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Professor Peter Gluckman has resigned as the convener of the Independent Biotechnology Advisory Council (IBAC), Pete Hodgson, Minister of Research, Science and Technology announced today.

The Minister of Conservation, Hon Sandra Lee, has given approval for the company making the Lord of the Rings to film within the Tongariro National Park.

Acting Agriculture Minister Michael Cullen said today that the Government was disappointed at the Dairy Industry Establishment Board’s (DIEB) statement that it will be wound up with immediate effect.

The Information Technology Minister Paul Swain has welcomed a survey of New Zealand schools which shows 96% of primary and 99% of secondary schools report some type of connection to the Internet.

A shocker - but not unexpected and will turn corner soon
"The latest balance of payments deficit is awful but should be about as bad as
it gets," Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.

Social Services and Employment Minister Steve Maharey stressed the importance of building partnerships between government and the community today.

Thank you for inviting me to officially open your Conference this afternoon. I trust from your agenda that you will have a productive couple of days.

The Communications Minister Paul Swain says a report on unbundling the local loop shows the jury is still out on the issue.

Minister of Civil Defence Hon. George Hawkins today told a conference that he wants new Civil Defence and Emergency Management groups formed around the existing regional council boundaries.

New Zealand can play a leadership role at the WTO by assisting developing countries to represent their own needs and concerns directly to the WTO, Director-General Mike Moore told Minister for overseas aid, Matt Robson in Geneva.

The Minister of Conservation, Hon Sandra Lee, says New Zealand has lost a person of great standing in the conservation world with the sudden death this week of Brian Ahern, of Wanaka.

Justice Minister Phil Goff stated again this afternoon that the parents of children involved in the Ellis case have not been denied assistance for legal representation to the recently announced Ministerial Inquiry.

I last addressed your group two years ago and spoke about the policy development process that I was working through as Labour's education spokesperson.

Minister of Forestry and Minister Responsible for Timberlands West Coast Ltd Pete Hodgson has appointed Nelson lawyer and former Labour MP John Blincoe as an adviser to assist him in implementing the Government's indigenous forests policy.

The Government ticked off another election pledge today with the passing of the Accident Insurance (Transitional Provisions) Bill and the Accident Insurance Amendment Bill.

The Minister of Local Government Hon Sandra Lee has cautioned the Rodney District Council today, saying it must set about fulfilling its statutory responsibilities or it may confront the prospect of central government intervention.

Deputy Prime Minister Jim Anderton is eagerly anticipating the outcome of a High Court case on predatory pricing.

Former Principal Youth Court Judge Mick Brown will conduct independent reviews into how the Department of Child, Youth and Family Services responds to referrals of child abuse or neglect, and places at risk children, the Minister of Social Services and

The Port Nicholson Rotary Club has long taken a particular interest in skills training.

The government's Modern Apprenticeships scheme will help to raise the skill level of the New Zealand economy, ensuring that economic growth is not retarded by skills shortages, Prime Minister Helen Clark said today

The Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister, Steve Maharey, said the Modern Apprenticeships scheme launched today is a key component of the Government's comprehensive employment and skills strategy.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today.

The meat industry is an important one for New Zealand.

The formation of a World Trade Organisation panel to hear New Zealand's dispute
with the United States about tariffs on lamb was good news, Minister for Trade
Negotiations Jim Sutton said today.

The Minister of Transport Mark Gosche is to travel by fast ferry to the Marlborough Sounds tomorrow morning.