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Taranaki history was made this morning as the Minister in Charge of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, Margaret Wilson and representatives of Ngati Ruanui signed a Deed of Settlement at Pariroa Marae, south of Hawera.
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Saturday May 12 2001Pänui päpaho - Media release

Ngati Ruanui settlement signed

EMBARGOED UNTIL THE SIGNING: 11AM SATURDAY MAY 12 2001

The Attorney General, Margaret Wilson says the Crown's actions in the case of the defamation action against the Prime Minister were at all stages guided by the provisions of the Cabinet Office Manual.

Friday, 11 May 2001Media Statement

Attorney General's statement on defamation action

Thursday, 10 May 2001Media Statement

"The judgement speaks for itself"

The Minister in Charge of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Margaret Wilson says the decision of the High Court in the Ngati Ruanui case speaks for itself.

The Parliamentary Counsel Office has selected Unisys New Zealand Ltd as the preferred implementation partner for the project to improve public access to legislation, the Attorney-General, Margaret Wilson, announced today.

Friday, 4 May 2001Media Statement

Thursday 3 May 2001Media Statement

Appointments of High Court Judge and Chief District Court Judge

The Attorney General, Margaret Wilson, has announced the appointment of the Chief District Court Judge, Ron Young, to the High Court.

The Attorney General, Margaret Wilson, has announced the appointment of the Chief District Court Judge, Ron Young, to the High Court.

Wednesday, 2 May 2001Media Statement

Human Rights submissions released

The Associate Minister of Justice, Margaret Wilson has released the summary of submissions received on proposals for revamped Human Rights protections in New Zealand.

The interim Code of Good Faith has held up so well under the Employment Relations Act that the Minister of Labour Margaret Wilson has decided to approve it without amendment.

The interim Code of Good Faith has held up so well under the Employment Relations Act that the Minister of Labour Margaret Wilson has decided to approve it without amendment.

Monday, 30 April 2001Media Statement

A fair way through to a long-term solution

The Minister of Labour, Margaret Wilson, welcomed the Mediator's report on the South Island Port Dispute.

The Minister of Labour, Margaret Wilson, welcomed the Mediator's report on the South Island Port Dispute.

"The recommendations appear to provide a fair way through to a long term solution.

"I feel very sad to learn of the death of Trevor de Cleene. Although not unexpected, his death will still be a shock to the family, to whom I extend my sympathy.

A new government discussion paper released today by three Ministers identifies globalisation of the international economy and workplace as the key challenge facing New Zealand employers and employees in the next decade.

The Minister in Charge of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, Margaret Wilson has welcomed the strong vote in favour of the Ngati Ruanui Deed of Settlement. The audited vote count shows an 87.7% vote in favour of the agreement.

The group which will support Employment Relations Education under the new employment law has been appointed.

Ceremonies marking the Treaty Settlement of the Pouakani people take place today.

The Associate Minister of Justice, Margaret Wilson, has announced the appointment of Rosslyn Noonan as the new Chief Human Rights Commissioner.

The Associate Minister of Justice, Margaret Wilson says the Property (Relationships) Bill, which had its final reading today, will bring legal fairness to situations in which there has been none before.

The Minister in Charge of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, Margaret Wilson has welcomes the latest report from the Waitangi tribunal endorsing the Crown approach to the settlement of historical treaty claims.

The Minister of Labour, Margaret Wilson will today introduce a bill which would allow garden centres to open on Easter Sunday this year.