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National’s youth welfare policy shows it learnt nothing during the 1990s and is simply rehashing ideas that failed last time it was in government, says Social Services and Employment Minister Steve Maharey.

"It is quite unacceptable for young people to be able to buy alcohol without producing ID,” said Tariana Turia, Associate Minister for Health.

This Government has introduced some of the most rigorous regulatory requirements in the world to control the use of GE techology

Cabinet has asked for detailed information on two options on handling the painted apple moth before a decision will be made.

Revenue Minister Michael Cullen says Labour has made no commitment to introduce a dedicated health tax. It is committed only to exploring the feasibility of the idea.

Education Minister Trevor Mallard today confirmed that the government has tabled an offer to PPTA members in response to the claim tabled on 21 June.

I am particularly pleased to be opening your biennial conference given the significant events that have occurred in terms of the maternity sector, and midwifery in particular, since the last time you met.

The National Party’s solution to delays in Resource Management Act processes would be undemocratic and cut people out of the process, Environment Minister Marian Hobbs said today.

Cabinet Minister Sandra Lee has welcomed the Employment Tribunal's decision that there was no basis for a personal grievance claim brought by Darryl Evans against the Parliamentary Service.

Foreign Minister Phil Goff says is urging the UN Security Council not to exempt peacekeepers from the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court

The minister responsible for establishing the Royal Commission on Genetic Modification says the call by a new pressure group to extend the GE moratorium fails to recognise the safeguards in place and the cautious approach being taken by the government.

Opening statement at CTU debate on genetic modification.

Labour strongly agrees with the sentiments of the newly formed sustainability council of New Zealand but strongly disagrees with their preferred solution ...

I would like to focus my remarks today on the territory the economy has traversed in the last three years, and the strategy for growth that my government intends to pursue for the next three years.

Dr Cullen welcomes the agreement by the vendor and the potential purchaser of the Young Nick's Head Station to extend the application by 6 weeks to allow negotiations with the local iwi.

The National Party is having to play 'catch up' to the current government in its environment and conservation policy, Environment Minister Marian Hobbs said today.

Minister for Food Safety Annette King says New Zealand will soon have one of the most comprehensive food-labelling regimes in the world, and now boasts a world-leading regulatory programme in the New Zealand Food Safety Authority.

Foreign Minister Phil Goff has utterly rejected Keith Locke's call for New Zealand to withdraw its support for the coalition forces in Afghanistan

A revitalised and strengthened adult and community education (ACE) sector will maintain its important role within the new tertiary sector under the next Labour government, Associate Education Minister, Marian Hobbs, said today.

Thank you for being part of this special event today.

It is certainly a special event for the Government. It is not every day that Government creates a new authority, or one of such importance.

Tourism Minister Mark Burton has presented a cheque to support the Thermal Explorer Highway touring route.

Labour will widen eligibility for student allowances as a priority in its second term, Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey said today.

A revitalised and strengthened adult and community education (ACE) sector will maintain its important role within the new tertiary sector under the next Labour government, Associate Education Minister, Marian Hobbs, said today.

Goff speech to help celebrate and launch NZAID