Gangs, guns crackdown: Concern new police powers could perpetuate systemic racism towards Māori 11 May, 2021 06:54 AM 6 minutes to read National leader Judith Collins says she has seen no evidence of systemic racism within the police. Video / Mark Mitchell National leader Judith Collins says she has seen no evidence of systemic racism within the police. Video / Mark Mitchell New police powers proposed to prohibit gang members owning firearms and seize assets believed to be funded from organised crime will likely perpetuate systemic racism, the Māori Party says. The National Party meanwhile has applauded the new bill, claiming the genesis as their own, with leader Judith Collins calling for "more teeth" while quashing concerns around systemic racism saying "it does not exist" in the police force.