11 September, 2008
Comment on shooting of police officers
The fatal shooting of an Auckland police officer, and the wounding of another, during an incident in Mangere early this morning, is deeply saddening
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Associated Ministers
- Annette King - Minister
27 August, 2008
Ministerial statement on the Taser
As delivered in Parliament by Police Minister Annette King
Read full speech >>6 August, 2008
Second reading: Policing Bill
Speech in Parliament in which Police Minister Annette King moves that the Policing Bill be read a second time.
Read full speech >>22 July, 2008
Snap debate in Parliament on the Ashton case
"Police and Corrections have both apologised unreservedly to the Ashton family for the human errors that occurred, and endorsed the recommendations of the Inquiry."
Read full speech >>22 July, 2008
Hosting Police Association breakfast
Police Minister Annette King hosts a Beehive function in which the NZ Police Association releases its "Towards a Safer New Zealand" policy.
Read full speech >>17 July, 2008
Opening of Rotorua Police Custodial Facility
Speech to mark the opening of the 34th new or refurbished Police facility since Labour became the Government in 1999.
Read full speech >>3 July, 2008
Opening of Waiouru Police Station
"New or refurbished stations are about more than just bricks and mortar. Apart from allowing police to do their job better and more efficiently in purpose-built facilities, the very existence of a new station provides a strong community reassurance factor."
Read full speech >>27 June, 2008
Opening of Gisborne Police Station
Police Minister Annette King opens the new Gisborne Police Station
Read full speech >>26 May, 2008
Single Non-Emergency Number (SNEN) project expands
Using an alternative to the "111" number for non-emergency incidents has just got a step closer
Read full release >>8 May, 2008
25th anniversary AGM of New Zealand Bluelight
Blue Light has been keeping our kids safe now for 25 years. In this speech, Police Minister Annette King acknowledges the excellent work done so far, and the challenges ahead.
Read full speech >>8 May, 2008
Fiftieth anniversary of 111 emergency service
In September 1958 the trial began in Wairarapa of a 111 emergency service that was eventually to have an immense impact on the lives and safety of New Zealanders wherever they live. In this speech, Police Minister Hon Annette King acknowledges the establishment of this service 50 years ago.
Read full speech >>1 April, 2008
Crime statistics provide signs of encouragement
Police Minister Annette KIng says she is encouraged by a number of aspects of the annual statistics, including the incidence of recorded crime, which has remained at roughly the same level as in 2006, and has actually reduced 0.5 percent on the basis of recorded offences per 10,000 population.
Read full release >>28 February, 2008
Weekend Boating Tragedy - Wanganui
The loss of a young man’s life in a boating accident over the weekend off the coast of Wanganui is a tragedy, says Acting Police Minister Phil Goff
Read full release >>25 February, 2008
Police Minister welcomes IPCA report
Police Minister Annette King has welcomed the Independent Police Conduct Authority report into police actions in relation to convicted murderer Graeme Burton.
Read full release >>19 February, 2008
First reading, Policing Bill
Police Minister Annette King moves in Parliament that the Policing Bill be read for the first time. The Bill contains the most far-reaching legislative proposals on policing to come before the House in half a century, replacing the 1958 Police Act and two smaller statutes dealing with aspects of international policing. It will fast-forward New Zealand Police legislation into the 21st century.
Read full speech >>14 February, 2008
Launch of Counties-Manukau mobile police station
Counties-Manukau has the first mobile police station of it's kind in the country. The facility will put a fresh emphasis on proactive policing; it will increase the profile of police in various parts of the district and it will also serve as a problem-solving tool for serious crime.
Read full speech >>31 January, 2008
Turning sod for new Christchurch South police station
The Labour-led Government has opened 31 new or refurbished police stations since it came into office at the end of 1999. This is Police Minister Annette King's speech at the first opening in 2008
Read full speech >>21 December, 2007
Tougher penalties focus of road safety package
A bid to reduce the high number of young drivers dying unnecessarily on New Zealand roads is a central focus of a package of road safety initiatives announced today.
Read full release >>20 December, 2007
Nelson pay parade
Attention too often focusses on on the negative, and yet so much of the work police officers do is incredibly positive, and focused on improving the safety of NZ communities
Read full speech >>19 December, 2007
Police supported with new Legislation
Legislation to better support and guide the work of police has been introduced to Parliament, Police Minister Annette King announced today.
Read full release >>29 November, 2007
Impact of family violence
"I believe we are only now beginning to expose the real level of domestic violence in this country, to bring to light what has been New Zealand’s dark and shameful secret."
Read full speech >>31 July, 2007
Traffic enforcement stays within NZ Police
Review supports the status quo
Read full release >>26 June, 2007
Expert advice on police recruitment sought
Police Minister Annette King has requested independent expert advice on the testing and assessment of people who apply to join the police
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