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Local Government Minister Mark Burton today announced the three Commissioners appointed to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Auckland Governance, and released the Terms of Reference.

The government is proposing to give the Office of the Ombudsmen primary responsibility for the independent oversight of prison complaints and systemic issues

The Government today announced proposals to address youth drinking and to tighten the rules around alcohol advertising.

Justice Minister Mark Burton today opened the 2007 Victim Support Annual Conference taking place this weekend in Wellington and acknowledged the valuable work of Victim Support in often very difficult situations.

Local Government Minister Mark Burton told Parliament today during question time the latest uptake figures of the rates rebate scheme show a promising increase on the figures for this time last year.

Minister Responsible for the Law Commission Mark Burton announced today that, on his recommendation, Val Sim has been appointed as a member of the Law Commission.

Justice Minister Mark Burton welcomed the addition of three new non-custodial sentences to the courts’ sentencing options that come into force today.

The Crown and Ngati Toa Rangatira have formally agreed to enter into negotiations settling the tribe’s historical Treaty of Waitangi claims, Treaty Negotiations Minister Hon Mark Burton said today.

Minister in Charge Treaty Negotiations Mark Burton said, “The Crown and Te Aupouri have today commenced consultation with overlapping claimants on the redress proposals for the settlement of the Te Aupouri historical Treaty of Waitangi claims. “

Minister in Charge Treaty Negotiations Mark Burton said, “The Crown and Te Aupouri have today commenced consultation with overlapping claimants on the redress proposals for the settlement of the Te Aupouri historical Treaty of Waitangi claims. “

Minister in Charge Treaty Negotiations Mark Burton said, “The Crown and Te Aupouri have today commenced consultation with overlapping claimants on the redress proposals for the settlement of the Te Aupouri historical Treaty of Waitangi claims."

No te ra nei hainatia ai e Te Runanga o Te Rarawa raua ko te Karauna tetahi Whakaaetanga Matapono hei whakaea i nga kereme hitori katoa a Te Rarawa

Te Rûnanga o Te Rarawa today signed an agreement in principle with the Crown to settle all Te Rarawa’s historical Treaty of Waitangi claims

New legislation which implements recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry into Police Conduct has passed its third reading, Justice Minister Mark Burton said today.

The final report of the Independent Inquiry into Local Government Rates is now public

Government Ministers have proposed to meet Central North island iwi who are not part of the Affiliate Te Arawa Iwi and Hapu settlement agreement, to discuss their concerns about the accumulated rentals for deferred purchase land arising from aspects of that settlement package

"Mr Finlayson is either confused or misrepresenting the facts about this Government's record on Treaty Settlements." Treaty Negotiations Minister Mark Burton said today.

National Party makes empty accusations whilst Labour led Government reforms criminal justice system

Local Government Minister Mark Burton today congratulated Sir Barry Curtis, for his outstanding contribution to his Manukau community, following Sir Barry's announcement that he would be standing down at the next local body elections.

Government's carefully considered provisions to tackle organised crime groups leave National's Law & Order spokesperson deluded

The Minister of Justice, Hon Mark Burton, today, welcomed the Law Commission report on search and surveillance powers.

Minister of Justice Mark Burton said today that the issue of admissibility of evidence was currently being considered following a referral by the Government to Law Commission.

The Final Report of the Strengthening Auckland's Regional Governance Project is a positive first step

Justice Minister Mark Burton today welcomed the passing of the Criminal Justice Reform Bill by Parliament last night.