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One hundred and twenty years since its establishment as New Zealand's first gallery, the ceremony marks another landmark in the rich life of one of this country's most important cultural institutio

Prime Minister Helen Clark said today she was deeply saddened to hear that Parliament's first official kaumatua John Rangitihi Rangiwaiata Tahuparae (Whanganui) had passed away early today at his h

Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark and Associate Minister Judith Tizard have today expressed deep sadness at the passing of outstanding singer and performer Rob

Development of an economic, cultural, and sporting initiative in Manukau is receiving a boost, with government support in the shape of a $400,000 investment, Prime Minister Helen Clark and Economic

Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark and Associate Minister Judith Tizard have today expressed deep sadness at the passing of outstanding singer and performer Rob

Justice Minister Annette King today launched the pilot programme for CARPARK+ Safer Parking, a scheme aimed at reducing vehicle crime and fear of crime in parking facilities.

Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton has today reduced catch limits in commercial bluenose fisheries, based on information from joint industry-government research.

Economic Development Minister Pete Hodgson today announced that the Incubator Support Programme run by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) will be enhanced and will get a $1.8 million funding b

Environment Minister Trevor Mallard today visited homes in Taupo and Rotorua benefiting from government funding to replace inefficient wood burners with clean heating and install insulation - to re

Speech notes for address at Westfield Rail Depot, Westfield, Auckland

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October 1 is the beginning of a new era in the rail industry.

Free off-peak travel, better subsidies for hearing aids and tax cuts boosting superannuation will provide senior citizens with even more reasons to celebrate International Day of the Older Person t

Injured New Zealanders who are over 65 and want to return to the workforce will have better access to vocational rehabilitation under a law change which comes into effect today, says ACC Minister M

Speech notes for Associate Social Development and Employment Minister Darren Hughes' address to the Tairawhiti Positive Ageing Expo, Gisborne Boys Hight School, Gisborne 

Government initiatives coming into effect today will make a real difference to Pacific peoples, Pacific Island Affairs Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban said.

Thank you for the opportunity to address the India Business Forum this morning. 

New Zealand and India have a warm and long-standing bilateral relationship. 

Te Roopu Whakamana o Ngā Hapū o Ngāti Ranginui and the Crown have signed Terms of Negotiation, which set out the scope and the nature of their upcoming negotiations to settle Ngāti Ranginui's h

The New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) enters into force tomorrow, Trade Minister Phil Goff said.

The first phase of the government's personal tax cut package will deliver tax cuts of between $12 and $28 a week for full-time workers, delivering some relief for households hurt by skyrocketing gl

 Speech notes prepared ahead of address at historic signing ceremony with Ngati Pahauwera, Parliament Buildings.

Attorney-General and Treaty Negotiations Minister Michael Cullen has welcomed the signing of a unique Agreement in Principle between the Crown and Ngāti Pahauwera earlier today.

The Attorney-General announced today the appointment of Christopher John Hodson QC to the position of Judge Advocate General of the Armed Forces.

Government announces new directions for health workforce  

Training board report critical to future