Labour's latest social policy supports the secure facilities for young offenders which Government has been building around the country - but Labour MPs are still obstructing new facilities.

Housing New Zealand Minister, Tony Ryall, today warned HNZ tenants not to fill out the survey form Labour has been secretly circulating to them (copy attached).

Justice Minister, Tony Ryall, said today that communities, in partnership with Government agencies, must take a far greater role in stopping crime.

Food and Fibre Minister John Luxton today met with the US Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Mr Richard Rominger for discussions with respect to both countries agricultural sectors.

The Hon Sir John Jeffries has been appointed as the first Commissioner of Security Warrants, Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service Jenny Shipley sai

"It is astonishing that after years of attacks on Government employment and welfare policy, Labour has to admit it won't raise benefit levels nor make any substantial changes in the current directi

Indonesia has confirmed that it will be represented at the APEC Leaders' meeting by a senior minister, Prime Minister Jenny Shipley said today.

"I am pleased to announce New Zealand's signature of an Air Services Agreement with Switzerland", Transport Minister Maurice Williamson said today.

"Michael Cullen will never get a job as a lumber jack, because he doesn't know an unprocessed log from a processed one," Associate Minister of Forestry, David Carter said today.

Housing New Zealand Minister, Tony Ryall, today said that HNZ has been refocussing its role in communities to be more pro-active and involved rather than an out of town landlord.