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24 May, 2012

Modern and accessible courts services a priority

The Government is modernising the court system to improve the way it works for all New Zealanders, Courts Minister Chester Borrows says.

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1 May, 2012

IRD and MSD improve information sharing

Revenue Minister Peter Dunne and Associate Minister of Social Development Chester Borrows today announced the signing of an Order in Council to expand information sharing between Inland Revenue and the Ministry of Social Development.

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17 April, 2012

Unnecessary parole hearings to be reduced

Justice Minister Judith Collins and Acting Corrections Minister Chester Borrows today announced Government plans to reduce unnecessary parole hearings for offenders which will reduce stress for victims of crime.

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30 March, 2012

Retailers to keep knives SAFE

Associate Justice Minister Chester Borrows today launched a new Government initiative with the New Zealand Retailers Association promoting the safe storage, display and sale of knives.

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26 March, 2012

JP convicted of fraud resigns

Associate Justice Minister Chester Borrows today welcomed the resignation of Papamoa Justice of the Peace Martin Elliott.

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16 March, 2012

New courthouse opens in central Christchurch

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee and Courts Minister Chester Borrows today welcomed the opening of the new Christchurch courthouse.

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13 February, 2012

Manukau Court Security

Courts Minister Chester Borrows today welcomed the opening of a new-look lobby at the Manukau District Court.

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3 February, 2012

Pay your fines or pay a further price, says Minister for Courts

A new advertising campaign that hits television screens on Sunday highlights new consequences for people that refuse to pay fines and reparation, Courts Minister Chester Borrows says.

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2 February, 2012

Excellent progress for Christchurch justice

The recovery of justice services in Christchurch is making excellent progress, Minister for Courts Chester Borrows said during a visit to the city today.

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31 January, 2012

Courts Minister welcomes new way of working in Auckland

Courts Minister Chester Borrows congratulated Ministry of Justice staff today, following the successful launch of a regional way of working across district courts in New Zealand’s most populous region.

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21 December, 2011

New Courts Minister impressed by efforts of Christchurch staff

Earthquake recovery continues to have widespread impact on court and justice services across New Zealand, Minister for Courts Chester Borrows said today.

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