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Judith Tizard today praised the work of the Auckland Regional Growth Forum over the past three years in coordinating solutions to address the region’s growth.

Work began today on the long awaited $2million Kapiti police station with the onsite turning of the first piece of earth by Police Minister George Hawkins.

Details of the decision-making framework for joint public-private sector investments at our tertiary institutions were outlined today by Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey and Education and Associate Finance Minister Trevor Mallard.

Outgoing Federated Farmers president Alistair Polson seems to be trying to use his last moments in the public eye to restore the Federation to its former role as the National Party in gumboots, Rural Affairs Minister Jim Sutton said today.

Social Services and Employment Minister Steve Maharey chowed down with children from Royal Oak Primary School this morning to promote the importance of children starting each day with breakfast.

Broadcasting Minister Marian Hobbs says National’s broadcasting policy is lightweight, vague and lacks commitment to public broadcasting.

The government will seek further advice on liability issues concerning genetic modification to supplement a report from the Law Commission.

Education Minister Trevor Mallard told the Correspondence School Conference in Wellington today that he planned to increase funding for the school to cater for early childhood places.

Telecommunication companies wanting to work with the government to roll out high-speed internet access across the country will be able to start submitting information for the tender process next week.

9 July 2002

Howard Fancy
Secretary for Education
Ministry of Education
P O Box 1666
WELLINGTON

Dear Howard

Chronology of Secondary Teachers’ Negotiations 2001-2002 (at 4 July 2002)
12 March 2001Bargaining for Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement initiated by PPTA.
27 March 2001First process agreement signed.

General explanation of costing of latest offer compared to May 2002 settlement.

·The cost of the May 2002 settlement over the three fiscal years 2001/02 to 2003/04 was $150m.

Education Minister Trevor Mallard today confirmed the PPTA executive had formally rejected the latest government offer for a short-term settlement to the secondary teachers’ collective agreement and that if the PPTA was not prepared to move, the talks could reach an impasse.

23 July 2002
Minister welcomes secondary teacher decision

22 July 2002
Report to the Minister on reducing NCEA workload

Education Minister Trevor Mallard said there was nothing to stop the PPTA acting tonight to call off rostered days home due to start tomorrow. It is in their power.

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Secondary teachers issue

Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton has returned from a trade mission to Fiji, optimistic of a lift in New Zealand products sold there.

Health information will be delivered in person to Mangere families, with the launch of a pilot home visiting service, Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia said today.

Education Minister Trevor Mallard today made it clear the government would accept the outcome of the alternative dispute resolution being proposed to end the impasse in secondary negotiations.

Hutt South MP Trevor Mallard is delighted that The Arakura Samoan Parents Charitable Trust Incorporated – part of Arakura School - is receiving $7,000 for a new study support centre.

Justice Minister Phil Goff says a ban on building prisons is a recipe for increased lawlessness.

The Greens are living in the land of Teletubbies if they think that New Zealand can afford not to have new regional prisons, Corrections Minister Matt Robson says.

New Zealand has made a strong plea at the Security Council open debate in New York for the ICC not to be compromised