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Foreign Minister Phil Goff raised concerns about developments in Austria during a call by Austrian Ambassador Otmar Koler this morning.

The Minister for the Environment, Marian Hobbs, has welcomed the offer of a voluntary moratorium on genetically modified organisms by the New Zealand Life Sciences Network.

Conservation Minister Sandra Lee has presented seven outstanding native wetland restoration projects with awards, as part of a World Wetlands Day celebration.

The Justice Minister Phil Goff commented today on the Peter Ellis case.

"The Governor General sought my formal advice last year on an application for a pardon and a Royal Commission of Inquiry on behalf of Mr Ellis.

The Minister of Social Services and Employment, Steve Maharey, announced today that an external WINZ Advisory Board was being disestablished as he moved to effect a culture change within the department.

THE Government has agreed on a plan and timetable to implement improvements to the public health system, Health Minister Annette King said
today.

The life of the Mental Health Commission will be extended to ensure the mental
health strategy is put in place, Health Minister Annette King announced today.

Work has begun on developing a strategy to eradicate barriers for people with disabilities, Health Minister Annette King and Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson said today.

One of the fundamental objectives of the Government's proposed changes in the health sector was to build the capacity of Maori to provide for the health of Maori, Health Minister Annette King and Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia said today.

The Premier of Niue, Hon Sani Lakatani, accompanied by the Deputy Premier and officials, visited New Zealand from 31 January to 3 February at the invitation of the New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Hon Phil Goff.

The new Government is clear about the future role it envisages for the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), the Associate Minister of Education (Tertiary Education), Steve Maharey, said today when releasing its post-election briefing papers.

Local Government Minister Sandra Lee is signalling a 'springtime of partnership' between central and local government under the new coalition government.

Consultation with West Coast community leaders is underway on the best structure to ensure the Coast controls its own resources within the new Government's industry and regional development programme.

Foreign Minister Phil Goff said today that New Zealand and Japan would continue to have different viewpoints on the issue of whaling.

He was commenting in response to a letter issued last night by the Japanese Foreign Minister, Mr Yohei Kono.

Foreign Minister Phil Goff today welcomed the report of Komnas Ham, the Human Rights Commission in Indonesia into human rights abuses in East Timor.

Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that the new government will work with the racing industry to develop a fresh strategic direction for the industry as a whole.

The INCIS Commission of Inquiry set up by the previous National Government has been replaced by a Ministerial Inquiry, Justice Minister Phil Goff said today.

The Ernst and Young analysis of electricity distribution companies released today underscores both the failure of the previous Government's electricity reforms and the need for an inquiry into the electricity sector, says Minister of Energy Pete Hodgson

New Zealand’s close relationship with Niue was the focal point of talks between Foreign Minister Phil Goff and Niue Premier Sani Lakatani in Wellington today.

The implications of New Zealand’s ageing population is a challenge the new Government will be addressing, Health Minister Annette King says.

"National's decision to appoint two spokespeople on superannuation - one for current and one for future retirees - should make all New Zealanders under 60 very nervous," Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.

World Trade Organization (WTO) rules have helped New Zealand beekeepers win access to the British bee market, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today.

The Green Party’s unrelenting attacks on the development of new biotechnology could end in sufferers from cystic fibrosis and emphysema being denied an improved treatment for their illness, the Minister of Agriculture, Jim Sutton, said today.

The Government today announced that there would be major increases in subsidies for fees for dental education at Otago University this year.