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The investigation into the possible risk to New Zealand personnel from exposure to expended depleted uranium munitions is proceeding with some urgency, the Minister of Defence Mark Burton said.

  • Mark Burton
  • Defence

"Last year she imagined Pacific Islanders climbing in her windows at night - this year she is imagining cabinet papers," says State Services Minister, Trevor Mallard.

  • Trevor Mallard
  • State Services

Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Fisheries Minister Pete Hodgson have approved the sale of BIL's 50 percent shareholding in Sealord to the Treaty of Waitangi Fisheries Commission [Te Ohu Kai Moana] and Japanese seafood company Nissui.

  • Pete Hodgson
  • Fisheries and Aquaculture

Commerce Minister Paul Swain and Consumer Affairs Minister Phillida Bunkle have released a discussion document outlining proposals for the reform of the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act.

  • Paul Swain
  • Commerce

National MP Tony Ryall should explain why quarter million dollar special Y2K payments were made to Housing New Zealand staff while he was housing minister before muck raking over recent decisions by the management of Housing New Zealand, Duty Minister S

  • Steve Maharey
  • Social Development and Employment

Gary Traveller and Richard Agnew from PricewaterhouseCoopers have today been appointed receivers for the State Owned Enterprise, Terralink.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

Gary Traveller and Richard Agnew from PricewaterhouseCoopers have today been appointed receivers for the State Owned Enterprise, Terralink.

  • Mark Burton
  • State Owned Enterprises

The Minister of Defence Mark Burton said the New Zealand Army is enlisting four experienced officers who have served with Fiji's military forces.

  • Mark Burton
  • Defence

Minister for Land Information Matt Robson today announced a major review of the Public Works Act 1981.

  • Matt Robson
  • Land Information

Acting Prime Minister Jim Anderton today released a number of reports and information on Government activity to reduce inequality in New Zealand.

  • Jim Anderton
  • Deputy Prime Minister

New Zealand veterans of World War Two and the Korean War who believe they may be eligible for a supplementary War Service Gratuity should contact the Office of Veterans' Affairs for an application form, the Minister of Veterans' Affairs Mark Burton said

  • Mark Burton
  • Veterans' Affairs

The New Zealand Defence Force will receive an advance delivery of new tactical mobile radios next month.

  • Mark Burton
  • Defence

The Minister of Conservation, Hon Sandra Lee, has brought a 15-year long community campaign to an end by designating Birch Island in the lower Clutha River as a protected area under the Conservation Act.

  • Sandra Lee
  • Conservation

Minister Trevor Mallard today released reports which underline the government's commitment to helping disadvantaged New Zealanders.

  • Trevor Mallard
  • Education

Disarmament and Arms Control Minister Matt Robson is seeking more information from NATO and European Union countries following reports about troop exposure to depleted NATO uranium shells used in Bosnia, Kosovo, and the Gulf War.

  • Matt Robson
  • Disarmament and Arms Control

The rules governing the quality and safety of the fuel New Zealanders put in their cars are to be reviewed Associate Minister of Energy Paul Swain announced today.

  • Paul Swain
  • Energy

"New Zealanders are clearly brimming with new business ideas," said Acting Prime Minister Jim Anderton today announcing more winners of Industry New Zealand Enterprise Awards.

  • Jim Anderton
  • Industry and Regional Development

Conservation Minister Sandra Lee has announced that contractual work valued at more than $400,000 havs been let to upgrade visitor facilities and improve public access to unique wildlife on Ulva Island, in Stewart Island's Paterson Inlet.

  • Sandra Lee
  • Conservation

The Minister of Conservation, Hon Sandra Lee, has launched a new plan to help safeguard the future of seabirds in New Zealand.

  • Sandra Lee
  • Conservation

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Phil Goff, is leaving today on a nine day visit to New Zealand's largest and most important trading partners in the Middle East - the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

  • Phil Goff
  • Foreign Affairs and Trade

Government departments will in future be able to be prosecuted under health and safety and building legislation, Minister of Justice Phil Goff and Minister of Conservation Sandra Lee announced today.

  • Sandra Lee
  • Conservation

Government departments will in future be able to be prosecuted under health and safety and building legislation, Minister of Justice Phil Goff and Minister of Conservation Sandra Lee announced today.

  • Phil Goff
  • Justice

Transport Minister Mark Gosche has welcomed the news that last year's road toll was the lowest in 36 years.

  • Mark Gosche
  • Transport

Acting Prime Minister Jim Anderton is expressing sympathy for the Marlborough community after fires in the region and says the Government is ready to consider a role in assisting the community to recover.

  • Jim Anderton
  • Deputy Prime Minister