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Biosecurity New Zealand have released a draft document for consultation with the public on the future of New Zealand's science system

Improving our infrastructure is vital for economic transformation so we need to have the right mix of knowledge and skills in the workforce to achieve our priorities.

Jim Anderton announced that he intends putting in place strong measures to address threat to seabirds, and in particular albatross, from our long-line fisheries

Women's Affairs Minister Lianne Dalziel has offered to help the National Party's spokesperson on women's affairs to "swot up" on the portfolio

Further sanctions in response to the Fiji military’s unlawful seizure of power

The government will invest $8 million to build a new primary school at Snells Beach.

The Therapeutic Products and Medicines Bill has been tabled for introduction in the House.

A range of regional issues will be discussed when Foreign Ministers meet in the Philippines this weekend as part of the East Asia Summit

Census data shows need for stronger relationships between NZ's ethnic communities

Kiwi creativity and a Christmas tradition will combine this weekend to make one of the world's biggest outdoor events more environmentally friendly

Initial results of the 2006 Census are out -- setting new benchmarks in quality data collection

The Kupe/Kevin Smith Marine Reserve is to be created off Wellington's scenic South Coast

New Zealand gives $500,000 to the International Red Cross to help relief efforts in the Philippines following Typhoon Durian

Migrants are set to benefit from a world-class immigration system based on principles of fairness and human rights.

A new bill, part of a significant new policy package to reduce criminal offending, increase certainty around penalties given to those who break the law and address NZ's rising prison population, had its first reading in Parliament today.

On the eve of the release of 2006 Census results, Statistics Minister Clayton Cosgrove has announced the winner of the Statistics New Zealand Student Journalist Award, as well as a new award for the best media story using 2006 Census results.

A deployment of 47 rural firefighters will help fight fires in Victoria

Situation is still very grave but President's comments very important and positive development

Associate Health Minister Mita Ririnui has launched the second Mâori Health Action Plan

Minister praises the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs for its success in developing work, training, and education options for young people.

Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker and Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor have received the Gambling Commission's report setting out recommendations for funding of problem gambling services between 2007 and 2010.

New leadership of the National Party doesn't rate the primary industry portfolios very highly

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor has announced the appointment of three new members of the Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand.