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Health Minister Annette King says she welcomes an independent evaluation of the health reforms the Government began introducing after it took office in 1999.

Pacific unemployment is continuing to fall faster than the national average, says Pacific Island Affairs Minister Phil Goff

The Ministry of Social Development has released its Stage One findings of
an evaluation of the New Zealand Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy - an evaluation that will be important in guiding future investment in existing and new initiatives.

New legislation provides tough regime for dealing with child sex offenders

Internet opens opportunity for Maori Radio Listeners home and abroad.

A $10 million initiative designed to build more entrepreneurship and commercial skills through tertiary education has been announced.

A Hector's dolphin, one of the world's rarest dolphins, has been found cut in half with a knife

The government has released a discussion document with proposals to reduce the tax barriers to international recruitment.

Household Labour Force Survey results show Maori unemployment dipping below 10 percent.

Education Minister Trevor Mallard today called for 20,000 volunteers to stand for election as school trustees next year.

The Education Review Office (ERO) will look more closely into the pastoral care of international students in secondary and composite schools from the start of next year, Minister Responsible for the Education Review Office Trevor Mallard announced today.

The continued strength of the New Zealand economy has seen more New Zealanders move in to work over the winter and driven unemployment to its lowest level in 16 years.

Attorney-General Margaret Wilson has announced the appointment of the President and Judges of the Court of Appeal

Attorney-General Margaret Wilson has announced the appointment of Judges of of the Supreme Court. All are members of the Privy Council.

New Zealand’s arguments against American safeguards on steel imports have been upheld again at the World Trade Organisation, says Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton

The New Zealand Film Commission is to receive a $10 million (incl GST) baseline funding increase in the 2004 Budget.

The government is committed to working with the screen production industry to build a vibrant, sustainable, financially independent industry, says Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton

The newly announced Screen Council will greatly assist Maori participation in the screen industry, Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia said today.

New Zealand’s infrastructure will suffer under-investment and periodic crisis if NZ First and United support a National-Act government, says Minister of Economic Development and Progressive Party leader Jim Anderton

The Overseas Investment Act review aims to maintain a liberal investment regime whilst giving more protection to iconic sites.

The government is affirming the importance of a strong, independent screen production industry following its consideration of the report of the Screen Production Industry Taskforce.

The New Zealand Film Commission is to receive a $10 million (incl GST) baseline funding increase in the 2004 Budget.

Quality of Maori education is set to improve

Exciting time for Maori screen production