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Minister of Police Hon. George Hawkins has launched the highly visible Highway Patrol.

Minister of Police Hon. George Hawkins said his message to the Police Commissioner has been simple, that the Government expects taxpayers money to be used wisely.

National's Police spokesperson Brian Neeson has demonstrated how he hasn't a clue how the New Zealand Police operates, Minister of Police Hon. George Hawkins said.

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

National's Police spokesperson Brian Neeson has demonstrated how he hasn't a clue how the New Zealand Police operates, Minister of Police Hon. George Hawkins said.

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.

Welcome and Introduction
· Welcome Government and Utility Executives and members of the Government Administration Select Committee.

I would like to begin by extending by conveying the apologies and best wishes of Prime Minister Helen Clark. Unfortunately Helen could not be here this evening. However she wishes you all the very best for a fun and enjoyable evening.

Minister of Civil Defence Hon. George Hawkins said the Civil Defence Emergency Management Bill sets out solutions and guidelines on how to manage civil emergencies.

Welcome to Utility executives and managers, the Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Advisory Group and Mayors.

Minister of Police Hon. George Hawkins said hundreds of thousands of dollars in performance bonuses paid to Police recruits is excessive.

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

Minister of Civil Defence Hon. George Hawkins said the Civil Defence Emergency Management Bill sets out solutions and guidelines on how to manage civil emergencies.

Minister of Police Hon. George Hawkins is pleased Police have focussed on increasing the numbers of Maori, Pacific Islands and ethnic officers.

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

Papakura High School is one of nine schools around the country to benefit from a new Government initiative to address gymnasium deficiencies in state secondary schools.

I would like to begin by extending to you all the best wishes of Chris Carter, the Labour MP for Te Atutu, David Cunliffe, the Labour MP for Titirangi as well as Jonathan Hunt, the Speaker of the House of Representatives. They represent the Labour Party here in west Auckland and they do an outstanding job on your behalf.

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.

Thank you for inviting me to address today's Central North Island Safer Community Co-ordinator's Conference.