Minister: Judith Collins

Minister presents first Probation Officer award

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:39:26 +1300

Judith Collins | Corrections

Corrections Minister Judith Collins today presented the Minister's Excellence Award to Shanis Williams - the first Probation Officer to receive the Award. The Minister established the award this year ...

Police, Customs congratulated on big meth bust

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:59:04 +1300

Maurice Williamson | Police

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. A joint...

Minister launches ANZAC speech contest

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:33:35 +1300

Judith Collins | Veterans' Affairs

Veterans Affairs Minister Judith Collins today launched a major secondary schools speech contest honouring the spirit of the ANZACs. The National Bank RNZRSA Cyril Bassett VC Speech Competition will g...

Minister opens National Park Police Station

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:47:23 +1300

Judith Collins | Police

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. Ms Collins joined Police and members of the co...

New unit to hunt assets of organised crime

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:59:35 +1300

Judith Collins | Police

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. The new 22-strong un...

Street racers will have ‘date with the crusher'

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:34:00 +1300

Judith Collins | Police

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. The Sent...

Labour okays more street racer misery

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:34:12 +1300

Judith Collins | Police

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. Labour's la...

Public has more confidence in Police in 2009

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:40:11 +1300

Judith Collins | Police

A new survey shows New Zealanders have more confidence in the Police than they did last year, Police Minister Judith Collins says. Ms Collins welcomed the findings of the New Zealand Police Citizens' ...

Prisoner numbers highlight need for skills, rehab

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:44:36 +1300

Judith Collins | Corrections

A new record number of prisoners highlights the need to effectively rehabilitate prisoners and bring the prison population down, Corrections Minister Judith Collins said. At the weekly headcount today...

Organised crime threatens NZ way of life

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:09:42 +1300

Judith Collins | Police

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. Speaking to the New Zealand Police Association Annual ...

Taking care of business - the fight against organised crime

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:07:56 +1300

Judith Collins | Police

Good afternoon and thank you for inviting me to join you today. It is indeed a privilege to be addressing a group of men and women who are dedicated to promoting the security of New Zealanders, their ...

Graduates urged to build strong community ties

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:58:46 +1300

Judith Collins | Police

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. Speaking at the graduation ...

Minister welcomes Expert Panel probation plan

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:57:58 +1300

Judith Collins | Corrections

Corrections Minister Judith Collins today welcomed the release of a plan recommending a fundamental rethink of probation services. The Probation Expert Panel today released a plan in which it would ov...

New Zealand remembers ‘darkest day'

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:16:05 +1300

Judith Collins | Veterans' Affairs

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. "Along wit...

Minister welcomes launch of Crimestoppers

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:52:24 +1300

Judith Collins | Police

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". Cri...

Providing skills to break the cycle of offending

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:35:45 +1300

Judith Collins | Corrections

Address to launch of Prisoner Skills and Employment Strategy Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility, Manukau City 7 October, 9am Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. Greetings and...

1000 extra prisoners to receive job training

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:17:29 +1300

Judith Collins | Corrections

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. The Prisoner Skills and Employment S...

New laws will tackle evil of family violence

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:28:57 +1300

Judith Collins | Police

New legislation will help protect victims of family violence and see more offenders held to account for their actions, Police Minister Judith Collins says. Crime statistics released by police today re...

Minister honours police killed in line of duty

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:37:34 +1300

Judith Collins | Police

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. Ms Collins joined senior poli...

Milestone for world-leading crime fighter

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:38:13 +1200

Judith Collins | Police

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 announ...

Address to Horowhenua Neighbourhood Support

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:01:33 +1200

Judith Collins | Police

Thank you for inviting me to join you this evening, and thank you for that kind introduction. Ladies and gentlemen, the grass-roots nature of community support is, I believe, extremely important to ou...

NZ prisoner numbers highest ever

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:47:19 +1200

Judith Collins | Corrections

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. At Mond...

Address to Sensible Sentencing Trust Victims' Rights Conference

beehive.govt.nz — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:13:35 +1200

Judith Collins | Police

Good morning, and thank you for inviting me to join you today, and thank you for that kind introduction. Ladies and gentlemen, I try to get out of the Beehive as often as I can to attend functions suc...

Government has zero tolerance for crims

beehive.govt.nz — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:11:02 +1200

Judith Collins | Police

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...

Labour goes soft on boy racers

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:36:06 +1200

Judith Collins | Police

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 ...

Labour undermines voters’ desire to crack down on boy racers

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:00:29 +1200

Judith Collins | Police

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. "Labour's minority repo...

Corrections focuses on public safety - Minister

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:24:19 +1200

Judith Collins | Corrections

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 ...

Address to opening of Christchurch South Police Station

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:40:13 +1200

Judith Collins | Police

Police Deputy Commissioner Rob Pope Canterbury District Commander, Dave Cliff MC: Senior Constable Keith du Dulin Mayor: Bob Parker Kaumatua: John Panirau and Tuhurouta Mike Kaui Southern Area Command...

Minister opens Christchurch South police station

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:36:34 +1200

Judith Collins | Police

The Government's commitment to front-line policing was reinforced today, with Police Minister Judith Collins officially opening the new Christchurch South Police station. The station is the seventh op...

Labour knows better than Police?

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:01:39 +1200

Judith Collins | Police

The constant stream of misinformation flowing from Labour regarding the conduct of the Police undermines the good work done by New Zealand's law enforcement, Police Minister Judith Collins said today....