Vote 2017: The Big Issues - watch a rundown of the parties' law and order policies

Aggravated robberies and burglaries have put law and order in the spotlight this election, as has the country's booming prison population and the billions of dollars being spent on new prisons.

What policies are our political parties offering to help keep us safe and also reduce crime and re-offending?

NZ Herald political reporter Nicholas Jones walks us through where the different parties stand on these matters.

For more information watch the video above.