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Changes to unemployment benefit stand-down come in on May 1 this year.

Rick Barker becomes responsible for the Charities Commission from 1 July.

From July 1 2005, responsibility for the Charities Commission will transfer from the Ministry of Economic Development to the Department of Internal Affairs

More pirated goods seized and more counterfeit coming into NZ. Customs Minsiter calls for discussion on how to work with Police and Economic Development in order to stop more goods at the border.

Interesting facts and information about out the workings of NZ legal systems and courts are at the fingertips with a new online education tool

Cabinet has approved a significant increase of funding for the broadcasting of election programmes for the 2005 election. The total for the broadcasting of election programmes will be $3.212 million.

Volunteering is enriching and part of the kiwi way of life.

Extra money to build up New Zealand's infrastructure is now secure.

Supported employment for sickness and invalid beneficiaries is changing lives.

Collections Campaign targets young men

Customs drug seizure statistics for 2004 show a steep rise in seizure of pure methamphetamine and the precursors that are used to make it

W & i Seasonal Co-ordinator in full swing as harvest season starts

Delivery: 7pm Port of Napier
Thank you for inviting me to speak this evening. It is exciting to see so many cadets completing their horticultural training and others getting their first year scholarships.

The success of New Zealand's tourism industry, and increasing numbers of New Zealanders travelling, means there was a 12 percent increase in people arriving or departing from our international airports in the last financial year.

New Zealanders returning home will get a tax break on their vehicles, if they meet certain requirements.

Victim Support volunteers are working alongside Customs officers to provide a helpful and personal response to those returning from Asia.

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.

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

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.

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