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An Order prohibiting trout imports has been extended to April 7, 2001, the Minister for the Environment, Marian Hobbs, announced today.

The Minister of Immigration, Lianne Dalziel, today announced a discussion document on options for setting enforceable standards for immigration consultants.

Revenue Minister Michael Cullen has welcomed an OECD report on harmful tax practices that gives New Zealand a clean bill of health.

The government will bring together a comprehensive youth development strategy aimed at improving outcomes for young New Zealanders, Youth Affairs Minister Laila Harré announced yesterday.

"The fisheries legislation to come back to Parliament today will enable the Government to honour its Treaty of Waitangi obligations and will put the New Zealand fishing industry on to a firmer foundation," acting Fisheries Minister Michael Cullen said.

The Alliance and Labour, now in Government, fought the election on a policy of ending asset sales.

Alliance leader and Deputy Prime Minister Jim Anderton says strong economic indicators are encouraging.

The New Zealand Minister of Defence Mark Burton has welcomed the release this afternoon of a Defence Review discussion paper by the Australian Prime Minister John Howard.

"The latest gross domestic product result showing the economy grew 0.8 percent in the three months to the end of March is in line with market expectations,"

Social Services and Employment Minister Steve Maharey leaves New Zealand tomorrow to attend the United Nations World Social Summit 'Plus Five Meeting' in Geneva.

This year's Budget doubled the spending to support the key inititives within the Information and Communications Technology startegy in schools, Education Minister Trevor Mallard said today.

Associate Education Minister Parekura Horomia said the development of an Online Learning Centre was a real breakthrough for teaching in te reo Maori.

Education Minister Trevor Mallard and two of his associate Minister's got a first hand look at the Online Learning Centre set to become a major feature of classroom teaching in New Zealand Schools.

I want to begin by thanking those here who have given generously of their time and wisdom to me since I took up the role of Minister of Youth Affairs six months ago.

The Crown says it will defend any proceedings brought by IHUG over the 2 GHz spectrum auction.

Minister of Police Hon. George Hawkins said 27 New Zealand Police officers will assist with security at the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

I welcome the holding of this conference and the opportunity to hear in New Zealand leading American thinkers and advisors to President Clinton on sustainable development.

The last time I visited the United States I was on the other coast in Seattle.

Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that the government has increased funding for alcohol, drug, and other addiction treatment and prevention programmes by $24.4 million over four years in the budget.

The Department for Courts acknowledges the tragedy of James’ death and is actively working with other statutory agencies to close the gaps identified in the report and strengthen the networks between agencies to lessen the risk of a similar tragedy happ

“The Korean war commemorations in Seoul have given the international community the opportunity to demonstrate their support for continued peace and cooperation between North and South Korea,” Foreign Minister Phil Goff said today from Seoul.

Distinguished guests, the Korean and Australian Ambassadors, other diplomatic representatives, parliamentary colleagues, Defence Force staff and Korean War veterans, friends and families– it is my pleasure to welcome you to Parliament, and to address yo

Minister of Corrections Matt Robson today welcomed the release of the Commissioner for Children’s report into the death of James Whakaruru.

“All of us feel saddened by this tragic case,” he said.

The Government has carefully considered the Commissioner for Children's report into the April 1999 death of James Whakaruru and has already taken action in line with a number of its recommendations, Social Services and Employment Minister Steve Maharey