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National Party Education Spokesperson Bill English got his facts wrong again when he suggested that the government spent $1.54 billion on diploma and certificate courses that were not completed, Associate Minister of Education (Tertiary Education) Steve Maharey said today.

The government’s nomination for the position of Speaker following the retirement of the Rt Hon Jonathan Hunt next year will be the Hon Margaret Wilson.

The Crown and the Ngâti Mutunga Iwi Authority today initialled a Deed of Settlement for the iwi's historical Treaty of Waitangi claims.

Health Minister Annette King is pleased to announce the establishment of seven new Health and Disability Ethics Committees.

This Bill supports, clarifies and defines aquaculture’s place in the marine environment.

Latest Treasury forecasts show the books are good but big tax cuts are not affordable

A Bill tightening provisions in the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 was introduced into Parliament today by Justice Minister Phil Goff

Comment sought on options for building up New Zealand's oil stocks

Key answers to key questions arising from the response of the government to the Agent Orange inquiry

The government has acknowledged military personnel serving in Vietnam were exposed to an environment contaminated by Agent Orange and has apologized for the time it has taken for official recognition of veterans experiences

Health Minister Annette King is calling for nominations for the newly announced Cancer Control Council. The Council, charged with overseeing the implementation of the Cancer Control Strategy, will begin its work early next year.

Margaret Wilson today announced the appointment of a Family Court Judge and three District Court Judges.

Education Minister Trevor Mallard today announced the Export Education Innovation Programme - a new initiative aimed at further developing the New Zealand export education industry as a world class and innovative provider of education overseas.

Delivered to the Resource Management Law Association, HSBC Tower, Wellington

The government has decided not to proceed with decisions on the
disposal of Whenuapai Airbase at this time.

Police Commissioner Rob Robinson is to have his appointment extended by two years

New Zealand is providing $3.8 million of extra assistance to improve security, support local government and rebuild infrastructure in Afghanistan.

Pete Hodgson leaves to attend 10th UNFCCC meeting.

Mr Hodgson will return to New Zealand on Sunday, 19 December.

Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that the Governor-General has approved the reappointment of the Commissioner of Police, Rob Robinson, for a further term of two years.

More research on the recreational catch and a review of kahawai decisions next year mean no change needed now

Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today the shortlist of designers chosen to develop designs for the New Zealand Memorial at Hyde Park Corner in London.

Aquaculture Reform Bill creates a new regime designed to allow the rational development of the industry

The high cost of injuries to self-employed farmers, a decline in the pool of liable earnings for livestock farming, and falling long-term interest rates are behind the increase in ACC levies for this group for 2005/2006

Expansion will help MFish achieve their goal of protecting and enhancing the marine environment