Today's launch of the Business Leaders' Health and Safety Forum marks a promising step forward in combating workplace deaths and injuries, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson.

Minister for Food Safety Kate Wilkinson today welcomed the appointment of Tony Nowell as New Zealand's new member of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) board.

A full investigation will be undertaken to ensure the poison spill resulting from an equipment failure over Anchor Island does not happen again, says Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson.

Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson today received the final report outlining the recommended process for establishing a new Game Animal Council.

Over 4,400 hectares of land have been officially added to Westland Tai Poutini National Park, Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson announced today.

Whale sharks, katipo spiders and all giant weta will now be absolutely protected under changes to the Wildlife Act, Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson announced today.

They are among 12 previously unprotected species of invertebrate and a number of marine species, including manta ray, giant groper and corals, which have had their protection status upgraded.

"All native species are special and have evolved key functions in our unique biodiversity, whether they are weevils, weta or beetles they deserve an appropriate level of protection," Ms Wilkinson says.

Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson today received the final report following the Department of Labour-led review of the adventure tourism industry.

Families with new babies can expect a boost to their parental leave payments next month, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson.

Children and young people will have direct access to simple guidance about their rights and responsibilities when they enter the workforce with the launch today of the new website My First Job, say

A new Bill that overhauls the outdated Food Act 1981 has been introduced to Parliament, Minister for Food Safety Kate Wilkinson announced today.

The Government will spend more than $5 million developing new or improved campgrounds and three separate cycle trails over the next year, Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson says.

Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson today announced a revamp to improve the processing of permits for commercial activities on public conservation land.

Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson today officially opened the Oteake Conservation Park at a ceremony in St Bathans.

Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson today announced the appointment of three new Members of the Employment Relations Authority and the reappointment of two others.

Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson today said charges would be laid against five Norwegian hunters who shot and killed two protected kereru with a high-powered rifle and then posted footage of

Minister of Energy and Resources Gerry Brownlee and Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson have announced an extension to the public submission period on the government's proposals outlined on Mar

The Employment Relations (Rest and Meal Breaks) Amendment Bill has received its first reading in Parliament.

Workers Memorial Day serves as a sober reminder that New Zealand continues to lose more than one person each week in fatal workplace accidents, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson.

A simple change to Paid Parental Leave will make it easier for self-employed parents to benefit from the scheme, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson.

Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson will visit workplaces around the country from tomorrow on a four-day tour to discuss the effectiveness of health and safety initiatives.

Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson today launched the Big 6 series of guides to help employers with some of the most common problems they encounter in running a business.

Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson kicked off Westland Tai Poutini National Park's 50^th anniversary celebrations today in Franz Josef and officially opened the newly sealed g