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Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Jim Sutton announced the appointment of New
Zealand's first Honorary Consul in Harare, Zimbabwe, today.

Prevention, rehabilitation and compensation - in that order
New accident compensation legislation, introduced to the House today, promotes prevention rather than cure.

IPR Bill is the second phase of the Government's commitment to building a first class, fair and sustainable scheme for reducing personal injury which upholds the unique principles of no-fault, 24 hour cover.

ACC premiums are on the way down again, almost a year after the Government introduced legislation to remove private insurers from work place accident insurance.

The Minister of Corrections, the Hon Matt Robson, has announced the shortlist of possible sites within southern Auckland on which to build the new women's prison.

Papakura High School is one of nine schools around the country to benefit from a new Government initiative to address gymnasium deficiencies in state secondary schools.

Minister for Accident Insurance Michael Cullen is calling for common sense to prevail in the wake of the Northland rescue helicopter incident involving a three year old burns victim.

Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced that New Zealand would be represented by two artists at next year's Venice Biennale, the most important event on the international visual art calendar.

New Zealand has won more support for nuclear disarmament at the annual United Nations disarmament session, says Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control, Matt Robson.

Cabinet Minister Lianne Dalziel will deliver the opening address to the annual conference of the National Assembly of People with Disabilities (DPA) in Hamilton tomorrow.

Justice Minister Phil Goff and Courts Minister Matt Robson welcomed the Law Commission’s report on the Criminal Prosecution system in New Zealand released today and announced the Government's intention to make two changes in the area.Preliminary Hearing

Manurewa MP George Hawkins has welcomed news that Manurewa schools have gained funding grants from the Government's Financial Assistance Scheme.

National ACC spokesperson Gerry Brownlee has got his facts wrong about the new lump sum compensation scheme introduced as part of the Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation Bill today said Accident Insurance Minister Dr Michael Cullen.

Manurewa MP Hon. George Hawkins is celebrating a major milestone - having reached 20 years in politics.

National leader Jenny Shipley's call for a referendum on MMP suggests she is floundering about in search of an issue on which to try to assert her leadership, says Pete Hodgson.

Cabinet Minister Pete Hodgson says the Business Roundtable and its political allies should stop depressing New Zealanders with their orchestrated whining about the country's future.

The Business Roundtable is behind an anti-Government advertising campaign due to be launched shortly, Cabinet Minister Pete Hodgson revealed today.

Otahuhu-based Alliance MP and Minister Matt Robson says the new Employment Relations Act will help protect Counties Manukau young people at work.

Acting Finance Minister Jim Sutton said today's gross domestic product
figures were not unexpected.

Thank you for the invitation to address you tonight on the role of national institutions in our cultural life.

Manurewa MP Hon. George Hawkins had his electorate tabloid newspaper, the Hawkins Herald, tabled in the House.

"This Government is working on a range of fronts to tackle the problems caused by vehicle exhaust emissions," Transport Minister Mark Gosche said today.

Manurewa state house tenants have been posted application packs so they can apply for an income-related rent.

Prime Minister Helen Clark today welcomed the announcement that the Queen has approved the appointment of Dame Silvia Cartwright to succeed Sir Michael Hardie Boys as Governor-General of New Zealand.