Politicians are jostling to dominate the narrative on policing, crime and punishment.

Police are planning more patrols in hard-hit business areas, and a change to pursuits.

Yesterday, the government announced more money to protect small businesses by installing fog cannons, roller doors and bollards.

There's also money to help local councils with security cameras, and street design, as well.

But opposition parties say it is not enough, and not going to solve the problem.

RNZ political reporter Giles Dexter spoke to Māni Dunlop.