under a new allowance introduced in response to growing threats against local politicians. The allowance, which councils can opt into, would cover home security installations worth up