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Margaret Wilson today announced the appointment of a Family Court Judge and three District Court Judges.

Education Minister Trevor Mallard today announced the Export Education Innovation Programme - a new initiative aimed at further developing the New Zealand export education industry as a world class and innovative provider of education overseas.

The government has decided not to proceed with decisions on the
disposal of Whenuapai Airbase at this time.

Police Commissioner Rob Robinson is to have his appointment extended by two years

New Zealand is providing $3.8 million of extra assistance to improve security, support local government and rebuild infrastructure in Afghanistan.

Pete Hodgson leaves to attend 10th UNFCCC meeting.

Mr Hodgson will return to New Zealand on Sunday, 19 December.

Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that the Governor-General has approved the reappointment of the Commissioner of Police, Rob Robinson, for a further term of two years.

More research on the recreational catch and a review of kahawai decisions next year mean no change needed now

Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today the shortlist of designers chosen to develop designs for the New Zealand Memorial at Hyde Park Corner in London.

Aquaculture Reform Bill creates a new regime designed to allow the rational development of the industry

The high cost of injuries to self-employed farmers, a decline in the pool of liable earnings for livestock farming, and falling long-term interest rates are behind the increase in ACC levies for this group for 2005/2006

Expansion will help MFish achieve their goal of protecting and enhancing the marine environment

Trade and Economic Ministers from Australia and New Zealand met in Queenstown on 10 and 11 December 2004.

Mark Burton is today celebrating his fifth anniversary as Tourism Minister, as well as five years of impressive industry growth.

A new service centre in the Hutt has been granted funding for training and employment creation.

Upgrades being made to pensioner housing units in Auckland were welcomed today by Housing Minister Steve Maharey.

Don Brash's latest tax policy - his 4th so far and his 5th flip flop in recent times.

The new Minerals Programme for Petroleum, which takes effect from 1 January 2005, will launch an exciting year for New Zealand in terms of petroleum exploration.

A new report highlighting record tertiary participation and a significant jump in qualification completions shows that the government's Tertiary Education Strategy is paying dividends Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey said today.

Progress made in addressing child poverty in Manukau demonstrates the value of coordinated, community-based action, Social Development Minister Steve Maharey said today.

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor welcomes a new smokefree era for New Zealand.

Employers and earners will welcome ACC average levies for 2005/06 that have remained the same or decreased for the last three years.

Details of government's decisions on 2005/2006 ACC levies

The Civil Union Bill, just passed by the House, formalises recognition and respect for the individual choices of New Zealanders