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George Hawkins' speech to the Forest and Rural Fire Association conference.

Minister congratulates refugees from the Tampa on becoming NZ citizens.

Changes to passport and citizenship rules will help protect security and identity.

Tampa refugees have earned their citizenship, says Internal Affairs Minister George Hawkins.

Gambling stats show community money up, machines down

Fred Anderson, recently retired Manukau City Councillor, former union secretary and community stalwart died on Saturday 8 January 2005

Minister introduces legislation to allow licensing trust members to participate in gaming machine proceeds distribution decisions

New database to provide for better informed debate about censorship issues

NZ's fire and rescue services and their future is the subject of a just-released public discussion document, and the public are being asked what they think

Look after your valuable passport.

New moves on gamblers' losses

Proposed changes to Identity (Citizenship and Travel Documents) Bill deliver fairness and certainty

On behalf of Hon Mark Burton, Minister responsible for the Fire Service Commission.

Changes to Citizenship and travel documents proposed

New Identity (Citizenship and Travel Documents) Bill on the way.

Time for a reexamination of current legislation around fire and rescue services

Minister announces new appointments to the Lotteries and Gambling Commission

Internal Affairs Minister George Hawkins is pleased to announce the reappointment of Bill Hastings as Chief Censor.

Mr Hastings’ appointment is for a further three-year term.

He was first appointed Chief Censor in October 1999.

New Zealand's Guide Dog Service is world renowned.

James Hay Convention Centre, Christchurch.

Thank you for inviting me to speak with you this morning.

The Censorship Compliance Unit has achieved international recognition in two main areas.

Pokie numbers could fall.

Gambling Act passed.

Good morning.

Thank you for the opportunity to be here today to open this important addition to Auckland’s roading system.

·I would like to begin by acknowledging my Parliamentary colleagues,