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The National Party's latest reshuffle shows its complete disregard for the rights of disabled people, Minister for Disability Issues Lianne Dalziel said today.

"If National is only getting serious about Auckland's transport problems now - then what were they doing for the past ten years - twiddling their thumbs?," wondered Transport Minister and Maungakiekie MP Mark Gosche.

Labour Cabinet Minister Pete Hodgson said today that the National Party's reshuffle highlighted the paucity of talent on the opposition bench while leaving its biggest problem, its leadership, untouched.

Energy Minister Pete Hodgson says a report showing a two percent reduction in electricity line charges during 2000 is good news, although there are still many areas in which electricity consumers deserve a better deal.

Health Minister Annette King today welcomed the re-emergence of Roger Sowry as National's health spokesperson, but wondered whether the health sector would be quite so pleased or amused.

The Government is committing another $3 million to help New Zealand realise the potential from hosting the America’s Cup.

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It is interesting that Murray McCully would be so critical of work his party instigated when in government, says Associate Minister of Corrections Tariana Turia.

Sport, Fitness and Leisure Minister Trevor Mallard has today released a major review into sport, fitness and leisure.

Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that Annette King has been appointed Minister-designate for Food Safety

Cabinet today agreed that New Zealand will make a contribution of $500,000 towards relief efforts following the catastrophic weekend earthquake in India, Prime Minister Helen Clark and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Phil Goff announced today.

Prime Minister Helen Clark today signed the contract for the New Zealand Army's biggest equipment purchase - 105 new light armoured vehicles.

Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff has welcomed what he says is huge progress in the peace process between Papua New Guinea and Bougainville, especially after the worrying breakdown in talks late last year.

Strengthened reporting requirements improving the information publicly available about the student loan scheme are to be introduced, Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey said today.

The Minister of Defence Mark Burton is leading a delegation to East Timor this week.

The Minister's party includes Auckland Central MP Judith Tizard, Rangitikei MP Simon Power, and the Mayor of Palmerston North Jill White.

Prime Minister Helen Clark today signed the contract for the New Zealand Army's biggest equipment purchase for 30 years – 105 new light armoured vehicles.

Prime Minister Helen Clark is asking New Zealanders to make nominations for the honours lists again.

Prime Minister Helen Clark today said she was very disappointed by Norway's plans to lift its ban on exports of whale products.

Four community workshops are being organised in February and March to seek the views of community-based organisations on ways to prevent family violence, Social Services and Employment Minister Steve Maharey said today.

A $550,000 settlement has been reached between the Inland Revenue Department and Jan and Murray Willis over their long running dispute with IRD.

Prime Minister Helen Clark said today she would spend Waitangi Day in Wellington and Auckland.

Minister of Police Hon George Hawkins said claims that toilet paper shortages have occurred because of Police budget cuts is totally false.

A fine stand of Northland native forest inhabited by several threatened species has been gifted to the public of New Zealand. The gift of 753 hectares of forest south of Kaikohe was announced today by Sandra Lee, the Minister of Conservation.

A worm breeding co-operative, a cable car manufacturer and a footwear designer are among winners in the latest round of Industry New Zealand Enterprise Awards, Associate Commerce Minister Laila Harré announced today.