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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 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

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.

Work and Income’s latest regional plans exhibit the department's commitment and vision

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.

Work and Income have secured jobs for 30 per cent more people than aimed for during the 2003–04 financial year.

Courts Minister Rick Barker today announced the best annual fines collection total ever, and an increase of 28 per cent on last year.

The Government is stopping methamphetamine at the border to tackling the associated social problems

More information about the Family Court is now available on a user-friendly and updated website

Six housing partnerships worth $3.2 million have begun

Land purchase shows central government agencies and local government all working together to meet the needs of a local community.

The Minister has been shown new innovative IT projects that are speeding up court processes and reducing the case backlog in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney.

Mawhera Incorporation and the Ministry of Justice have reached an agreement that will see the new courthouse located in the town centre.

The number of young people receiving the unemployment benefit has fallen by more than 60% since 1999

People of Hamilton are going to see their historical courthouse brought back to life.

The government has largely adopted the recommendations of an independent working party report on civil court fees.