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A new passport book incorporating distinctive New Zealand artwork design and updated security features will be introduced around the middle of next year, Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker said

Civil Defence Minister Rick Barker today released the final report on Exercise Ruaumoko, New Zealand’s biggest ever civil defence emergency management exercise.

More than $1 million has either been paid, or put under a payment arrangement, following joint operations between the District Court and the NZ Police over the past 12 months.

Civil Defence Minister Rick Barker officially launched the Kia Takatū resource today with a ceremony at Te Kura Māori o Porirua, a

 Civil Defence Minister Rick Barker speaks to Porirua schools to launch Kia Takatū, the Te Reo version of What's The Plan Stan.

The Judicature (High Court Rules) Amendment Bill, which will implement a major rewrite of the High Court Rules, had its first reading in Parliament last evening. 

Veterans’ Affairs Minister Rick Barker responded today to the news that over the weekend, approximately 45 bronze plaques were stolen from graves in the Services section of Otahuhu Cemetery,

More than $3 million fines and reparation has been collected this year through the government initiative that can stop people from travelling overseas if they have unpaid fines or owe money to vict

Associate Minister of Justice Rick Barker has announced the lay members of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal, following their swearing in today.

Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker today welcomed the safe return of nine rural firefighters from a 34-day tour of duty in California, the fifth such deployment to the USA since 2000. 

Lottery Grants Board Presiding Member Rick Barker today announced a grant of up to $433,000 from the Lottery Significant Projects Fund, to Hamilton City Council.

Internal Affairs Minister, Hon Rick Barker, has announced reappointments and appointments to the Lottery Grants Board (the Board) and five Lottery distribution committees. 

Speaking today at the inaugural New Zealand Lawtech and e-Discovery Summit in Auckland, Courts Minister Rick Barker highlighted the work being undertaken to look at expanding electronic filing.

Courts Minister, Rick Barker today unveiled the Foundation Stone that will be laid on the site of the new Supreme Court. 

A grant of up to $2.9 million from the Lottery Significant Projects Fund will allow Porirua City Council to complete the construction of the new Te Rauparaha Arena. 

Minister for Courts, Rick Barker, has welcomed the findings of research conducted on Manukau and Waitakere Family Violence Courts.

It is my pleasure to speak at this important conference, with more than 200 people from Indonesia and New Zealand attending.

Civil Defence Minister Rick Barker left for Jakarta last night to attend a conference aimed at strengthening Indonesian community resilience to earthquakes, tsunami and volcanic eruptions, and deli

Dr Ian Lambie, Judith Fyfe and Andrea Haines have been appointed to the Film and Literature Board of Review, Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker announced today.

Thanks to a grant of up to $784,892 from the Lottery Significant Projects Fund, Nelson will soon have a new multi-sport, indoor stadium.

The ongoing work to improve and streamline services to veterans took a significant step forward today with the release of the Law Commission Issues Paper, Towards a New Veterans’ Entitleme

Thanks to a grant of up to $784,892 from the Lottery Significant Projects Fund, Nelson will soon have a new multi-sport, indoor stadium.

Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker met today with the Canadian High Commissioner, Ms Penny Reedie, to sign a mutual wildfire assistance arrangement between the Provinces and Territories of Canad