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The new Tertiary Education Strategy underlines the government's determination to equip the country with the kind of 21st century skills needed to drive economic transformation.
- Michael Cullen
- Tertiary Education
The value of New Zealand trade ties with Turkey will get a major boost over the next year with a big increase in the number of Turkish students studying in New Zealand and with the start of livestock exports to Turkey.
- Phil Goff
- Defence
Ruth Dyson and Foreign Minister Winston Peters today welcomed the adoption by the UN of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
- Ruth Dyson
- Disability Issues
A detailed action plan to maximise energy efficiency and renewable energy in New Zealand was launched by government today for public discussion.
- Jeanette Fitzsimons
- Energy
With my colleague Hon Annette King, Minister of Transport, I am very happy to announce that this government has agreed to meeting $2.475 million towards the Hirini St port bypass road
- Jim Anderton
- Forestry
Lynchpin port bypass road vital for forestry in Gisborne
- Jim Anderton
- Forestry
Minister of Local Government Mark Burton welcomed news of progress made by the Independent Inquiry into Local Government rates and plans for the public submission process.
- Mark Burton
- Local Government
The Government's Road Safety Policy Statement was launched by the Minister of Transport, Hon Annette King, and Minister for Transport Safety Harry Duynhoven at Parliament today.
- Harry Duynhoven
- Transport Safety
The Government's Road Safety Policy Statement was launched by the Minister of Transport, Hon Annette King, and Minister for Transport Safety Harry Duynhoven today at Parliament.
- Harry Duynhoven
- Transport Safety
A reminder that there are legal requirements around his decision-making powers.
- Jim Anderton
- Health
New legislation will help owners of leaky homes settle their disputes faster, get compensation off the liable parties and fix their homes
- Clayton Cosgrove
- Building and Construction
A review of international tax rules aims to improve the competitiveness of New Zealand companies operating in export markets overseas.
- Michael Cullen
- Finance
New Zealand's internationally praised preparation for a possible flu pandemic has taken another step forward with the passage of the Law Reform (Epidemic Preparedness) Bill in Parliament.
- Pete Hodgson
- Health
Auckland accountant and lawyer Michael Stiassny is to take over from Warren Larsen as chair of the New Zealand Racing Board
- Winston Peters
- Racing
National's Associate Health Spokesperson has been reminded to keep up with health stories in the news.
- Pete Hodgson
- Health
History has been made with the passing of the Labour-led government's bill to bring New Zealanders faster, better broadband.
- David Cunliffe
- Communications and Information Technology
Trade and Defence Minister Phil Goff today begins a two-week visit to the Middle East, where he will meet with counterparts in Turkey, Jordan, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
- Phil Goff
- Trade
The final report by the Trans-Tasman Working Group on Court Proceedings and Regulatory Enforcement has been released
- Clayton Cosgrove
- Justice
Local youth lead the way with environmental projects
- Nanaia Mahuta
- Customs
An education counsellor has been appointed to strengthen the education relationship between New Zealand and India.
- Michael Cullen
- Tertiary Education
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel provides an update on the government's reviews of the regulatory environment for business.
- Lianne Dalziel
- Commerce
New Zealand’s strategic geography may differ from our Asia-Pacific neightbours but there are consistent themes in the way we see the world
- Winston Peters
- Foreign Affairs