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The Government is working to establish grievance panels for children and young people in Department of Social Welfare residential care, says Associate Minister of Social Welfare, Hon.

National party leader-elect Jenny Shipley and New Zealand First leader Winston Peters today released the Summary of Joint Discussion Points, which covers issues addressed in recent meetings.

Transport Minister Jenny Shipley says legislation introduced today will update navigation safety law and put into place new measures for events such as the America's Cup.

I move, That the Education Legislation Amendment Bill be now read a second time. I propose that this Bill be referred to the Education and Science Committee for report back to the House.

Richard Prebble has proved beyond doubt the adage that 'the trouble with publishing is that too many with half a mind to write a book, do so,' says Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Winston Peter

Reserve Bank Governor, Dr Donald Brash, is to be reappointed for a third five-year term, when his current term expires on 31 August 1998, Treasurer Winston Peters announced today.

Celebrations in Wellington today showed the excellent work being done in schools around the country every day, according to Associate Education Minister Brian Donnelly.

New Zealand and Australia will recognise each other's nationally recognised vocational qualifications from the beginning of 2000, Associate Minister of Education Brian Donnelly said today.

Christchurch

"Tell them near and far - this generation is coming up.

You've got to lend an ear and hear what they've got to say.

National party leader-elect Jenny Shipley welcomes the New Zealand First party's decision to continue in coalition with National.

The independent Ministerial Review Panel reviewing the Education Review Office has already considered an earlier version of the PPTA's review of ERO, the acting Minister responsible for ERO Wyatt C

MUSEUM OF NEW ZEALAND, WELLINGTON

Judge Mick Brown, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen.

Immigration Minister Max Bradford says he is looking to establish an advisory group on population and immigration issues following the Population Conference which concluded in Wellington today.

ladies and gentlemen, this conference for me as a politician has been something of a record. i haven't said anything during it but i'm getting my revenge because i have the last word.

The Minister of Conservation Nick Smith, says his door still remains open to negotiate with the Wild Horse Trust take the remaining 100 horses mustered from the Kaimanawa ranges.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Don McKinnon, tonight advised New Zealanders against travelling to Iraq in light of the current security climate.

New Zealand will donate $100,000 to a United Nations relief fund to help Viet Nam recover from Cyclone Linda, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Don McKinnon announced today.

AUCKLAND

Board of Trustees' Chairperson Julie Benjamin, Principal Lionell Mickell, my colleague Belinda Vernon, Kuia Ellen Wilson, children, ladies and gentlemen.

AUCKLAND

Mayor Les Mills, Sir Hugh Kawharu, other distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen.

WHANGAPARAOA

Housing Minister Murray McCully has announced a programme to deliver over 2,000 additional Housing New Zealand units in Auckland over the 1997-98 period, to alleviate housing pressures.

Health Minister Bill English confirmed today that he had laid a complaint with the Advertising Standards Complaints Board about the advertising campaign being run by drug companies.

Business Development Boards grants have been suspended temporarily, not axed - contrary to alarmist Alliance claims, Business Development Minister Max Bradford said today.

The Governor-General has appointed Judge Arthur Middleton to the position of Deputy Chairperson, Social Security Appeal Authority, the Associate Minister of Social Welfare Hon. Dr.