Labour Party

nats score drugs own gaol

28.10.2008

National's policy release on work and drug treatment in prisons fails to recognise huge progress in both areas over the last three years, compared with its own lacklustre performance in office, Corrections Minister Phil Goff said today.

"In terms of drug treatment, Labour has increased drug and alcohol treatment units in prisons to six, allowing 500 ... more +

Nats offer smoke and mirrors on sentencing and bail

Phil Goff

22.10.2008

National's latest release on law and order is purely rhetoric, will have no impact on community safety and much of John Key's statement is deliberately dishonest, Corrections Minister Phil Goff said.

"National's claims that Labour is 'saving prison beds' is patently incorrect. Since 2004, Labour has added nearly 2500 prison beds, many of them in four new prisons." Phil Goff said.

"That came at a cost of around $1 billion in capital expenditure and between $130 million and $150 mi... more +

NZ Defence contribution to the Balkans ends

Phil Goff

06.10.2008

The New Zealand Defence Force's nine-year contribution to the United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) has drawn to a close, Defence Minister Phil Goff said today.

"The withdrawal brings to a close a 16-year commitment to peace and stability in the Balkans region, which at its peak in the ... more +