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Speech by Rick Barker launching Seasonal Solutions, the first step in delivering a consistent labour supply to Central Otago growers for the 2004/05 season

Seasonal Solutions has been launched -- helping to deliver a consistent labour supply to Central Otago growers

Figures released by Customs Minister Rick Barker show that seizures of crystal methamphetamine have increased 16 fold on last year to September 2004.

Launch of new x-ray scanning equipment, Auckland Airport

Good Evening. I must say what a pleasure it is to be here, both to live here and to open this stunning, CAT scanner

Blenheim's courthouse is on track for refurbishment and a spruce up

Minister credits two-fold increase in collections during campaign to contact centre and media coverage

From 1 December 2004, the Ministry of Justice will administer the Employment Court

This new Work and Income job partnership will see around 110 people trained as drivers around New Zealand by mid next year.

A new industry partnership addressing the needs of people requiring skills and jobs as well as industry driver shortages.

The government is carrying out a review of New Zealand's infringement regime with a view to rebuilding it to be more credible, simple and fair.

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The New Zealand Customs Service and Heinz Wattie’s have signed a Secure Export Partnership Agreement

The NZ Supply Chain Security Strategy means greater confidence over the low risk nature of New Zealand goods, providing greater facilitation and certainty for our shipments.

Calls to the Collections 0800 FINES number have increased ten-fold since radio advertising began 10 days ago to warn fine and reparation defaulters their names could be published in daily and local papers.

The government is improving job prospects, encouraging more employment, investing in long-term social services such as health and education and modernising the nation's infrastructure

The Customs Service Annual Report for the 2003-2004 financial year has been tabled today

Those owing fines more than $500 or reparations risk having their names published in papers unless they contact the justice department in two weeks

It is a pleasure to have an opportunity to participate in this gathering, even if only for a short while, because I come wearing two – no three – Ministerial hats, all of which are relevant to the business of this hui.

A comprehensive security arrangement between New Zealand and United States Customs authorities has been announced.

Family Court proceedings are to be opened up to the public and media, under the close control of judges.

The fee increase and planned legislative changes in the Criminal Procedures Bill are part of an overhaul designed to strengthen juries and make it easier for people to serve on them.

Details of the Government's response to the Law Commission's Delivering Justice for All report, which recommended changes to New Zealand's courts and tribunals

Efficiency improvements are set to deal with increased pressure on the court system from the volume of cases