Labour Party

Funding for for flood work in Northland

05.11.2008

$500,000 for a fund to relocate or raise homes in and around flood-prone Kaeo

Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones and Civil Defence Minister Rick Barker today announced that the government has approved a $500,000 contribution to a joint fund (with the Northland Regional Council NRC, Far North District Council FNDC, and homeowners) to relocate or raise homes in a... more +

Nats copy Labour on civil defence

Rick Barker

07.10.2008

National's Civil Defence policy released over the weekend shows a lack of understanding of how Civil Defence and Emergency Management works.

"Despite attempting to criticise the government at every turn on Civil Defence, National has produced a policy that proposes nothing new whatsoever," said Civil Defence Minister Rick Barker.

National talk about joint delivery of civil defence and emergency services. Labour has done that.</... more +

Disaster Awareness Week 2008: Get Ready Get Thru

Rick Barker

04.10.2008

Disaster Awareness Week 2008 begins tomorrow on 5 October. Civil Defence Minister Rick Barker today reminded New Zealanders to get prepared for the impacts of a disaster or emergency.

"Preparedness makes such a difference to our ability to survive," said Mr Barker.

"Our key messages... more +