A former police minister in the last Labour government says he wanted his party to go further in its bid to crack down on gangs' assets.
The new National-led coalition is banning gang patches in public with a $5000 fine for those caught wearing one, and it will also give police powers to break up gang gatherings and allow the courts to stop gang members associating.
Last year, Labour gave the police the power to go after gang leaders' properties, cars, bikes and bling, providing the assets were valued at $30,000 or above.
Former minister Stuart Nash wanted all assets targetted.
Nash spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
