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“’Early intervention works best, costs less’: New Zealand can lead the world in crime prevention if we follow this simple motto,” Corrections Minister Matt Robson said at a Safer Communities Forum tonight in Christchurch.

News of Infrastructure Auckland’s grant of $40 million towards the North Shore Bus Rapid Transit system has been welcomed by the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister with Auckland Issues, Judith Tizard.

The fall in international visitor arrivals during October was not unexpected, the Minister of Tourism Mark Burton said.

"The government will continue to work alongside the tourism industry to manage our way through this period."

The first batch of fifteen secure containers from New Zealand for weapons disposal will arrive in Bougainville this week, Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff said.

The Labour-Alliance Government is well down the track of rebuilding New Zealand as the great place to be a child that it once was, says Social Services and Employment Minister Steve Maharey.

The debate over climate change policy will not be advanced by selective and misleading interpretations of economic data, says the Convenor of the Ministerial Group on Climate Change, Pete Hodgson.

Energy Minister Pete Hodgson today urged Federated Farmers to maximise their benefits by taking a constructive and strategic approach to climate change issues.

A thousand Maori secondary students will take part in a new mentoring initiative that will be officially launched by Associate Education Minister Parekura Horomia at Horowhenua College today (Friday 2 November).

Controls imposed on genetic research will ensure that no animals used as bioreactors can end up in the food chain, Environment Minister, Marian Hobbs said today.

New student loans and tertiary funding rules being introduced next year focus public money on providing students with a quality education, Associate Education Minister (Tertiary Education) Steve Maharey said today.

November 19 2001Media Statement

Embargoed Until 1am, Nov 19 2001

Jim and Carole Anderton have worked with Women’s Service Club Zonta to create a new rose garden at the historic Vogel House.

New Zealand is standing by to send aid teams to Afghanistan, and prepared to add its weight behind a UN led programme to establish stable government , Aid Minister Matt Robson repeated today at the African Focus Conference in Auckland.

New Zealand is standing by to send aid teams to Afghanistan, and prepared to add its weight behind a UN led programme to establish stable government , Aid Minister Matt Robson repeated today at the African Focus Conference in Auckland.

Government drives vehicle sales bill

This Government is committed to a better deal for people buying cars and support for motor vehicle dealers who protect consumers.

This Government is committed to a better deal for people buying cars and support for motor vehicle dealers who protect consumers.

New board members for Radio New Zealand Ltd and Television New Zealand Ltd have been announced by Broadcasting Minister Marian Hobbs.

Maori Affairs Ministers Parekura Horomia said he is delighted that Maori have rated so well in the recent international survey, Global Entrepeneurship Monitor (GEM).

November 16 2001Media Statement

The Government will commission a study of the market power of New Zealand’s shipping ports, Commerce Minister Paul Swain and Transport Minister Mark Gosche announced today.

New Zealanders are among the most highly entrepreneurial and innovative people in the world,” said Acting Prime Minister Jim Anderton welcoming the news that New Zealand has ranked second in the world in a study of entrepreneurship.

A new CD-Rom highlighting hazards on the farm and safe work practices was launched by ACC Minister Lianne Dalziel in Christchurch today.

Communications Minister Paul Swain and Broadcasting Minister Marian Hobbs today announced decisions on the future of the FM radio broadcasting band.

The WTO membership agreed to launch a round of world trade negotiations today, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said.

A new CD-Rom highlighting hazards on the farm and safe work practices was launched by ACC Minister Lianne Dalziel in Christchurch today.