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The new Tertiary Education Strategy underlines the government's determination to equip the country with the kind of 21st century skills needed to drive economic transformation.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Tertiary Education

The value of New Zealand trade ties with Turkey will get a major boost over the next year with a big increase in the number of Turkish students studying in New Zealand and with the start of livestock exports to Turkey.

  • Phil Goff
  • Defence

Ruth Dyson and Foreign Minister Winston Peters today welcomed the adoption by the UN of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

  • Ruth Dyson
  • Disability Issues

A detailed action plan to maximise energy efficiency and renewable energy in New Zealand was launched by government today for public discussion.

  • Jeanette Fitzsimons
  • Energy

With my colleague Hon Annette King, Minister of Transport, I am very happy to announce that this government has agreed to meeting $2.475 million towards the Hirini St port bypass road

  • Jim Anderton
  • Forestry

Lynchpin port bypass road vital for forestry in Gisborne

  • Jim Anderton
  • Forestry

Minister of Local Government Mark Burton welcomed news of progress made by the Independent Inquiry into Local Government rates and plans for the public submission process.

  • Mark Burton
  • Local Government

The Government's Road Safety Policy Statement was launched by the Minister of Transport, Hon Annette King, and Minister for Transport Safety Harry Duynhoven at Parliament today.

  • Harry Duynhoven
  • Transport Safety

The Government's Road Safety Policy Statement was launched by the Minister of Transport, Hon Annette King, and Minister for Transport Safety Harry Duynhoven today at Parliament.

  • Harry Duynhoven
  • Transport Safety

A reminder that there are legal requirements around his decision-making powers.

  • Jim Anderton
  • Health

New legislation will help owners of leaky homes settle their disputes faster, get compensation off the liable parties and fix their homes

  • Clayton Cosgrove
  • Building and Construction

Also contains extensive Q&As at the end

  • Annette King
  • Transport

See also associated press release

  • Annette King
  • Transport

A review of international tax rules aims to improve the competitiveness of New Zealand companies operating in export markets overseas.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

New Zealand's internationally praised preparation for a possible flu pandemic has taken another step forward with the passage of the Law Reform (Epidemic Preparedness) Bill in Parliament.

  • Pete Hodgson
  • Health

Auckland accountant and lawyer Michael Stiassny is to take over from Warren Larsen as chair of the New Zealand Racing Board

  • Winston Peters
  • Racing

National's Associate Health Spokesperson has been reminded to keep up with health stories in the news.

  • Pete Hodgson
  • Health

History has been made with the passing of the Labour-led government's bill to bring New Zealanders faster, better broadband.

  • David Cunliffe
  • Communications and Information Technology

Trade and Defence Minister Phil Goff today begins a two-week visit to the Middle East, where he will meet with counterparts in Turkey, Jordan, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

  • Phil Goff
  • Trade

The final report by the Trans-Tasman Working Group on Court Proceedings and Regulatory Enforcement has been released

  • Clayton Cosgrove
  • Justice

Local youth lead the way with environmental projects

  • Nanaia Mahuta
  • Customs

An education counsellor has been appointed to strengthen the education relationship between New Zealand and India.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Tertiary Education

Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel provides an update on the government's reviews of the regulatory environment for business.

  • Lianne Dalziel
  • Commerce

New Zealand’s strategic geography may differ from our Asia-Pacific neightbours but there are consistent themes in the way we see the world

  • Winston Peters
  • Foreign Affairs