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Education Minister Trevor Mallard said there was nothing to stop the PPTA acting tonight to call off rostered days home due to start tomorrow. It is in their power.

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Secondary teachers issue

Ni men hao. Nung her na-me daw hwa Niu-see-lan ren ji-en mi-en, war jin gao shing.
Thank you for your warm welcome.

Thank you for the opportunity to address your meeting.

Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton has returned from a trade mission to Fiji, optimistic of a lift in New Zealand products sold there.

Health information will be delivered in person to Mangere families, with the launch of a pilot home visiting service, Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia said today.

Education Minister Trevor Mallard today made it clear the government would accept the outcome of the alternative dispute resolution being proposed to end the impasse in secondary negotiations.

Hutt South MP Trevor Mallard is delighted that The Arakura Samoan Parents Charitable Trust Incorporated – part of Arakura School - is receiving $7,000 for a new study support centre.

The aim of the Mangere Home Visiting Service is to bring the two together, to make sure that the services reach those most in need, who are often the very people who miss out most often.

Justice Minister Phil Goff says a ban on building prisons is a recipe for increased lawlessness.

The Greens are living in the land of Teletubbies if they think that New Zealand can afford not to have new regional prisons, Corrections Minister Matt Robson says.

New Zealand has made a strong plea at the Security Council open debate in New York for the ICC not to be compromised

Speech to NZ Recreational Fishing Council AGM, delivered on Pete Hodgson's behalf by Harry Duynhoven MP.

The Minister of Conservation, Hon Sandra Lee, has announced the appointment of two new Guardians of Lake Wanaka, and the re-appointment of three others.

Outlines NZ Disability Strategy, government's achievements and future direction on disability issues, and role of assistive technology.

Today, following a three-hour meeting of Northland clinicians, Kaitaia community representatives, Northland DHB members, the College of Midwives and the Ministry of Health, an agreement was reached regarding services at Kaitaia hospital.

Environment Minister Marian Hobbs today totally rejected allegations that the government had covered up a release of genetically modified corn seeds in 2000.

Transport Minister Mark Gosche says Labour’s transport policy will help New Zealand’s economic development as well as meeting social and environmental goals.

During its first term the Labour-led Government introduced the most comprehensive reform programme across the business-related portfolios in recent memory, said Minister of Commerce, Telecommunications and Information Technology Paul Swain.

The wood processing industry presents a major opportunity for the New Zealand economy to become the ‘pacific tiger’ says Industry and Regional Development Minister Jim Anderton who today attended the last formal meeting of the Wood Processing Strategy Steering Group he convened.

“By 2015, the wood from New Zealand's planted forests will double to 30-35 million cubic metres and ten years later, will have doubled again. Wood processing has the potential to go from our third largest export earner to our largest.

Keith Locke is incorrect over his claims regarding the visa violation by Mohammed Saffi

The Law Commission has been asked to produce a final report on liability issues concerning genetic modification by early September, if possible.

I do not think the general public appreciate the enormity of the school bus operation and the effort that operators and drivers put into the exercise. These efforts are appreciated and are to be commended especially those operators who do that bit extra in various ways to enhance the safety of the school bus service.