Articles tagged with Red Cross

New Zealand to Repeal 150+ Obsolete Laws in Government Spring Clean-Up

1 month ago | 326 views

The New Zealand Government, led by Attorney-General Chris Bishop, plans to repeal over 150 outdated and obsolete laws as part of a statutory spring clean to simplify the legal system and remove confusing, archaic legislation. This process, managed by the Parliamentary Counsel Office and Department of Internal Affairs, involves public consultation and careful review to ensure relevant stakeholders are involved, with repealed Acts preserved online as part of the country’s historical record. Examples of laws targeted for repeal include century-old local Acts regulating milk supply and fish markets, reflecting the project’s goal to modernize laws while retaining New Zealand’s legal heritage.

Tags: Chris Bishop Tyrone Barugh Kaitangata Relief Fund Transfer Act Caledonian Society Of Otago Joint Council of the Order of St John New Zealand Red Cross Society Parliamentary Counsel Office Department of Internal Affairs

NZ Customs Minister Casey Costello to Attend Global Fraud Summit in Europe

4 months ago | 723 views

Customs and Associate Police Minister Casey Costello will attend the Global Fraud Summit in Vienna to address the growing issue of fraud, which is a prevalent crime in New Zealand linked to international organized crime and money laundering. The summit, hosted by INTERPOL and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, emphasizes the need for international cooperation to combat transnational fraud. After the summit, Minister Costello will visit Geneva and London for meetings related to her Customs, Police, and Health responsibilities.

Tags: Casey Costello New Zealand INTERPOL UN Office on Drugs and Crime Global Fraud Summit London Vienna United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Red Cross Red Crescent