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International Volunteer Day is an opportunity to thank the many New Zealanders who contribute their time and skills to our communities, says Community and Voluntary Sector Minister, Ruth Dyson.

Corrections Minister Phil Goff today introduced a Corrections Amendment Bill which he says will further assist prisons’ crackdown on drug use, and eliminate illicit use of cellphones in prison.

Minister responsible for the National Library Judith Tizard announced Michele Leggott as New Zealand’s Poet Laureate for 2007/08 at a function at Parliament this evening.

A sharper focus on six priorities marks the newest phase of the Labour-led government’s economic transformation agenda.

A controlled permit system to allow heavier vehicles on specified New Zealand routes is to be investigated

New Zealand is uniquely placed to be a world leader on sustainability by developing and marketing environmentally-friendly goods and services

The new double tax agreement between Austria and New Zealand has entered into force, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today.

Minister of Health David Cunliffe said today he is increasingly concerned at the state of the Capital Coast District Health Board.

Social Development and Employment Minister Ruth Dyson has announced the most substantial improvements in child welfare law since 1989 with the introduction of the Children, Young Persons, and their

The Select Committee and the Government have listened to concerns about the Electoral Finance Bill and have made a number of changes, Justice Minister Annette King said when tabling a Supplementary Order Paper to the Bill today.

A new discussion document on international tax rules

Affordable Housing: Enabling Territorial Authorities Bill introduced to Parliament Housing Minister Maryan Street today introduced a Bill designed to stimulate the provision of more affordable hous

Prime Minister Helen Clark today invited all New Zealanders to take steps for sustainability when she launched the Sustainability Challenge and a new interactive Sustainability Portal in Wellington

Prime Minister Helen Clark today paid tribute to the Chief Ombudsman John Belgrave, who passed away overnight.

Transitional funding announced for schools adversely affected by decile changes

The decision to uphold the ban on Australian honey imports (other than from Western Australia) will need to be studied carefully.

New Zealand's first independent telecommunications disputes scheme has been welcomed by the Communications and IT Minister David Cunliffe

Pete Hodgson congratulates a New Zealand company as it gains global recognition

Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson today announced that New Zealand has won the prestigious Franklin Delano Roosevelt International Disability Award for 2007.

Investment advisers will be required to provide up-front disclosure of fees and remuneration including commission from 29 February 2008, Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel announced today

Investment in healthcare is resulting in more New Zealanders seeing their doctor and the highest rate of elective surgery since reliable reporting began, Minister of Health David Cunliffe said.

“Having a healthy population that can afford to access health care services is the priority of this government,” Mr Cunliffe said.