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The two shareholding Ministers for TVNZ, Dr Michael Cullen and Steve Maharey met this morning with the remuneration committee of the board of TVNZ.

The board was asked to explain the failure of process around advising the government under the "no surprises" policy, and the basis of their decision-making processes around setting the remuneration for Judy Bailey.

A new approach to cross-government action for social progress has been announced

Muriel Newman is ending the year just as she started – wrong, says Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey.

National Party Education Spokesperson Bill English got his facts wrong again when he suggested that the government spent $1.54 billion on diploma and certificate courses that were not completed, Associate Minister of Education (Tertiary Education) Steve Maharey said today.

Upgrades being made to pensioner housing units in Auckland were welcomed today by Housing Minister Steve Maharey.

A new report highlighting record tertiary participation and a significant jump in qualification completions shows that the government's Tertiary Education Strategy is paying dividends Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey said today.

Address to the Annual Review of the Collaborative Action Plan on Child Poverty in Manukau

Progress made in addressing child poverty in Manukau demonstrates the value of coordinated, community-based action, Social Development Minister Steve Maharey said today.

Address to the Pacific Wave Business Breakfast, Auckland

Information about the Housing Innovation Fund now available online will be a valuable resource for community groups and local councils, Housing Minister Steve Maharey said today.

Housing Minister Steve Maharey today announced changes to the board of Housing New Zealand Corporation, including the appointment of Pat Snedden as the new board chair.

Meeting skills gaps in the rail industry is the impetus behind a new jobs partnership

Two state-of-the-art electron microscopes were officially opened for use at Victoria University today by Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey.

A new approach to support people on Sickness and Invalid’s Benefits back into work has been extended to Wellington after being piloted in Auckland.

A major new initiative to support excellence in tertiary teaching was announced today by Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey.

Good afternoon, and welcome to the launch of the government’s Job Partnership Agreement with the Meat Industry Association.

A new job partnership with the meat industry, which will see up to 1,500 unemployed people trained in meat processing over the next year, was launched today by Social Development and Employment Minister Steve Maharey.

Closing address to the Social Development Symposium, Wellington

A conference focusing on investment in social policy leading to better social outcomes and economic growth is attracting leading international researchers and evaluators to Wellington this week.

Paralympian gold medallist Tim Prendergast joined tertiary students with impairments and tertiary education providers at Parliament today for the launch of a new Code of Practice to improve access for students with impairments.

Jacob Taylor’s success in becoming the 500th graduate of the Modern Apprenticeships programme was celebrated today by Associate Minister of Education (Tertiary Education) Steve Maharey.

Speech to the Screen Production and Development Association conference, Hyatt Regency, Auckland

Launching a publication celebrating the 12 recipients of the 2004 Tertiary Teaching Excellence Awards, Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey encouraged tertiary education providers to start considering nominations for next year’s awards.

Rotorua District Council will be the first local authority to benefit from the government's Housing Innovation Fund, set up to provide more housing for people on low incomes or those with special needs.