Carolyn Young

Carolyn Young

executive New Zealand

Carolyn Young is the chief executive of Retail NZ, an organization representing around 5,000 storefronts in New Zealand. She has been vocal in opposing the government's proposed citizen's arrest powers, arguing that such policies could increase the risk of violence against retail workers and are not supported by the majority of her members.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
4,645
Power
202$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 2 6.00 0.09% +10% 4,822,233 4,645 $210,000 202$
Totals 2 4,822,233 4,645 $210,000 202$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young wants retailers to be able to use FRT to identify people who’ve been issued a trespass notice. 6

Paul Goldsmith Michael Webster Thomas Beagle Derek Cheng
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith backs facial recognition software to prevent shoplifting, despite privacy concerns

New Zealand New Zealand: Carolyn Young emphasized the need for better prices at the checkout for consumers. 6

Willis Pieter De Wet Ernie Newman Sue Chetwin Raewyn Bleakley David Seymour Arena Williams Cameron Smith
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Supermarket duopoly on notice as Government targets high food prices, considers ‘structural separation’ of Foodstuffs, Woolworths

New Zealand New Zealand: Retail NZ’s Carolyn Young said many retail businesses agreed with the intention of the Bill. 7

Camilla Bellich Brooke Van Velden Mark Patterson
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Are you allowed to talk with your colleagues about what you’re paid?

New Zealand New Zealand: Chief executive officer Carolyn Young expressed surprise at the announcement regarding citizens' arrests. 5

Paul Goldsmith Ginny Andersen Sunny Kaushal
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Citizens’ arrests law change sparks safety concerns in retail sector – The Front Page

New Zealand New Zealand: Carolyn Young has strongly opposed the policy, speaking in her role as Retail NZ chief executive. 3

Richard Chambers Sunny Kaushal Dennis Maga Richard Wagstaff Brian Tamaki Adam Pearse
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: New citizen’s arrest powers could lead to retail staff being killed, Govt ministerial advisory group member warns