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"This Government is working on a range of fronts to tackle the problems caused by vehicle exhaust emissions," Transport Minister Mark Gosche said today.

All tenants and landlords will have toll-free access to advice on tenancy issues from Monday 12 September, the Minister of Housing Mark Gosche announced today.

The Minister of Transport Mark Gosche announced three appointments to the board of the Civil Aviation Authority today.

New appointments are aviation experts John Gabriel and Gordon Vette.

A major report aimed at controlling vehicle exhaust emissions was made public today by Transport Minister, Mark Gosche.

A review into the future of the New Zealand Shipping Industry was announced today by the Minister of Transport Mark Gosche.

Better representation of Pacific people in health sector

The Minister of Pacific Island Affairs Mark Gosche said today that he was pleased to see a strong representation of Pacific peoples on New Zealand's District Health Boards.

The Minister of Transport Mark Gosche announced four new advertising scholarships that will enable Maori and Pacific design and communication graduates to work on national road safety campaigns.

The Minister of Transport Mark Gosche said today that a news report that claimed he had rejected various road safety proposals was wrong.

Research linking Meningococcal disease to overcrowded living conditions shows why housing reform is a Government priority, Housing Minister Mark Gosche said today.

Income related rents will enhance the quality of life of thousands of low-income state house tenants, families and households the Minister of Housing Mark Gosche said today.

The Minister of Housing Mark Gosche announced appointments to Housing New Zealand and the Housing Corporation today.

"Government is working to reintegrate housing policy and delivery into one agency," said Mr Gosche.

Community housing tenants will benefit significantly from a $3 million fund to help them pay their rents Housing Minister Mark Gosche announced today.

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Pacific peoples helped build New Zealand into the country that it is today.

The Government is to host a series of fono with Pacific communities throughout New Zealand the Minister of Pacific Island Affairs Mark Gosche said today.

The Government plans to take a closer look at some aspects of the new driver licensing regime, Prime Minister Helen Clark and Minister of Transport Mark Gosche announced today.

The Minister of Transport Mark Gosche confirmed today that there would not be any extra money needed to fund the driver licensing review announced by Prime Minister Helen Clark this morning.

National MP Brian Neeson has demonstrated how little he knows about road safety laws in New Zealand the Minister of Transport Mark Gosche said today.

"His claims that speeding laws were standardised two years ago are wrong," said Mr Gosche.

Mäori and Pacific peoples will get special help to solve their own housing problems, says Housing Minister Mark Gosche.

Community Housing will benefit from significant funding assistance in this year's Budget, says Housing Minister Mark Gosche.

A capital cost of $28.7 million has been allocated to Community Housing Limited to buy and modify 120 properties.

Today’s budget announcement will strengthen Pacific communities and ensure Government policies are closely monitored, says Pacific Island Affairs Minister Mark Gosche.

Housing Minister Mark Gosche said today that National MP Tony Ryall was suffering from a severe bout of amnesia.

"Mr Ryall has forgotten that his Government planned to sell off thousands of state homes."

The government's reduced tolerances announced in last week's road safety package is designed to save lives and prevent injuries on New Zealand roads and highways, the Minister of Transport Mark Gosche said today.

Public transport received a significant boost today with the Government announcing changes to funding systems that could nearly double the amount available for public transport over the next three years.

A $152 million plus road package announced today will see greater emphasis on driver education and a dedicated traffic patrol on New Zealand’s highways.