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Attorney-General Margaret Wilson today announced the appointment of Michael Ring, Harry Waalkens and Miriam Dean, all of Auckland, and Wellingtonian Francis Cooke as Queen's Counsel.

The government and the Port Nicholson Block Claims Team have agreed terms of negotiation covering historical claims to the Wellington region

Commerce Minister Margaret Wilson outlines her plans arising from submissions on the review of the Financial Reporting Act

"I am a little surprised at the chief justice's comments, as I have tried to consult on matters that affected the Supreme Court", says Attorney General Margaret Wilson.

The government and Moriori have taken a significant step towards settling their historical Treaty of Waitangi claims.

Proposals are being considered to streamline Treaty of Waitangi historic settlements, Treaty Negotiations Minister Margaret Wilson says.

Attorney-General Margaret Wilson today announced the appointment of Christopher John Allan as a Judge of the High Court.

New Zealand's Supreme Court opened today with its historic first sitting.

The Australian and New Zealand governments have taken another step towards achieving the long term goal of a single economic market in the two countries, this time with a focus on competition and consumer protection law.

Michael Willing has been appointed to the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand ("JAS-ANZ") for a three year term, announced Commerce Minister Margaret Wilson.

The Attorney-General is not involved in deciding matters of a criminal nature, said Attorney-General, Margaret Wilson.

Labour has an impressive record of achievement in the Treaty settlements area, says Treaty Negotiations Minister Margaret Wilson.

Current Electricity Commission Chair Roy Hemmingway has been appointed as an associate member of the Commerce Commission, Commerce Minister Margaret Wilson announced today.

The Securities Commission's investigations and enforcement abilities have been boosted by a Budget 2004 cash injection of $6 million over four years, says Commerce Minister Margaret Wilson.

The 2004 Budget more than doubles the Accounting Standards Review Board’s (ASRB) funding for development and adoption of international accounting standards, Commerce Minister Margaret Wilson announced today.

There has been an overwhelming response to the call for Expressions of Interest for members of the inaugural Charities Commission Board, says Commerce Minister Margaret Wilson.

A further $1.2 million a year will be put into Treaty settlement negotiations.

The Crown is currently investigating 62 claims that have been filed in relation to allegations made about treatment at various psychiatric institutions including Porirua.

Attorney-General Margaret Wilson has attended a reception in London to mark the last sitting of New Zealand judges on the Privy Council.

Commerce Minister Margaret Wilson is in the United Kingdom for a fortnight for a variety of meetings as a representative of the New Zealand Government.

New Zealand Commerce Minister Margaret Wilson and Ross Cameron, Australian Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, today released a joint discussion paper on the trans-Tasman mutual recognition of offers of securities and managed investment scheme interests.

The Judicial Matters Bill, which sets out the process for complaints about judges' conduct and their investigation, was passed in Parliament today.

A new study confirms that not only is Australia important for New Zealand business but that New Zealand is important for Australian business.

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) can now be used in New Zealand, said Commerce Minister Margaret Wilson.