Casey Costello
New ZealandpoliticianFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Casey Costello is a Member of Parliament representing NZ First in New Zealand. She was involved in a public controversy when Judge Ema Aitken allegedly confronted a speaker at a NZ First fundraiser, highlighting tensions between political statements and the judiciary.
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The advisory group told Cabinet minister Casey Costello about the need for more powers to freeze suspected criminal assets.
Ye ‘Cathay’ Hua forfeits $3.3m in assets after New Zealand’s biggest money laundering investigationNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
Casey Costello is a Cabinet Minister who discussed the need for better protections against exploitation in New Zealand.
Kiwifruit labour companies run by Ajaypal Singh in liquidation allegedly owing $57m in unpaid taxNew Zealand· 2026-03-02
Casey Costello emphasized the need for bold initiatives to protect against exploitation and hold perpetrators accountable.
Kiwifruit labour companies run by Ajaypal Singh in liquidation allegedly owing $57m in unpaid taxNew Zealand· 2026-02-25Cabinet Minister Casey Costello was informed by the advisory group about the speed of organised crime compared to enforcement agencies.
Professional money launderer Daniel Hu to forfeit $3.3 million after covert police investigation Operation MartinezNew Zealand· 2026-02-16
Casey Costello is an NZ First minister who was recognized by Judge Aitken during the incident.
Judicial conduct hearing: Judge Ema Aitken questioned about alcohol consumption on night of Northern Club fracasNew Zealand· 2026-02-16
Cabinet Minister Casey Costello was mentioned in the context of the expert panel's recommendations for improving information sharing among government agencies.
Police make arrest in alleged kidnapping of $3m ‘money mule’ in kiwifruit tax scamNew Zealand· 2026-02-14
Casey Costello is mentioned as an NZ First minister who interacted with David Galler.
Judicial conduct hearing: Judge David McNaughton refers to possible ‘excessive drinking’ by KC lawyer at Auckland’s Northern ClubNew Zealand· 2026-02-13
Casey Costello, an NZ First minister, documented her encounter with Dr. David Galler at the NZ First event.
Judicial conduct hearing: Judge Ema Aitken denies lying, felt pressured to write apology letters after NZ First incidentNew Zealand· 2026-02-12
Costello claimed that Judge Aitken was intoxicated during the incident.
Judge Ema Aitken judicial conduct hearing: NZ First minister Casey Costello claims celebrity doctor was ‘intoxicated’New Zealand· 2026-02-12
Casey Costello is mentioned as a Cabinet minister present at the event.
Video of Michael Reed, KC asked to leave NZ First’s Northern Club event played at Judicial Conduct Panel probe into Judge Ema AitkenNew Zealand· 2026-02-11
Galler allegedly cornered party MP Casey Costello and berated her.
Judge Ema Aitken appears before Judicial Conduct Panel after Northern Club incident involving Winston PetersNew Zealand· 2026-02-09
The threat of organised crime in the Pacific was discussed in a detailed report by a group of experts advising Cabinet Minister Casey Costello last year.
Comanchero gang member ‘Eneasi Tangi Taumoefolau to spend rest of life in Tongan prison for drug importingNew Zealand· 2026-02-04
Casey Costello is a Cabinet Minister who addressed the issues of organised crime and labour exploitation in New Zealand.
More than $3m put into bank accounts of illegal migrant in alleged kiwifruit tax evasion scam, police investigate alleged kidnapping of ‘money mule’New Zealand· 2026-01-12
Casey Costello is mentioned in relation to the ministerial advisory group's reports on information sharing.
IRD failed to report alleged kidnapping of $3m ‘money mule’ victim to police in ‘textbook example’ of poor information-sharing between agenciesNew Zealand· 2025-12-21
Associate Immigration Minister Casey Costello is currently overseas and unavailable for comment.
Child refugee sexually abused at NZ resettlement facility by refugee from another countryNew Zealand· 2025-12-12
The ministerial advisory group told Casey Costello that the availability of methamphetamine indicates that organised crime is thriving in New Zealand.
Andre Francis James arrested in Mexican airport after DEA investigation into 300kg of methamphetamine deals in CaliforniaNew Zealand· 2025-12-03
Casey Costello is one of the ministers attending meetings on public disorder.
‘Move-on’ orders for homeless come as public disorder hits 10-year lowNew Zealand· 2025-11-18
Casey Costello asserts that 'we know what works' in the context of addressing drug issues.
Letters: McSkimming scandal has left a trail of distrustNew Zealand· 2025-11-15
Associate Minister of Police Hon Casey Costello is also attending the event.
Police recruits graduate in Auckland as force faces scrutinyNew Zealand· 2025-11-13
Associate Police Minister Casey Costello also attended the event, but declined to speak to media.
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers pulled over for speedingNew Zealand· 2025-11-13Costello said the plan demanded more of what agencies were already doing, with greater co-operation and impact.
Government unveils major meth action plan to tackle organised crimeNew Zealand· 2025-11-09
The final report landed on the desk of Casey Costello, the Customs Minister and Associate Police Minister, this month.
It’s not sexy but expert blueprint on organised crime is a ‘no-brainer’ for coalition Government – Jared SavageNew Zealand· 2025-11-06
Cabinet Minister Casey Costello was advised by a ministerial advisory group on how to tackle organised crime in New Zealand.
Former constable Summer Smith pleads guilty to charges of leaking police intelligence to Killer Beez gang boyfriendNew Zealand· 2025-10-25
Casey Costello is the Customs Minister and Associate Police Minister who received the panel's reports.
Six things New Zealand can do to fight organised crime – before it’s too lateNew Zealand· 2025-10-12
Casey Costello is the Seniors Minister who attended the parliamentary session.
Te Pāti Māori to reveal ‘reset’ after party rocked by turmoilNew Zealand· 2025-10-09
Associate Immigration Minister Casey Costello mentioned that she is receiving advice from a ministerial advisory group on organised crime.
Thousands of modern slavery victims estimated in New Zealand, report findsNew Zealand· 2025-10-04
Casey Costello received a performance rating of 2.51/5 for her role in Customs.
Nicola Willis singles out Sir John Key in Mood of the Boardroom speechNew Zealand· 2025-09-24
Cabinet minister Casey Costello established an expert group in February to advise how government agencies could work better to combat organised crime.
Anti‑corruption taskforce launched, but what will it actually do?New Zealand· 2025-07-18
Casey Costello was addressed by a ministerial advisory group regarding the correlation between trading routes and crime corridors.
Arrest warrants issued for alleged Auckland drug kingpin Andre Francis James in MexicoNew Zealand· 2025-06-19
Associate Health Minister Casey Costello announced the changes to vaping regulations.
Disposable vape ban and strict advertising rules begin - What you need to knowNew Zealand· 2025-06-16
