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Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson has today released the Department of Labour briefing to her.

Health Minister Tony Ryall has welcomed the Prime Minister's confirmation that a full 12 month course of the breast cancer drug Herceptin is now available.

Hon Dr Richard Worth today released the Briefings to the Incoming Minister from the Department of Internal Affairs, Land Information New Zealand, the National Library and Archives New Zealand.

Prime Minister John Key announced today that the National-led Government will honour its pre-election promise to ensure a full 12-month course of the breast cancer drug Herceptin is available.

Food Safety Minister Kate Wilkinson today released the Briefing for the Incoming Minister from the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA).

"A new book published by the ‘It's not OK' Campaign will add to a range of Campaign resources that are helping New Zealanders to prevent family violence," Social Development Minister Paula Bennet

The Maori Party stands to congratulate Hon Dr Lockwood Smith in the prestigious role of Speaker of the House of Representatives.

New Zealand needs to build a broader consensus about how to make progress on climate change issues, Climate Change Minister Nick Smith said today in releasing the terms of reference for the sele

Women's Affairs & Ethnic Affairs Minister, Hon Pansy Wong, has this afternoon released Briefings to the Incoming Minister.

Finance Minister Bill English has today released the Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Finance from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

A 40 per cent blow out in District Health Board deficits to over $150 million have been revealed by Health Minister Tony Ryall.

Speech from the Throne, delivered by Governor General the Honourable Anand Satyanand, PCNZM, QSO, to Members of the House of Representatives in Parliament's Legislative Council C

A strong consensus is building around the need for significant reform of the Resource Management Act according to Environment Minister Nick Smith.

Tax changes introduced to parliament today are crucial to boosting New Zealand's economy as financial uncertainty continues worldwide, and lifting New Zealand's long term growth rates Finance Minis

KiwiSaver changes introduced to parliament today will make the scheme more affordable for members, employers and taxpayers, especially in the current economic climate Finance Minister Bill English

Social Development briefing papers show that a small group has remained stuck in a cycle of social deprivation despite the recent good economic times, Social Development Minister Paula Bennett said

Women's Affairs & Ethnic Affairs Minister, Hon Pansy Wong, has this afternoon released Briefings to the Incoming Minister.

 Lock-up for media and analysts on Thursday 18 December 2008

Deputy Commissioner Lyn Provost

Superintendent Mike Wilson

Greg O'Connor - Police Association <Note: if Minister wishes>

Esteemed leader Uncle Aka, greetings

Disarmament Minister Georgina te Heuheu will discuss building democracy in the Asia region when she represents New Zealand at the first meeting of the Bali Democracy Forum.

Foreign Minister Murray McCully will visit Fiji later this week as part of the Pacific Forum Ministerial Contact Group tasked with encouraging Fiji's return to democratic rule.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Briefing to the Incoming Minister was released publicly at 2pm today.

Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you so soon after the formation of the new government.

This afternoon I am going to focus on:

Revenue Minister Peter Dunne has welcomed the release today of Inland Revenue's briefing for the incoming Minister, which he says is "a helpful and constructive document that carries some very impo