15 May, 2008
Canterbury Transport Project receives funding boost
Joint statement by Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Transport Minister Annette King
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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 >>19 April, 2008
Substantial Progress made in the Advancement of Victims' Rights
In this speech to the Sensible Sentencing Trust's 'Advancing Victims' Rights' conference, Justice & Police Minister Annette King summarises the Government's initiatives on strengthening victims' rights and increasing the level of support available. Graphics included.
Read full speech >>19 April, 2008
Bill will remove legal aid stress for victims
The Government is drafting a Legal Services Amendment Bill to ensure victims do not face any additional stress during the processing of legal aid grants
Read full release >>19 April, 2008
Search and surveillance powers modernised
The Government has taken decisions on a comprehensive package of reforms relating to the exercise of search and surveillance powers by law enforcement agencies.
Read full release >>18 April, 2008
Dowse to Petone project inspected
Ministers Annette King and Trevor Mallard today inspected work on the major upgrade of State Highway Two through the Hutt Valley
Read full release >>11 April, 2008
Amanaki Pasifika Sexual Offending Programme launched
Justice Minister Annette King has today launched a new programme, aimed at reducing Pacific Island sexual offending and re-offending.
Read full release >>11 April, 2008
2007 Search and Rescue Awards
Speech in the Grand Hall, Parliament, for the awarding of the 2007 Search and Rescue Awards
Read full speech >>10 April, 2008
Search and Rescue awards announced
The 2007 Search and Rescue Council Awards recognised exceptional bravery in the field of Search and Rescue, Transport Minister Annette King said when she presented the awards at Parliament this evening.
Read full release >>10 April, 2008
Funding boost for Search and Rescue
Search and Rescue in New Zealand will receive an additional $8.4 million over the next two years, beginning on 1 July, Transport Minister Annette King announced at the New Zealand Search and Rescue Council Awards in Wellington tonight.
Read full release >>9 April, 2008
SH20 Manukau Harbour Crossing project begins
When it is completed, the State Highway 20 Manukau Harbour Crossing will make up part of the Western Ring Route --- a single 48km motorway that will bypass Auckland city and link the cities of Manukau, Auckland, Waitakere and North Shore, relieving congestion and providing a viable alternative to State Highway One.
Read full speech >>8 April, 2008
Criminal Justice Advisory Board members announced
Justice Minister Annette King has announced appointments to a new Criminal Justice Advisory Board that will advise justice sector ministers on further improvements to the criminal justice system.
Read full release >>2 April, 2008
New agency to tackle organised and financial crime
The Organised and Financial Crime Agency New Zealand, will be launched on 1 July this year, a new agency to combat serious and financial crime
Read full release >>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 >>31 March, 2008
Minister astounded by National’s “gimmickry”
Justice Minister Annette King says the National Party’s plan to charge all offenders a flat $50 fee at sentencing, whether they had committed multiple murders, serial rape or stolen a bike, is a bizarre piece of gimmickry.
Read full release >>28 March, 2008
Automobile Association annual meeting
Last year’s budget saw the Government’s investment in land transport reaching a forecast $2.75 billion for 2007/08, compared with an investment of just over $1 billion in 1999/2000 under the previous Government. This and other achievements by the Labour-led Government are outlined in this keynote speech.
Read full speech >>26 March, 2008
State Highway One near Mangaweka to be made safer
Transport Minister Annette King turned the first sod at Ohingaiti today on the $10.6 million Ohingaiti – Makohine SH1 realignment project, saying the project will greatly reduce the risk of vehicle crashes and totally eliminate the risk of collisions with trains at the Ohingaiti level crossing.
Read full release >>17 March, 2008
Government responds to Justice and Electoral Committee Inquiry into Victims’ Rights
The Government is undertaking extensive initiatives to strengthen victims’ rights and support provided to victims.
Read full release >>13 March, 2008
Labour committed to Waikato Roading, says King.
Spurious claims by National Party MP David Bennett that the Labour-led Government “lacks commitment” to land transport projects in the Waikato region were today rubbished by Transport Minister Annette King.
Read full release >>3 March, 2008
Feet First Walk to School Week
Transport Minister Annette King puts her walking shoes on to step out with Lyall Bay School in the launch of the Feet First Walk to School Week.
Read full speech >>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 >>27 February, 2008
Go By Bike Day
Transport and conservation made a logical partnership this morning when Transport Minister Annette King and Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick attended the annual "Go By Bike" promotion in Wellington's Civic Square. Minister King's speech follows
Read full speech >>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 >>25 February, 2008
Government agrees to aviation security measures
The Government will require immediate strengthening of security training requirements for airline and airport staff at regional airports, and the Civil Aviation Authority will look at whether flight-deck barriers can be fitted to smaller aircraft in New Zealand, Transport Minister Annette King announced today.
Read full release >>21 February, 2008
Summary Offences (Tagging and Graffiti Vandalism) Amendment Bill first reading
Justice Minister Annette King says introduces a bill to tackle graffiti vandalism - establishing an offence of graffiti vandalism and tagging, clarifying the charge, replacing the old $200 fine with a new fine up to $2,000
Read full speech >>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 >>15 February, 2008
Government Cracks Down On Tagging
Prime Minister Helen Clark and Police and Justice Minister Annette King announced today a government crackdown on tagging and other forms of graffiti vandalism.
Read full release >>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.
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