Tag: casey_costello
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New Zealand Launches Transnational Crime Board to Fight Organised Crime
New Zealand's new Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime Chief Executive Board met for the first time, aiming to improve coordination across agencies fighting organised crime.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal Transnational Serious and Organised CrimeCasey CostelloNew Zealand GovernmentOrganised crimeChief Executive BoardCustomsNew Zealand Police
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NZ First Unveils 2026 Party List Led by Winston Peters
New Zealand First releases its 2026 General Election party list, with Rt Hon Winston Peters at number one and 50 candidates named across electorates nationwide.
Politics and GovernmentElectionOther PartiesGeneral Politics New Zealand FirstWinston Peters2026 General Electionparty listShane JonesCasey CostelloNew Zealand politicsNZ First
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New Zealand Cabinet Approves Tougher Penalties to Tackle Illicit Tobacco Trade
Cabinet approves new offences and higher fines for tobacco packaging breaches, with prison terms for smuggling rising from six months to seven years under a new border security bill.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsLegalCongressSocial Issues Illicit tobaccoCasey CostelloSmokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990Tobacco smugglingCustoms and Excise (Border Security) Amendment BillTobacco exciseNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Introduces Border Security Bill to Combat Organised Crime
Customs Minister Casey Costello introduces a Bill to strengthen border defences against transnational crime, citing a quadrupling of drug seizures and growing child exploitation material trade.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsCongressLegalSocial Issues Border Security BillCasey CostelloNew Zealand CustomsOrganised CrimeDrug SeizuresParliamentChild Exploitation MaterialNew Zealand Government
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Three-Day Postnatal Stays Become Law in New Zealand
New Zealand passes legislation granting mothers up to three days of inpatient postnatal care, backed by $34.4 million, with full national rollout by July 2029.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues postnatal careSimeon BrownCasey CostelloHealthy Futures (3 Day Postnatal Stay) Amendment BillBudget 2026maternity servicesNew Zealand Government
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New Guidance Ends Routine Cognitive Screening for Older Drivers Based on Age Alone
Seniors Minister Casey Costello welcomes clinical guidance confirming older drivers should not face routine cognitive screening based on age alone, following a University of Auckland review of testing and driving safety.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsTransportationSocial IssuesMedical Science Casey Costelloolder driverscognitive screeningMinistry of HealthRoyal New Zealand College of General PractitionersUniversity of AucklandNew Zealand Government
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SuperGold Card to Become Official Photo ID for New Zealand Seniors
New Zealand's SuperGold card will be upgraded to an optional, free photo ID, helping over 900,000 seniors access essential services. Funded by Budget 2026, the new card rolls out from October 2028.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial Issues SuperGold cardseniorsidentificationCasey CostelloBudget 2026government fundingNew Zealand Government
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Budget 2026 Boosts New Zealand Border Security Against Organised Crime
New Zealand's Budget 2026 allocates $81.5 million to Customs for enhanced border security, targeting illegal drugs and organised crime with upgraded equipment, staff training, and new international posts in key regions.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldGeneral PoliticsTradeAustralasia CustomsBorder SecurityBudget 2026Organised CrimeIllicit DrugsCasey CostelloNew Zealand Government
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Minister Costello Joins Pacific Leaders to Combat Transnational Crime
New Zealand's Customs and Associate Police Minister Casey Costello is in Samoa and Fiji, attending a Pacific Transnational Crime Summit to bolster regional cooperation against organized crime and strengthen partnerships across over 15 nations.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldGeneral PoliticsLegalAustralasia Casey CostelloPacific Transnational Crime SummitTransnational CrimeOrganized CrimeSamoaFijiNew Zealand CustomsNew Zealand Government
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Southland Celebrates Resilience Against Organised Crime
Murihiku community gathers to celebrate the Hāpori Manawaroa ki Murihiku programme's success in bolstering community connections and diminishing organised crime's influence through collaborative initiatives.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal MurihikuInvercargillROCCCasey CostelloJason GuthrieTom CampbellOrganized CrimeNew Zealand Police
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55 New Police Officers Join New Zealand's Frontline
Fifty-five new police constables graduated from Wing 389 in Porirua, ready to serve in districts across New Zealand. The diverse group was congratulated by Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and Associate Minister of Police Hon Casey Costello.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesEducation New Zealand PoliceRichard ChambersCasey CostelloTe Rauparaha ArenaPoliceMillie-Maree SedgwickJordan Bremner
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New Police Officers to Graduate in Wellington and Auckland
Recruit wings 389 and 390 will graduate in Wellington and Auckland, marking their completion of initial training. Commissioner Richard Chambers and Hon Casey Costello to attend ceremonies.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSportGeneral Politics New Zealand PoliceRichard ChambersCasey CostelloCameron LeslieSir John KeyWellingtonAuckland
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New Zealand Police to Honour Fallen Officers on Police Remembrance Day
New Zealand Police will commemorate Police Remembrance Day on September 29th, honouring officers who died in the line of duty, including Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, whose name will be added to the Roll of Honour.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement New Zealand PolicePolice Remembrance DayLyn FlemingRoyal New Zealand Police CollegeMatthew HuntJill RogersCasey Costello
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Police Launch 'Escape, Hide, Tell' Campaign
New public information campaign, 'Escape, Hide, Tell,' to be launched in Wellington by Associate Minister of Police, Hon. Casey Costello, and Assistant Commissioner Mike Johnson.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral Politics Escape, Hide, Tellpublic information campaignWellingtonCasey CostelloMike JohnsonPoliceNew Zealand Police
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Porirua Launches Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities Programme
Porirua launches the Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities (ROCC) programme, a community-led initiative to address the root causes of organised crime and support lasting change for families.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement PoriruaROCCorganised crimeCasey CostelloTe Rūnanga o Toa RangatiramethamphetaminecommunityNew Zealand Police
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Royal New Zealand Police College Opens Auckland Campus
The Royal New Zealand Police College has opened its Auckland Campus, offering senior training courses and recruit wings. The campus aims to attract more recruits and develop world-class police officers.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementEducation Royal New Zealand Police CollegeAucklandRichard ChambersMark MitchellCasey CostelloMassey Universityrecruit trainingNew Zealand Police
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New Zealand Boosts Aged Care with $24 Million Investment
New Zealand invests $24 million to enhance aged care access and reduce hospital stays for older adults, improving community rehabilitation and specialized support.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaSocial Issues Casey CostelloAssociate Minister of HealthAged CareHealthcare FundingHospital DischargeResidential Care
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Budget 2025: Rates Relief Extended to 66,000 More SuperGold Cardholders
Budget 2025 will provide rates relief to an additional 66,000 SuperGold cardholders by introducing a new income abatement threshold from July 1, increasing the maximum rebate to $805.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSocial IssuesEconomyFederal GovernmentState Governments Budget 2025SuperGold CardRates Rebate SchemeSimon WattsCasey CostelloLocal GovernmentSeniors