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12 February 2001

12 February 2001

12 February 2001

12 February 2001

12 February 2001

The latest ranking of National's spokesperson for Ethnic Affairs, Pansy Wong, shows how the National Party fails to take the portfolio seriously.

Minister of Police Hon George Hawkins said claims by National Leader Jenny Shipley that Police numbers would be 400 down by the end of this year are wrong.

A new Migrant Resource Centre will be established by the Auckland and Manukau City Councils to improve support services for new migrants, Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel and Ethnic Affairs Minister George Hawkins said today.

Minister of Police Hon George Hawkins today announced statistics that show the lowest level of recorded burglary since 1982.

I would like to acknowledge and thank the organisers of this festival for inviting me to attend tonight's function.

Minister of Police Hon George Hawkins said claims that toilet paper shortages have occurred because of Police budget cuts is totally false.

Minister of Internal Affairs Hon George Hawkins said the participation of more than 1000 volunteers this month in Water Safety New Zealand's special learn to swim event highlighted the willingness of New Zealanders to give of their time for a good cause.

Minister of Police Hon. George Hawkins has launched the highly visible Highway Patrol.

Minister of Police Hon. George Hawkins said his message to the Police Commissioner has been simple, that the Government expects taxpayers money to be used wisely.

National's Police spokesperson Brian Neeson has demonstrated how he hasn't a clue how the New Zealand Police operates, Minister of Police Hon. George Hawkins said.

Minister of Internal Affairs Hon. George Hawkins has announced that the rate of Fire Service levy will be increased from 1 March 2001.

National's Police spokesperson Brian Neeson has demonstrated how he hasn't a clue how the New Zealand Police operates, Minister of Police Hon. George Hawkins said.

Welcome to tangata whenua, kaumatua John Tahuparae, volunteers, Mr Speaker, Ministers Burton and Maharey, Tim Barnett MP, other MPs attending, and members of the IYV Ministerial Reference Group.

New Zealanders will be urged to "value volunteers" over the next 12 months as part of a Government-led initiative to adopt the United Nations International Year of Volunteers 2001.

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the launch of International Year of Volunteers 2001, on 5 December, International Day of the Volunteer.

Minister of Internal Affairs Hon. George Hawkins said the Government has had to bail Waitangi Marae out of debt after a facilities upgrade project, driven by the previous National government, went over-budget.

Welcome and Introduction
· Welcome Government and Utility Executives and members of the Government Administration Select Committee.

I would like to begin by extending by conveying the apologies and best wishes of Prime Minister Helen Clark. Unfortunately Helen could not be here this evening. However she wishes you all the very best for a fun and enjoyable evening.