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The Prime Minister, by Command of Her Majesty The Queen, has announced that, as a mark of respect to acknowledge the first anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, all New Zealand flag

Prime Minister Jenny Shipley said she had accepted the resignations of Brian Donnelly and Robyn McDonald from their portfolios and from the Executive, effective from 1pm today, and had advised the

Prime Minister Jenny Shipley today announced the appointment of Marnie Woodd to the position of Prime Ministerial Press Secretary.

The Prime Minister Jenny Shipley tonight called on ACT and its Leader Richard Prebble to clarify two issues for New Zealanders in light of his recent statements.

The Prime Minister the Rt Hon Jenny Shipley said today that she had, with great regret, accepted the resignation of Deborah Morris from her portfolios and from the Executive, and had advised the Go

Prime Minister and Leader of the National Party Jenny Shipley said she is encouraged by the extent of the support she is receiving in the New Zealand Parliament.

Prime Minister Jenny Shipley today announced that Foreign Affairs Minister Don McKinnon will represent New Zealand on her behalf at the South Pacific Forum Heads of Government Meeting, to be held i

National Party Leader the Rt Hon Jenny Shipley and New Zealand First Leader the Rt Hon Winston Peters today announced that the Coalition Dispute Committee will meet at 3.30pm on Tuesday, 18 August.

The Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Jenny Shipley said tonight the current political situation will be resolved in an orderly fashion.

Prime Minister, Jenny Shipley announced the Government had reached an agreement with New Zealand Airports Ltd for the sale of the Crown's 66% shareholding in Wellington International Airport.

The Prime Minister announced today that she had advised the Governor-General to dismiss Mr Peters immediately from his Ministerial responsibilities as Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer.

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Mr Speaker, though the situation which developed last night is unusual, no constitutional crisis of any kind is involved for the Government or New Zealand.

The Prime Minister has firmly rejected any suggestion that there was some legal irregularity in the Cabinet's decision last night to proceed with the sale of the Crown's share in Wellington Airport

Prime Minister Jenny Shipley has welcomed the sale of the Auckland Yellow Bus Company, noting that Infrastructure Auckland has received an excellent price.

Prime Minister Jenny Shipley today visited Blenheim as part of her programme to visit provincial New Zealand.

Cabinet today discussed the Wellington International Airport and agreed that the Committee comprising the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer, and the Finance Minister complete furt

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President Geoff Thompson, Deputy Mayor Morgan Fahey, friends and colleagues.

What a year 1998 has been for all of us. This country has been facing challenges this year, some of which we wanted, and some of which we couldn't avoid.

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Prime Minister Jenny Shipley says New Zealand continues to have a majority Government, with the majority of the Parliament supporting its programme.

It's been a wild 12 months since we last met.

"The Government's $315 million savings package announced today will reinforce the Government's surplus and help New Zealand to build on the gains of the past decade," Prime Minister Jenny Shipley s

New Zealand and the United States have much in common.

We share similar values.

We cherish democracy.

We seek world peace and stability and we promote human rights.

"The America's Cup is one of many events that Auckland and all New Zealand have to look forward to as we approach the new millennium," Prime Minister Jenny Shipley said today.