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When I came to prepare for this conference I discovered that I had little personal memory of this period and that those who have written about it tend not to mention the Party, only the Parliamentary Party. I was therefore forced to refer to my own essay “Labour in Government 1984-1987”, which was an attempt to try and explain the role of the Party during that period and its relationship to its government from my perspective as Party president at that time.

  • Margaret Wilson
  • Attorney-General

New Zealand wants renewed and increased commitments from an upcoming international meeting on the sustainable development of SIDS

  • Marian Hobbs
  • Environment

A vision for full community membership for adults with an intellectual disability.

  • Ruth Dyson
  • Disability Issues

A discussion of the nature and legacy of the Lange Government.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Deputy Prime Minister

The delivery of high speed internet access to regional New Zealand under a government initiative offers huge opportunities for students and local communities in education and regional economic development. Education Minister Trevor Mallard explains.

  • Trevor Mallard
  • Education

Comments at the launch of the New Zealand Housing Strategy discussion document. Talbot Park Community Renewal project site, Glen Innes.

  • Steve Maharey
  • Housing

An overview of the government's contribution towards the goal of creating a better future for people with disabilities.

  • Ruth Dyson
  • Disability Issues

Auckland growth in the last decade driven more by population increases than labour productivity increases.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

Racing Minister Damien O'Connor opens Chief Stewards' conference in Christchurch.

  • Damien O'Connor
  • Racing

"By making more efficient use of energy, economies can grow significantly faster than overall energy consumption..."

  • Pete Hodgson
  • Energy

Comments at the launch of the Ministry of Social Development’s Sickness and Invalids' Benefits Strategy and the Manukau concept site. Ellerslie Convention Centre, Auckland.

  • Steve Maharey
  • Social Development and Employment

Speech commemorating International Workers Memorial Day, Market Reserve, Dunedin

  • David Benson-Pope
  • Fisheries and Aquaculture

While The Lord of the Rings was certainly instrumental in putting New Zealand on the map, it is by no means the foundation of our reputation.

  • Mark Burton
  • Tourism

Thank you for the opportunity to address this 4th Annual Ports and Shipping Forum.

  • Harry Duynhoven
  • Transport

Improving the literacy skills of our children is a key goal of the Labour-led government. Education Minister Trevor Mallard outlines what is happening to improve literacy in the classroom

  • Trevor Mallard
  • Education

This morning we witnessed the full glory of our tikanga, expressed in karakia, haka and waiata, as we celebrate the opening of this new site and ensure the safety and security of the staff and students who will occupy this new campus.

  • Tariana Turia
  • Maori Affairs

Nuclear weapons pose a potential security threat and are not useful in deterring terrorists. Non-proliferation initiatives must work in tandem with effective disarmament measures as part of a mutually reinforcing process

  • Marian Hobbs
  • Disarmament and Arms Control

Permitting nuclear weapons programmes to continue over long periods of time fosters a permissive environment for the proliferators.

  • Marian Hobbs
  • Disarmament and Arms Control

Today, as we remember those who served in our past, I want to pay respect to those men and women who right now continue that service to, and on behalf of, New Zealand.

  • Mark Burton
  • Defence

Trade liberalisation is important for all countries, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton has told the Bo'ao forum in China.

  • Jim Sutton
  • Trade Negotiations

while new to the portfolio - and I must admit to finding it something of a learning curve -, the issues confronting us in building are not totally new to me.

  • Margaret Wilson
  • Commerce

Jim Anderton discusses what needs to be done to continue to unlock the marine industry sector's potential.

  • Jim Anderton
  • Industry and Regional Development

A lecture in the Winter Lecture Series
on the State of the Arts at Maidment Theatre University of Auckland 1.00 pm
Tuesday 22 August 2000

  • Helen Clark
  • Arts, Culture and Heritage

A commemmoration day for workers who died while at work.

  • Ruth Dyson
  • Labour