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I am delighted to be here this evening at the launch of the National Plan of Action for Human Rights.

Environment Minister Marian Hobbs today announced the membership of Toi te Taiao: The Bioethics Council, which was recommended by the Royal Commission on Genetic Modification.

Minister of Defence Mark Burton has today announced Cabinet approval for a number of projects outlined the Defence Long Term Development Plan (LTDP). These projects will have positive implications across all three services of the New Zealand Defence Force, and signal another major move toward the realisation of the Government’s goal of a modernised, well-equipped and sustainable Defence Force.

Comments at the Broadcasting Standards Authority end of year function. National Portrait Gallery, Wellington.

International researchers are meeting at a workshop to establish research priorities for New Zealand to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions

Statement by Acting Foreign Minister Marian Hobbs
"Today we celebrate International Human Rights Day, commemorating the adoption on 10 December 1948 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Prime Minister Helen Clark leaves on Wednesday for a short visit to the United States that will focus on tourism, trade and international affairs.

A Television Violence Project Working Group has been appointed to oversee new research into violence on television.

Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that the government plans to unveil a Tomb of the Unknown Warrior on Armistice Day 2003, and is calling for expressions of interest for the Tomb’s design.

Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark today announced that the government is introducing legislation to enshrine the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra’s role as one of New Zealand’s cultural icons.

A Supreme Court of New Zealand Bill has been introduced to the House in line with the key policy decisions announced by the government in April, Attorney-General Margaret Wilson said today.

The next step towards combating our “invisible” road toll has started with the release of a second draft of the Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Rule by the Associate Minister of Transport, Judith Tizard.

Industry and Regional Development Minister Jim Anderton is welcoming the news that wine-makers have a new weapon against the devastating “dead arm” fungal disease, thanks to North Shore company Chemcolour Industries and the assistance of Industry New Zealand.

Foreign Minister Phil Goff has announced NZ is giving $0.5m to UNICEF's education programme in Afghanistan

Education Minister Trevor Mallard today witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for co-operation in education between the Chinese and New Zealand Ministries of Education.

The strength of the New Zealand economy has translated into a large improvement in overall labour market conditions.

New Zealand prison staff who worked in East Timor as part of the United Nations peacekeeping forces were today presented with medals to honour their work.

Dunedin North MP and Energy Minister Pete Hodgson took part today in the first installation of energy use monitoring equipment in a Dunedin house.

I acknowledge the great effort that you have all put into ensuring that the group that is here today is a representative and inclusive one.

Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton is to lead a trade mission to Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Philippines in March.

The MP for Te Tai Hauauru and Associate Minister of Maori Affairs, Hon. Tariana Turia, welcomed today’s release of a report from Te Puni Kokiri on the health of te reo Maori in Te Tai Hauauru.

Major tertiary education reforms passed by Parliament this afternoon are being closely examined by other countries also keen to transform themselves into knowledge-based societies.

Health Minister Annette King says a strategy to reduce the crippling burden of cancer is essential in tackling this country's second leading cause of death.

The intention of the policy is to provide a basis for relationships between the government and volunteers. It sets out the government’s view of what volunteering is, the contribution it makes to our society, and the government’s commitment to recognise and support volunteers and their organisations.