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A New Zealand delegation to the Midem 2002 trade fair, which starts tomorrow in Cannes, marks the first time in two decades that New Zealand has had a co-ordinated presence at the world’s biggest music market, says Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage M

“Auckland businesses are reaping the benefits of the government’s increased commitment to private sector research and development,” says Minister Assisting the Prime Minister with Auckland Issues, Judith Tizard.

Immigration Minister Lianne Dalziel said today that there was no reason to believe that New Zealand was at any greater risk of people smuggling than it had ever been.

Conservation Minister Sandra Lee is delighted with the results of a survey showing there are more Hector’s dolphins than previously thought.

Up to ten outstanding tertiary teachers will be awarded New Zealand's first Tertiary Teaching Excellence Awards this year.

Minister for Trade Negotiations and Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Hon Jim Sutton, welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Koizumi’s recent expressions of support for enhanced cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.

Governor-General Dame Silvia Cartwright and Prime Minister Helen Clark will visit Waitangi on February 5 and 6.

The Minister of Tourism Mark Burton today announced a series of new initiatives, which brings to around $5 million the amount of additional government funding support provided for tourism this summer.

Communications and Information Technology Minister Paul Swain has welcomed moves by Fonterra to find partners to set up an alternative internet network, using satellite and wireless technology.

Communications and Information Technology Minister Paul Swain has welcomed moves by Fonterra to find partners to set up an alternative internet network, using satellite and wireless technology.

The introduction of a new ANZ account to compete with Kiwibank shows that the new publicly-owned New Zealand bank is delivering benefits even before it opens its doors, Alliance leader and deputy Prime Minister Jim Anderton says

Trade Minister Jim Sutton sounded a note of caution at an apparent lack of comprehensiveness in the free trade agreement signed by Japanese Prime Minister Koizumi and Singapore Prime Minster Goh Chok Tong on Sunday.

The European Union this month removed the tariff on imports of New Zealand frozen boysenberries, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today.

The quota of 1500 tonnes, during the period 1 January 2002 to 30 June 2002, remains the same.

The Commonwealth must move to suspend Zimbabwe from its membership says New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff.

Foreign Minister Phil Goff leaves this weekend for a four-nation visit to Latin America.

New Zealand will provide around NZ$700,000 worth of assistance towards emergency relief and reconstruction on the cyclone-ravaged islands of Vava’u and Niuatoputapu in Tonga said New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff.

Published claims about the closure of police stations are misleading, mischievous and lack credibility, Police Minister George Hawkins said today.

Taiwan’s entry into the World Trade Organisation means that the apple export trade has been liberalised, Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton said today.

The first step to streamline the regulations for low risk genetic modification work has been announced by Environment Minister Marian Hobbs. The revision will result in significant time and money savings for scientists.

January 1 2001Media Statement
Safest Year On NZ Roads in Nearly 40 Years

2001 was the safest year on New Zealand roads in nearly 40 years, despite an horrific number of crashes last month, Transport Minister Mark Gosche said today.