Search

Minister of Internal Affairs Hon. George Hawkins has announced that the rate of Fire Service levy will be increased from 1 March 2001.

Welcome to tangata whenua, kaumatua John Tahuparae, volunteers, Mr Speaker, Ministers Burton and Maharey, Tim Barnett MP, other MPs attending, and members of the IYV Ministerial Reference Group.

New Zealanders will be urged to "value volunteers" over the next 12 months as part of a Government-led initiative to adopt the United Nations International Year of Volunteers 2001.

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the launch of International Year of Volunteers 2001, on 5 December, International Day of the Volunteer.

Minister of Internal Affairs Hon. George Hawkins said the Government has had to bail Waitangi Marae out of debt after a facilities upgrade project, driven by the previous National government, went over-budget.

Minister of internal Affairs Hon. George Hawkins said Waitangi Day is a celebration for all New Zealanders.

Community organisations planning events to commemorate Waitangi Day 2001 will receive $70,000 more from the Government than they did last year

Minister of Internal Affairs Hon. George Hawkins today announced three new members to the New Zealand Fire Service Commission.

A reshuffle of ministerial portfolios has seen the Hon. George Hawkins take over as Minister of Internal Affairs.

A reshuffle of ministerial portfolios has seen the Hon. George Hawkins take over as Minister of Internal Affairs.

Half-a-million-dollars in Lottery grants has gone to community groups around the country in recognition of the United Nations International Year of Volunteers 2001, Lottery Grants Board Chairperson and Internal Affairs Minister Mark Burton announced tod

Prime Minister Helen Clark, Jock (Phillips), Claudia (Orange),Bishops Walters other distinguished guests and colleagues…

The Minister of Internal Affairs, Hon Mark Burton, has vigorously defended his department’s role in managing the government’s gaming review.

The Minister of Internal Affairs, Hon Mark Burton, has released the terms of reference for the next phase of the gaming and gambling review.

Mr Burton said it is a "first principles" review.

Wellingtonian Nick Toonen will head the 11-member International Year of Volunteers 2001 Ministerial Reference Group, Internal Affairs Minister Mark Burton announced today.

The Minister of Internal Affairs Mark Burton and Wellington illustrator Fifi Colston today launched the "Great New Zealand Activity Book" at Wellington Children's Hospital.

The Minister of Internal Affairs Hon Mark Burton has enlisted the help of experienced volunteers from Kaikohe to Te Anau to assist in the organisation and promotion of International Year of the Volunteers 2001 (IYV), which runs from 5 December 2000 to 5

A report into allegations of dishonesty at SkyCity Casino has identified a number of issues which require further follow-up, the Minister of Internal Affairs Mark Burton said today.

The Executive Coordinator of United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Sharon Capeling-Alakija is visiting New Zealand as part of a three country tour which includes Australia and East Timor, Internal Affairs Minister Mark Burton said today.

The Minister of Internal Affairs Mark Burton says he is pleased that there has been some progress in the long-running firefighters contract dispute and he is now encouraging the parties to resolve the remaining issues through the use of mediation.

Ladies and Gentlemen.

Thank you for the invitation to speak at your 2000 Hospitality Showcase this evening. Looking at your programme you have obviously had an interesting time.

On behalf of the Prime Minister Helen Clark, I am delighted to be here today.

The Government has been very impressed by Graeme Dingle's enthusiastic promotion of Project K.

A report into allegations of dishonesty at SkyCity Casino has identified a number of issues which require further follow-up, the Minister of Internal Affairs Mark Burton said today.

The Minister of Internal Affairs Mark Burton has presented a bill to Parliament to extend the existing moratorium on new casino licence applications.