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Kiwi firefighters to help battle California blaze
10.07.2008
A contingent of New Zealand and Australian rural firefighters will soon be helping to tackle the wildfires in California, Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker said today. The 40 strong group will include 8 Kiwi rural firefighters from the Department of Conservation, territorial authorities, and forestry companies.
"We have received a formal request for assistance from the National Interagency Fire Centre in the U.S and we are pleased to be able to continue the proud tradition of international support in wildfire fighting built up over the last decade," Mr Barker said.
New Zealand, Australia and the ... more +
Appointments to lottery committees
20.06.2008
Eleven Lottery Regional Community Distribution Committees and eight National Distribution Committees distribute the profits of New Zealand Lotteries.
Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker, has announced 15 appointments and reappointments to the Lottery Regional and National Community Distribution Committees, the Lottery Health Research Distribution Committee, and two newly established Committees; the Lottery Individuals with Disabilities Distr... more +
Interpol briefs Minister on fight against child porn
17.06.2008
The Department of Internal Affairs is highly active on the Internet and feeds intelligence on offenders to Interpol and other agencies.
Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker met today with one of Interpol's specialist officers engaged in combating sex abuse crimes against children.
Michael Moran is a member of Ireland's national police force and is on secondment to Interpol. He is in New Zealand to view the ope... more +
Opening address - United Fire Brigades’ Association of New Zealand Annual Conference
19.03.2008
Opening address, Hon Rick Barker - United Fire Brigades’ Association of New Zealand Annual Conference, Trafalgar Centre, Nelson.
Acknowledgements
Merv George, President UFBA
Dame Margaret Bazley, Chairperson, New Zealand Fire Service Commission <...
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