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A bid to reduce the high number of young drivers dying unnecessarily on New Zealand roads is a central focus of a package of road safety initiatives announced today.

Thank you very much for inviting me to be with you today at your pay parade.

The Government will in the New Year appoint an expert panel to review outstanding electoral issues following passing of the Electoral Finance Act 2007, says Justice Minister Annette King.

Legislation to better support and guide the work of police has been introduced to Parliament, Police Minister Annette King announced today.

I move that the Electoral Finance Bill, the Broadcasting Amendment Bill (No 3) and the Electoral Amendment Bill be now read a third time.

The Television 3 news story last month on the Deodar III began with a warning --- Boating baddies beware!

Transport Minister Annette King and Environment Canterbury Chair Sir Kerry Burke have announced that the Government and the Canterbury region are working together to implement a ten-year transport strategy for Canterbury.

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Speech from Transport Minister Annette King

Transport Minister Annette King today announced the reappointment of Pauline Winter as the Deputy Chief Commissioner of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission and the reappointment of Bryan Wyness as a Member of the Commission.

Justice Minister Annette King says government departments and agencies are doing a huge amount of work to improve the quality of our public services and living standards for New Zealanders.

The National Party has finally come clean and admitted that they believe New Zealanders have no right to know who finances political parties in this country, Justice Minister Annette King said today.

A controlled permit system to allow heavier vehicles on specified New Zealand routes is to be investigated

The National Party closed them; the people linked arms to save them. Now Labour is delivering on its promise to save the remaining rural hospitals that had been at risk.

The Select Committee and the Government have listened to concerns about the Electoral Finance Bill and have made a number of changes, Justice Minister Annette King said when tabling a Supplementary Order Paper to the Bill today.

"I believe we are only now beginning to expose the real level of domestic violence in this country, to bring to light what has been New Zealand’s dark and shameful secret."

Transport Minister Annette King has announced the appointment of Yvonne Sharp as the Chair of the Road Safety Trust Board and the reappointment of Tony Knight as the New Zealand Automobile Association Trustee on the Board.

The Labour-led Government gives high priority to addressing youth offending and in this speech Annette King takes the opportunity to reflect on some of the achievements in youth justice over the past few years, and on the challenges that lie ahead.

This year's conference coincides with the 25th anniversary of New Zealand’s Official Information Act 1982.

The Minister of Justice officially declares Nicola White's new book on the Official Information Act to be publically available.

Electoral Finance Bill second reading

Mr Speaker, I move that the Electoral Finance Bill be now read a second time.

The TranzAlpine is one of New Zealand’s special trains --- some would say it is the country’s most special rail experience --- so it is special to be here today as part of your TranzAlpine’s 20th birthday celebration.

The National Party continues to dance on the head of a pin in trying to create concern over the Electoral Finance Bill through claiming that TVNZ will not be able to run election advertisements during 2008, Justice Minister Annette King says.

Transport Minister Annette King today announced reappointments to the following transport sector boards.

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