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Women’s Affairs Minister Ruth Dyson today welcomed the appointment of Shenagh Gleisner as the new chief executive of the Ministry of Women’s Affairs.

The latest public service employment survey shows New Zealand has a strong and stable public service, said State Services Minister Trevor Mallard.

Labour Minister Margaret Wilson and Courts Minister Rick Barker have announced that administration of the Employment Court will transfer from the Labour Department to the Justice Ministry

The government is committing up to $36.7 million to a joint fund to reduce nitrogen inputs to the Lake, with the aim of protecting water quality and clarity.

Career diplomat Peter Guinness will be New Zealand's new Consul-General in Timor-Leste

A new publication, Balance in Trade, explains why the World Trade Organisation's plant and animal health quarantine measures are important for New Zealand.

Minister of Defence Mark Burton today announced appointments to two senior Defence positions.

New regulations that form part of the government's on-going effort to promote transparency and good corporate governance in securities dealings.

Health Minister Annette King today announced approval for substantial redevelopments at Wairarapa and Dunstan Hospitals totalling almost $35 million.

A new awards system recognising New Zealand students who excel in NCEA and the new Scholarship qualification is to be introduced from 2004, says Education Minister Trevor Mallard

Prime Minister Helen Clark has today welcomed the capture of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.

Helen Clark said Saddam’s capture was a great relief and would hopefully add momentum to efforts to rebuild Iraq.

New European Union restrictions on New Zealand butter exports are extremely disappointing, Trade Negotiations and Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton said today.

The Motor Vehicle Sales Act, in force from 15 December, brings in law changes that consumers should be aware of when buying a motor vehicle

New New Zealand music is sitting prominently in the sales charts at a time of year normally dominated by international compilations, live albums and re-releases.

New Zealand and Australia have appointed co-chairs for next year’s inaugural Leadership Forum between the two countries

The Te Arawa Mäori Trust Board have agreed in principle to the Crown’s offer of 11 December 2003 to settle all Te Arawa’s historical Treaty of Waitangi claims relating to 14 Rotorua lakes

Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark today opened the new John Money wing at the Eastern Southland Gallery.

Tourism continues to be a steady driver of economic growth across New Zealand.

Education Minister Trevor Mallard today launched three new storybooks for young children, two of which are not only in English but in six Pasifika languages and te reo Maori.

A single organisation will govern Auckland's transport under proposals presented to Auckland's councils by Local Government Minister Chris Carter

Auckland Issues Minister Judith Tizard says 4 years work has resolved Auckland's infrastructure and population needs

The America’s Cup Regatta 2003 in Auckland injected an extra $529 million into the New Zealand economy, according to an economic impact study

The government's $297 million annual investment in new transport initiatives will improve land transport for Auckland and regions throughout New Zealand.