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A major review to improve the gathering of justice sector information has just been launched.

The Border Security Bill has now been referred to the Government Administration Select Committee after passing its first reading in Parliament today.

Recent criticism of welfare numbers is a smokescreen by opposition parties to mask an unpalatable reality, Associate Social Development and Employment Minister Rick Barker said.

Maintaining New Zealand's reputation as a safe trading partner and a country free from terrorism are central to the Border Security Bill, introduced today by Customs Minister Rick Barker.

Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment Rick Barker defends Work and Income's Northland seasonal work record

The New Zealand Customs Service is increasing its manpower at the border to detect and seize increasing shipments of precursors and illicit drugs such as P and ecstasy

Trade and border security will be strengthened from this year with significant new budget funding to protect the export supply chain and lessen the threat of terrorism to New Zealand and its trading partners.

Three large exporters will work with the New Zealand Customs Service on a secure export pilot programme.

A wood industry cluster group based in Hawke's Bay is aiming to become a centre of excellence and innovation for value-added timber products and furniture design.

Customs Minister Rick Barker met his Australian counterpart Senator Chris Ellison this week to discuss how both countries will enhance Trans-Tasman border security

An increasing shortage of bus drivers in Auckland is creating jobs for the unemployed.

Claims that recent studies of US welfare reforms prove such moves would work in New Zealand are wrong, as Associate Minister of Social Services and Employment Rick Barker explains.

Associate Minister of Social Services and Employment Rick Barker explains how the Government deals with benefit debt and fraud.

Customs Minister Rick Barker discusses how new funding will enhance proactive drug control programmes at New Zealand borders

Central Hawke's Bay residents will soon be benefitting from the opening of the latest Heartland Services Centre.

Act has no clue about seasonal work matters, Associate Minister of Social Services and Employment Rick Barker says.

Customs Minister Rick Barker discusses plans to increase New Zealand trade security

Customs Minister Rick Barker says vehicles seized with tampered odometers then later auctioned do not constitute a safety risk

New strategies introduced by the Government to catch people committing benefit fraud are working, Associate Minister of Social Services and Employment Rick Barker said.

The National Party's ideas on social welfare cannot compete with the facts, Associate Minister of Social Services and Employment Rick Barker says.

Customs Minister Rick Barker urges New Zealand importers and exporters to provide accurate and timely documentation of goods.

As New Zealanders head to the coasts for summer holidays, Customs Minister, Rick Barker, is reminding people to keep an eye out for anything that looks “suspicious”.

Customs Minister Rick Barker praises Customs staff during a busy summer arrivals period.