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The Minister of Defence Mark Burton has welcomed the appointment of Brigadier Martyn Dunne as the new Commander, Joint Forces, New Zealand.

  • Mark Burton
  • Defence

The government's response to the telecommunications inquiry will ensure the long-term strength of the industry's regulatory framework, Associate Commerce Minister Laila Harré said today.

  • Laila Harré
  • Commerce

Energy Minister Pete Hodgson today welcomed an assurance from the electricity industry that Auckland electricity supply security risks for the coming summer can probably be managed without significant disruption for consumers.

  • Pete Hodgson
  • Energy

The Minister of Defence Mark Burton has expressed his regret at the resignation of his Australian counterpart John Moore.

"I have written to John Moore wishing him well in his future endeavours.

  • Mark Burton
  • Defence

The Minister of Tourism Mark Burton has welcomed acknowledgment from local government leaders of the importance of tourism in New Zealand.

  • Mark Burton
  • Tourism

The Government is reviewing agency responses to the Report of the Commissioner for Children on the death of James Whakaruru, the Minister of Social Services and Employment Steve Maharey said today.

  • Steve Maharey
  • Social Development and Employment

Community organisations dealing with family violence prevention have received a $2.25 million funding boost, Social Services and Employment Minister Steve Maharey announced today.

  • Steve Maharey
  • Social Development and Employment

Education Minister Trevor Mallard today announced a new Government move to get over three and a half thousand more children a year into early childhood education.

  • Trevor Mallard
  • Education

It's still dark at 4am when one father-of-four leaves for work - it takes him nearly two hours to walk from Otara to the factory where he packs boxes.

  • Mark Gosche
  • Housing

Health Minister Annette King today handed over the first payment of $10,000 to Massey University to set up the Post Graduate Diploma for people working in the area of autism.

  • Annette King
  • Health

The Government's response to the telecommunications inquiry would safeguard and enhance the Kiwi Share and telecommunication service to rural communities in New Zealand, Rural Affairs Minister Jim Sutton said today.

  • Jim Sutton
  • Rural Affairs

A Labour-Alliance Coalition focused beyond profit is opening up high-tech business opportunities in geographic information, says Minister for Land Information Matt Robson

  • Matt Robson
  • Land Information

Funding for an environmental legal aid pilot scheme has been approved as part of a $2.3 million environmental initiatives package, announced today by the Minister for the Environment,

  • Marian Hobbs
  • Environment

"The Budget Policy Statement 2001 shows strong resilience in the Government's fiscal position," Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

"The December Economic and Fiscal Update 2000 shows New Zealand is well-placed to take advantage of favourable conditions for growth," Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

"I am pleased to hear that there has been an agreement on Moutoa Gardens that has local authority, iwi and government agreement," says Acting Prime Minister Jim Anderton.

  • Jim Anderton
  • Deputy Prime Minister

Social Services and Employment Minister Steve Maharey today released Department of Work and Income (DWI) job seeker register statistics as at 30 November 2000 and details of placements.

  • Steve Maharey
  • Social Development and Employment

The Service Chiefs of the New Zealand Army and the Royal New Zealand Air Force have been reappointed for a further year.

  • Mark Burton
  • Defence

The Minister of Conservation Hon Sandra Lee today paid tribute to Wellington conservationist Bing Lucas who died while on a family tramp on the Queen Charlotte Walkway in the Marlborough Sounds on Sunday.

  • Sandra Lee
  • Conservation

The Governor-General has deferred David Bain’s application for a pardon, and referred a number questions relating to his conviction to the Court of Appeal for its opinion, Minister of Justice Phil Goff announced today.

  • Phil Goff
  • Justice

The Minister of Maori Affairs, Hon Parekura Horomia, said the new chief executive of Te Puni Kokiri Mr Leith Comer has his full support and endorsement.

  • Parekura Horomia
  • Maori Affairs

New Zealanders can help spread some holiday season cheer this year by remembering older neighbours who may be celebrating the occasion on their own, Senior Citizens Minister Lianne Dalziel said.

  • Lianne Dalziel
  • Senior Citizens

MAF officials and the Animal Health Board will carry out further work on the review of the National Bovine TB strategy before it would be notified, Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton said today.

  • Jim Sutton
  • Agriculture

Reaching agreement on supply contracts between ENZA and apple growers is the important next step, Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton said today.

  • Jim Sutton
  • Agriculture