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Hon Anne Tolley

21 May, 2012

Budget 2012: Reducing reoffending, victims of crime

Budget 2012 will contribute to a 25 per cent reduction in reoffending by 2017, and 18,500 fewer victims of crime every year from 2017, Corrections Minister Anne Tolley and Associate Corrections Minister Dr Pita Sharples say.

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15 May, 2012

Minister opens new $10.2 million Police HQ

Police Minister Anne Tolley has today officially opened the new Counties Manukau East police station.

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9 May, 2012

Bill to improve public safety passes first reading

A Bill aimed at improving public safety by strengthening the law around community sentences has passed its first reading in Parliament, says Corrections Minister Anne Tolley.

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2 May, 2012

Increasing skills and education in prisons

Corrections Minister Anne Tolley says there has been a 45 per cent rise in the number of NZQF credits gained by prisoners from trade training inside the wire.

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2 April, 2012

Crime falls to fifteen-year low, more work to be done

Police Minister Anne Tolley has praised Police following another significant drop in crime rates. Recorded offences were down for the second successive year, reaching a fifteen-year low in 2011.

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28 March, 2012

Positive drugs tests in prisons at record low

Corrections Minister Anne Tolley says the number of prisoners testing positive for drugs has reached a record low.

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13 March, 2012

Puppies in prison benefit the community

Corrections Minister Anne Tolley says the Puppies in Prison programme, launched today at Spring Hill Corrections Facility, will reduce reoffending and lead to increased numbers of mobility dogs trained to help people living with disabilities.

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8 March, 2012

Next steps for new public-private prison at Wiri

A new public-private partnership (PPP) prison at Wiri, South Auckland, will provide improved facilities, better services and a tighter focus on results, Finance Minister Bill English and Corrections Minister Anne Tolley say.

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28 February, 2012

Bill to improve corrections system passes first reading

A Bill that will improve prison safety and security and reduce prisoners’ access to contraband has passed its first reading in Parliament, says Corrections Minister Anne Tolley.

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16 February, 2012

Police praised for major drugs raids

Police Minister Anne Tolley has congratulated the Police after significant drugs busts in the Waikato.

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3 February, 2012

New $1.6 million police station for Rolleston

Police Minister Anne Tolley has turned the sod for a new police station at Rolleston, near Christchurch.

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1 January, 2012

Record low 2011 road toll but more to be done

Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee and Police Minister Anne Tolley say the record low 2011 road toll of 284 is encouraging but they are urging road users to remain vigilant in keeping the road toll down.

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16 December, 2011

Minister praises Police for drugs, cash and firearms seizures

Police Minister Anne Tolley has praised Gisborne and Hawkes Bay Police following successful raids on gang-related properties in Gisborne.

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