Judith Collins - Parliament's biggest gas-guzzler

Tue, 04 May 2010 5:24p.m.

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Figures obtained by 3 News show Police Minister Judith Collins is by far the biggest spender when it comes to running her taxpayer-funded car for private use.

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05 May 2011 10:44p.m.

Liz wrote:

The rules for family using company vehicles and getting free flights, accomodation etc is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. The fact they are getting 200k + salary a year is enough. They choose this position and career, and they can OBVIOUSLY afford to pay for their family to travel and stay where ever they need to, so come on New Zealand. Are we a democracy or a nation led by corrupt selfish think for them selfers.

07 May 2010 05:06a.m.

Jan.. wrote:

Bruce, You should be planning on building your probation Department of Corrections in the business district and not in the Residental area..
The Ministry of Police and Turia should be granted up $300-$500 per petrol per month, I believed they need to feel comfortable dealing with those bad fagats out there..
I agreed with brendon, $100 per week for petrol is nothing..
Stay healthy Bruce, I do know the Department of Corrections and the mistakes they used to make, but I am happy that you comfronted the situation..

05 May 2010 03:50p.m.

Bruce wrote:

Think about it people, she gets a chauffeur to drive her around at her beckon call, she then gets a car for the family and private use, If that is not a blatant misuse of public funds during times of showing restraint nothing is.
We are all aware the perks given to politicians are excessive, but if the National government is demanding the tightening of the belt they too should be expected to lead from the front.
Just listen to her reply she sound like a kid caught with the hand in the lolly jar. If I was a betting man you would think she may have been using the car outside of the criteria and this could come back to haunt her. Shame on you Crusher Collins