4 August, 2008
Barker to Indonesian Civil Defence conference
Over the past two decades, disasters have increased in number and severity, requiring enhanced international cooperation and stronger international relationships.
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1 August, 2008
Appointments to the Film and Literature Board of Review
The Board is an independent statutory appeal body established under section 91 of the Films, Videos and Publications Classification Act.
Read full release >>1 August, 2008
Lawyers and Conveyancers Act comes into effect
The Act introduces a new complaints service for customers of lawyers and conveyancers.
Read full release >>31 July, 2008
Discussion document on War Pensions Act rewrite launched
In return for putting themselves in harm's way during service on behalf of the nation – the community has a responsibility to look after veterans and their families if they are killed or injured.
Read full release >>31 July, 2008
Lottery grant gives Nelson’s athletes a new stadium
With five netball and basketball courts, twelve volleyball courts, an independent table tennis pod, and sports administration offices, the new stadium will be a major asset to the region.
Read full release >>28 July, 2008
Canada-New Zealand Wildland Fire Management Arrangement
Mutual assistance arrangements work both ways. New Zealand is able to provide additional capability at times of extreme fire conditions abroad, and can call upon the same kind of assistance if such conditions should arise here.
Read full release >>25 July, 2008
New Te Reo school resource for learning about disasters
It is a great way for schoolchildren to learn about the hazards that we have here in New Zealand and to learn about what to do to be better prepared, while at the same time helping develop Te Reo skills.
Read full release >>24 July, 2008
Civil Defence and Emergency Management: Leadership into the Future
We can all be quickly overwhelmed in a significant event and it is important to have strong links and relationships in advance of a disaster and ensure we learn and operate in a supportive environment.
Read full speech >>23 July, 2008
Act will ensure access to registers with more transparency
In a climate where identity fraud has sadly become a more common occurrence the government is committed to ensuring that personal information is protected.
Read full release >>23 July, 2008
The Korean War and New Zealand's involvement
The servicemen and women who have been put in harm’s way to protect and defend our country, and meet our international obligations, deserve both our respect, and our gratitude.
Read full speech >>22 July, 2008
Ecosanctuary set to grow thanks to Lottery grant
As the South Island’s largest forest sanctuary with a predator-proof fence, the Ecosanctuary is striving to become a leader in the conservation of threatened species.
Read full release >>22 July, 2008
Lottery funding to help restore Oamaru Opera House
These historic structures are linked to the civic and artistic life of the town of Oamaru, and the whole Waitaki District.
Read full release >>21 July, 2008
New regulations to help get P cases moving
As of May this year, roughly half of the criminal cases awaiting trial in the High Court were methamphetamine related cases.
Read full release >>14 July, 2008
Government’s preferred approach to tribunal reform released
I want to see that tribunals encapsulate the hallmarks of courts, that they are independent and focussed on making sound, robust and fair decisions for New Zealanders.
Read full release >>10 July, 2008
Kiwi firefighters to help battle California blaze
New Zealand firefighters are in high demand worldwide and I know that their contribution will be appreciated and their expertise put to good use.
Read full release >>9 July, 2008
Allocation of Lottery funding announced
he New Zealand Lottery Grants Board will distribute $102.91 million to its distribution committees and $63.34 million to the statutory bodies that it funds in 2008 / 2009.
Read full release >>8 July, 2008
Support for victims of abuse in state care
The Listening and Assistance Service aims provide an opportunity for former in-patients to speak about their experiences
Read full release >>7 July, 2008
Hand-over of responsibility for War Pensions marked
The transfer of the responsibility for their care is a significant event and this government is committed to ensuring the services we deliver to veterans are of the highest standard.
Read full release >>4 July, 2008
Appointment to Gambling Commission
The Commission hears casino licensing applications, and appeals on licensing and enforcement decisions.
Read full release >>3 July, 2008
Budget 08 to deliver redeveloped court for Gisborne
Funding in this year's Budget will allow for major redevelopment of the Gisborne courthouse and will pull together all the region's court functions under one roof.
Read full release >>30 June, 2008
Going now to local media Tender awarded for Whangarei Courthouse redevelopment
The redeveloped courthouse has been designed to meet the needs of the local community now and in the future.
Read full release >>24 June, 2008
Initiatives to improve court services in Auckland
The Auckland Service Delivery project aims to address workload pressures and capacity issues, and create a vision for the future delivery of services in Auckland.
Read full speech >>24 June, 2008
Initiatives to improve court services in Auckland
The government is committed to delivering first class court services in the nation's largest city and timely access to justice for all New Zealanders.
Read full release >>20 June, 2008
Appointments to lottery committees
Eleven Lottery Regional Community Distribution Committees and eight National Distribution Committees distribute the profits of New Zealand Lotteries.
Read full release >>17 June, 2008
Construction on Invercargill court redevelopment begins
The new Invercargill courthouse will combine the old with the new to produce a modern, spacious, state of the art courthouse.
Read full release >>17 June, 2008
Interpol briefs Minister on fight against child porn
The Department of Internal Affairs is highly active on the Internet and feeds intelligence on offenders to Interpol and other agencies.
Read full release >>12 June, 2008
Appointments under the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act
The Lawyers and Conveyancers Act creates a comprehensive and enhanced new complaints and disciplinary process for lawyers and conveyancing practitioners.
Read full release >>12 June, 2008
Appointments under the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act
The Lawyers and Conveyancers Act creates a comprehensive and enhanced new complaints and disciplinary process for lawyers and conveyancing practitioners which comes into force on 1 August 2008
Read full release >>11 June, 2008
Statutory Interest Rate Changes
The new rate will be set at 8.4 per cent and will take effect from 1 July 2008. The rate is currently set at 7.5 per cent.
Read full release >>6 June, 2008
Criminal Procedure Bill gets a kickstart
The Bill is an important package of measures that seek to reform criminal procedures, especially around the depositions process and current double jeopardy laws.
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