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Courts Minister Rick Barker today said that the government is aware of growing public concern over oral preliminary hearings, and the impact having to give evidence twice can have on the victims of

Tribute08 - a commemoration and reunion event for all New Zealand Viet Nam veterans starts today with a Welcome in Civic Square followed by Sub-Unit family gatherings.

Speech notes for Hon Rick Barker's address at the Civic Welcome, Tribute08, Civic Square, Wellington.

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 Law Commission’s latest report, A New Inquiries Act, tabled in Parliament today has been welcomed by Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker.

New Zealand has taken the next step in increased tsunami preparedness with the release of a national standard for tsunami signs.

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Veterans' Affairs Minister Rick Barker said today that the Crown apology to Viet Nam veterans and their families will be made in Parliament next week.

Budget 2008 provides a range of initiatives across the wider justice sector to strengthen the justice system and ensure that New Zealanders live in safe and responsive communities.

With Tribute 08 fewer than two weeks away, Veterans' Affairs Minister, Rick Barker has welcomed the news that 5046 Viet Nam veterans and their family members have now registered with Veterans' Affa

Courts Minister, Rick Barker has today launched a set of new information resources, developed to ensure that all people who interact with Youth Court are aware of the court process and what to expe

Speech notes for presentation by Hon Rick Barker, Minister of Veterans' Affairs to the 2008 Veterans' Affairs International Ministerial Summit Washington DC.

Internal Affairs Minister, Rick Barker today declared the new Lottery Community Sector Research Fund open for applications.

Veterans Affairs Minister, Rick Barker departs for Washington D.C today to attend the 2008 Veterans' Affairs International Ministerial Summit where he will deliver a paper on post deployment care f

Courts Minister, Rick Barker has welcomed the invitation from National Courts spokesperson, Kate Wilkinson to outline the steps the government is taking to address the issue of Court waiting times

The recent smashing of an international passport counterfeiting ring by Thai authorities in Bangkok is a timely reminder of the value of the New Zealand passport and the need for passport holders t

The process for the free one off medical checks for Viet Nam veterans is now in the final trial stages and Veterans Affairs New Zealand will start sending information about how to access the checks

State of the art projection equipment will be used tonight to illuminate the full front facade of Parliament with a programme of tumbling poppies, floating petals and Peter Jackson's restoration of

Cabinet has agreed to a proposal that will see the provision of services to veterans improved and made more efficient, Veterans' Affairs Minister, Rick Barker has announced.

Supplementary Order Papers amending the Family Court Matters Bill have been tabled by Courts Minister, Rick Barker.

A small increase in the Fire Service levy, the first in seven years, will take effect on 1 July, Internal Affairs Minister, Rick Barker said today.

Hon Rick Barker's opening address to the Northern Region Minister's CDEM Forum. Whangarei District Council, Rust Avenue, Whangarei.

Hon Rick Barker, Minister of Intenal Affiars. Speech notes for the second reading of the Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Amendment Bill.
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Civil Defence Minister, Rick Barker, today launched the new 24/7 Civil Defence Emergency Management Warning and Advisory system.

Courts Minister, Rick Barker has today announced the outcome of a joint operation between Police and Ministry of Justice, aimed at boyracers and collecting outstanding fines.