19 November, 2009
Hundreds call anonymous crime line
Police Minister Judith Collins today hailed the success of the Crimestoppers initiative which has received hundreds of calls from the public since it was launched last month.
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13 November, 2009
Minister presents first Probation Officer award
Corrections Minister Judith Collins today presented the Minister's Excellence Award to Shanis Williams - the first Probation Officer to receive the Award.
Read full release >>13 November, 2009
Police, Customs congratulated on big meth bust
Police Minister Judith Collins and Customs Minister Maurice Williamson today congratulated the Police and Customs Service for the interception of a major shipment of methamphetamine this week.
Read full release >>11 November, 2009
Minister launches ANZAC speech contest
Veterans Affairs Minister Judith Collins today launched a major secondary schools speech contest honouring the spirit of the ANZACs.
Read full release >>5 November, 2009
Minister opens National Park Police Station
A new police station at National Park will be an important link in the protective cordon around the Central Plateau, Police Minister Judith Collins said.
Read full release >>29 October, 2009
New unit to hunt assets of organised crime
A team of hardened investigators is to be formed to hunt down and seize the millions of dollars in profits made by organised crime, Police Minister Judith Collins announced today.
Read full release >>21 October, 2009
Street racers will have ‘date with the crusher'
Illegal street racers will face the ultimate deterrent with the passing of a law today which will see the worst offenders' cars confiscated and destroyed, Police Minister Judith Collins said.
Read full release >>20 October, 2009
Labour okays more street racer misery
A Labour Party attempt to stop the vehicles of repeat illegal street racers being crushed would result in dangerous cars being put back on the streets, Police Minister Judith Collins says.
Read full release >>20 October, 2009
Public has more confidence in Police in 2009
A new survey shows New Zealanders have more confidence in the Police than they did last year, Police Minister Judith Collins says.
Read full release >>19 October, 2009
Prisoner numbers highlight need for skills, rehab
A new record number of prisoners highlights the need to effectively rehabilitate prisoners and bring the prison population down, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said.
Read full release >>15 October, 2009
Organised crime threatens NZ way of life
Police Minister Judith Collins today declared war on organised crime, describing it as one of the biggest threats to the New Zealand way of life.
Read full release >>15 October, 2009
Taking care of business - the fight against organised crime
Address to the NZ Police Association Annual Conference James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, Wellington
Read full speech >>15 October, 2009
Graduates urged to build strong community ties
Police Minister Judith Collins today urged police graduates to build strong relationships with the communities they serve, and create a society where crime is not accepted.
Read full release >>14 October, 2009
Minister welcomes Expert Panel probation plan
Corrections Minister Judith Collins today welcomed the release of a plan recommending a fundamental rethink of probation services.
Read full release >>12 October, 2009
New Zealand remembers ‘darkest day'
The loss of almost 850 young New Zealanders in the fields near the Belgian village of Passchendaele continues to be felt 92 years later, Veterans Affairs Minister Judith Collins said today.
Read full release >>12 October, 2009
Minister welcomes launch of Crimestoppers
Police Minister Judith Collins today welcomed the launch of the Crimestoppers initiative in New Zealand, saying it would provide an anonymous channel for people to "speak out and speak the truth".
Read full release >>7 October, 2009
Providing skills to break the cycle of offending
It gives me great pleasure to be here today as we launch the Prisoner Skills and Employment Strategy 2009-2012.
Read full speech >>7 October, 2009
1000 extra prisoners to receive job training
At least 1000 extra prisoners will gain skills and work experience under a new strategy by the Department of Corrections, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said.
Read full release >>1 October, 2009
New laws will tackle evil of family violence
New legislation will help protect victims of family violence and see more offenders held to account for their actions, Police Minister Judith Collins says.
Read full release >>29 September, 2009
Minister honours police killed in line of duty
All New Zealanders owe a debt of gratitude to police officers who lost their lives making New Zealand a better and safer place, Police Minister Judith Collins said today.
Read full release >>23 September, 2009
Milestone for world-leading crime fighter
New Zealand Police's pioneering DNA database has been updated with its 100,000th profile, creating a milestone in the development of a unique crime-fighting tool, Police Minister Judith Collins announced today.
Read full release >>22 September, 2009
Address to Horowhenua Neighbourhood Support
Thank you for inviting me to join you this evening, and thank you for that kind introduction.
Read full speech >>21 September, 2009
NZ prisoner numbers highest ever
The number of prisoners behind bars in New Zealand is at its highest level ever, and underlines the urgent need to create extra prison capacity, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said today.
Read full release >>19 September, 2009
Address to Sensible Sentencing Trust Victims' Rights Conference
Good morning, and thank you for inviting me to join you today, and thank you for that kind introduction.
Read full speech >>19 September, 2009
Government has zero tolerance for crims
The National-led government is clamping down on criminals with a raft of new legislation, Police and Corrections Minister Judith Collins told the Sensible Sentencing Trust's Victims' Rights Conference today.
Read full release >>17 September, 2009
Labour goes soft on boy racers
Labour can expect to face anger and disappointment among voters, particularly in Canterbury, after stating it won't support the Vehicle Confiscation and Seizure Bill, Police Minister Judith Collins said today.
Read full release >>15 September, 2009
Labour undermines voters’ desire to crack down on boy racers
Police Minister Judith Collins is calling on Labour to declare its hand regarding its support of the Vehicle Confiscation and Seizure Bill, which was tabled in the House today.
Read full release >>14 September, 2009
Corrections focuses on public safety - Minister
The Department of Corrections' Value for Money Review has delivered positive initiatives to position the organisation as a world leader in public safety, Corrections Minister Judith Collins announced today.
Read full release >>11 September, 2009
Address to opening of Christchurch South Police Station
As Police Minister, few things give me greater pleasure than the opportunity to open a new police station.
Read full speech >>11 September, 2009
Minister opens Christchurch South police station
The Government's commitment to front-line policing was reinforced today, with Police Minister Judith Collins officially opening the new Christchurch South Police station.
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