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With 2008 approaching it is a good time for people to make a New Years resolution to become more sustainable from next year, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard said today.

As the summer holidays approach, employers and workers were reminded today of four weeks paid annual leave and compensation for working public holidays that have been introduced by the Labour-led g

Labour Minister Trevor Mallard today announced an increase in the minimum wage to $12 an hour from next April for about 140,000 workers aged 16 and over around New Zealand.

Work on protecting the ocean surrounding New Zealand has moved to the next step with the release today of a summary of submissions on the discussion paper, Improving Regulation of Environmental Eff

Labour Minister Trevor Mallard is urging workers and their families to put safety first with the launch of the Grim Harvest awareness campaign targeting agriculture and forestry workers who are mos

A new guide to help employers manage shift work and the sometimes dangerous effects of fatigue in the workplace is out today.

Fa'amatuainu Tino Pereira has been appointed as the new chair of the National Pacific Radio Trust Board.

Broadcasting Minister Trevor Mallard is submitting a proposed redraft of Television New Zealand Ltd's (TVNZ's) Charter to the Commerce Select Committee for consideration as part of the next step in the normal five yearly Charter review process.

The deadline for submissions on the Easter Trading and Holidays Legislation discussion document has been extended.

A Code of Employment Practice aimed at helping employers and employees to more easily resolve workplace relationship problems is to be developed.

Environment Minister Trevor Mallard today released a briefing paper detailing the Labour-led government's important work on building an environmentally sustainable New Zealand - part of a series of Briefings to Incoming Ministers released today.

Broadcasting Minister Trevor Mallard speech to the Digital Future Summit, Hyatt Regency Auckland

Broadcasting Minister Trevor Mallard today outlined the process for managing New Zealand’s complete switch from analogue to digital television.

Two new reports about New Zealand’s lake and ground water quality show that while our fresh water quality is good in many areas, we still face challenges to keep some of our water bodies clean.

Broadcasting Minister Trevor Mallard today announced the appointment of Michael Glading as a new member of the NZ On Air board.

Environment Minister Trevor Mallard's speech to the National Council of Federated Farmers, Te Papa, Wellington

Positive progress is being made towards lifting New Zealand's workplace health and safety performance according to a snapshot report released today.

Broadcasting Minister Trevor Mallard today congratulated Radio New Zealand International for its outstanding achievement in winning the International Radio Station of the Year Award at a prestigious international competition.

Environment Minister Trevor Mallard today released a briefing by the State Services Commission that looks at the advice given to him on the selection process for Clare Curran to a short term communications role in the Ministry for the Environment in 2006.

Discussion around Easter trading restrictions is being encouraged through a document launched today.

Broadcasting Minister Trevor Mallard's speech to the Screen Production and Development Association Conference 2007, Intercontinental Hotel, Wellington

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Environment Minister Trevor Mallard today announced the first four areas in New Zealand to trial recycling facilities in public places under the Labour-led Government's Recycling in Public Places Initiative.