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Seasonal Solutions has been launched -- helping to deliver a consistent labour supply to Central Otago growers
- Rick Barker
- Social Development and Employment
Figures released by Customs Minister Rick Barker show that seizures of crystal methamphetamine have increased 16 fold on last year to September 2004.
- Rick Barker
- Customs
Blenheim's courthouse is on track for refurbishment and a spruce up
- Rick Barker
- Courts
Minister credits two-fold increase in collections during campaign to contact centre and media coverage
- Rick Barker
- Courts
From 1 December 2004, the Ministry of Justice will administer the Employment Court
- Rick Barker
- Courts
A new industry partnership addressing the needs of people requiring skills and jobs as well as industry driver shortages.
- Rick Barker
- Social Development and Employment
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.
- Rick Barker
- Courts
The New Zealand Customs Service and Heinz Wattie’s have signed a Secure Export Partnership Agreement
- Rick Barker
- Customs
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.
- Rick Barker
- Customs
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.
- Rick Barker
- Courts
The Customs Service Annual Report for the 2003-2004 financial year has been tabled today
- Rick Barker
- Customs
Those owing fines more than $500 or reparations risk having their names published in papers unless they contact the justice department in two weeks
- Rick Barker
- Courts
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.
- Rick Barker
- Courts
A comprehensive security arrangement between New Zealand and United States Customs authorities has been announced.
- Rick Barker
- Customs
Family Court proceedings are to be opened up to the public and media, under the close control of judges.
- Rick Barker
- Courts
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.
- Rick Barker
- Courts
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
- Rick Barker
- Courts
Efficiency improvements are set to deal with increased pressure on the court system from the volume of cases
- Rick Barker
- Courts
During a visit to Marlborough Rick Barker warned that poor labour conditions in vineyards had to be addressed as part of an agreed long-term strategy.
- Rick Barker
- Social Development and Employment
Work and Income’s latest regional plans exhibit the department's commitment and vision
- Rick Barker
- Community and Voluntary Sector
In recent times speeches by politicians to Rotary Club members have taken on a new significance. Well, let me assure you from the outset that I am here to present an optimistic picture for the future of all New Zealanders.
- Rick Barker
- Courts
Work and Income have secured jobs for 30 per cent more people than aimed for during the 2003–04 financial year.
- Rick Barker
- Courts
Courts Minister Rick Barker today announced the best annual fines collection total ever, and an increase of 28 per cent on last year.
- Rick Barker
- Courts
The Government is stopping methamphetamine at the border to tackling the associated social problems
- Rick Barker
- Customs