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Three Auckland projects aimed at supporting gifted and talented learners in our city will gain up to $483,000 in new government funding.

  • Judith Tizard
  • Auckland Issues

Labour is committed to providing strong public services such as schools that are modern, up-to-date, enjoyable learning environments

  • Trevor Mallard
  • Education

The New Zealand government expressed their deepest condolences to the Iraqi people over the sudden and tragic loss of almost one thousand lives in Baghdad yesterday.

  • Helen Clark
  • Prime Minister

Prime Minister Helen Clark sent condolences on behalf of New Zealand Government, to the United States, in response to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.

  • Helen Clark
  • Prime Minister

In opening bidding on offshore petroleum blocks in the East Coast of the North Island, the Associate Minister of Energy Hon Harry Duynhoven said today that the data provided to exploration companies as part of the bidding process raised hopes for the potential for new discoveries in the region.

  • Harry Duynhoven
  • Energy

I applaud the Catholic community for initiating this proposal to consolidate Catholic education in Invercargill

  • Trevor Mallard
  • Education

New animated video for children, part of a comprehensive new education kit

  • Chris Carter
  • Local Government

New research shows that tougher central and local government air quality standards in Christchurch will save dozens of lives and millions of dollars every year.

  • Marian Hobbs
  • Environment

According to a draft government paper released today at least five new radio stations could be broadcasting in most areas of New Zealand in 2006.

  • David Cunliffe
  • Communications and Information Technology

Following a major review and consultation on changes to the Human Tissue Act, Labour has decided there is a need to have a comprehensive policy to increase the number of donated organs

  • Annette King
  • Health

New national environmental standards, designed to improve air quality and health for all, come into effect tomorrow [1 September].

  • Marian Hobbs
  • Environment

A new government initiative is helping 85 students at two small schools around Great Barrier Island to tap into the online world.

  • Judith Tizard
  • Auckland Issues

Prime Minister Helen Clark today presented war medals, certificates and medallions to the families of three New Zealand soldiers who were executed during World War One, and who were pardoned by Parliament in 2000.

  • Helen Clark
  • Prime Minister

Today the Government delivered on its promise to revitalise dental health services for young New Zealanders

  • Annette King
  • Health

In conjunction with the major revamp of dental services, funding for dental therapy students also gets a major boost.

  • Annette King
  • Health

Commerce Minister Pete Hodgson today announced the appointment of Vivian Kloosterman to the Standards Council.

  • Pete Hodgson
  • Commerce

Transport service for those serious mobility constraints boosted

  • Pete Hodgson
  • Transport

Sales target to be set for biofuel

  • Pete Hodgson
  • Transport

One of our key education priorities is to build an education system that will equip New Zealanders with 21st century skills

  • Trevor Mallard
  • Education

Figures show good news for rural GPs and their patients, says Associate Health and Rural Affairs Minister, Damien O'Connor.

  • Damien O'Connor
  • Health

The government has approved a $9.49 million funding increase for the Total Mobility scheme. The new money will allow for improved services and a 60 per cent increase in the number of users from 43,000 to 69,000 over the next three years.

  • Ruth Dyson
  • Disability Issues

The Government's $1 billion investment in hospital infrastructure - the biggest ever - continues with this Waitakere project.

  • Annette King
  • Health

The Te Hapua Centre will use information and communications technology to give students access to the secondary school without needing to travel 100 km

  • Trevor Mallard
  • Education

Claims by Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples and candidate Hone Harawira that Donna Awatere Huata was convicted ecause of a racist justice system are pathetic

  • Phil Goff
  • Justice