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The Minister for Building and Construction, Shane Jones, says he welcomes the
concerns voiced by the Bay of Islands/Far North Certified Builders Association (CBANZ) President Gordon Salt over excessive industry regulation.

 Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced details of the arrangements for Sir Edmund Hillary’s State Funeral on Tuesday, 22 January, and for his lying in state in the Auckland Cathedral of Holy Trinity in Parnell from Monday 21 January until the funeral service at St Mary’s in Holy Trinity, Parnell.

Minister of Commerce, Monsieur Lachemi Djaaboub

President of the Algiers Chamber of Commerce and Industry, M. Brahim Bendjaber

Minister of Trade, Disarmament and Defence Phil Goff last night completed a two day visit to Algeria, accompanied by representatives of New Zealand firms seeking to build trading links with the reg

”He kaitito whiti pūrākau rongonui a Hone Tuwhare, I runga I āna tuhinga tuitui I ngā kupu Māori, kupu Ingarihi, ka kitea te ahurei me te maumaharatanga o āna mahi,” e kī ana te

“Hone Tuwhare was a legendary poet whose works weaved together both Maori and English literature in an unique and memorable way.” Minister for Maori Affairs, Parekura Horomia said today

Fisherman Jeremy (Jerry) Excell has been appointed to a four year term as a Fiordland Marine Guardian, replacing long serving member John Steffens, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard announced tod

Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today opened a major new conservation reserve in the Southern Alps with rugged 2000 metre-high peaks, stunning beech forests, historic mining huts and loads of outdoor opportunities. [image:32100]

“The 9400 hectare Whakaari Conservation Area is a massive outdoor playground that is now open to all New Zealanders and visitors for tramping, mountain biking, skiing, bird watching and other activities.

Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter brought a New Zealand perspective to the first global Alliance of Civilisations Forum in Madrid this week.

New Zealand and Spain have signed a film co-production agreement to help develop screen industry partnerships between the two countries, Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage H

Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark has paid tribute to Hone Tuwhare, who passed away today, for his outstanding contribution to New Zealand literature.

Duty Minister, Rick Barker today expressed the Government’s regret over the Sri Lankan Government’s withdrawal from the 2002 Ceasefire Agreement with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eela

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Tourism Minister and West Coast Tasman MP Damien O’Connor said he is disappointed that didymo has made it in to the Arahura River.

A new website launched today will mean greatly improved access to legislation for New Zealanders, Attorney-General Michael Cullen said today.

The solar industry is experiencing a resurgence following the launch of the Government’s solar water-heating programme, says Government Spokesperson on Energy Efficiency and Conservation Jean

The Labour-led government is already working to ensure biofuels used in New Zealand are from sustainable sources, Energy and Climate Change Minister David Parker said today.

Finance Minister Michael Cullen will meet with Australia’s new Treasurer Wayne Swan in Sydney on Thursday.

Trade Minister Phil Goff leaves today for a 10-day visit to North Africa, during which he will visit Algeria, Libya and Morocco.

Sir Edmund Hillary was a very special human being – a man of great courage and determination, an explorer and achiever, and a humanitarian.

He also endeared himself to our nation as a modest, unassuming, and unpretentious man.

So many memories flood back at a time like this because Sir Ed has been so much part of our public life for more than half a century.

New Zealanders are better off under the enhanced rates rebate scheme, Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta said today.

Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that the passing of Sir Edmund Hillary is a profound loss to New Zealand.

Thank you for the opportunity to launch the ‘LoveNZ’ recycling bins in Kaikoura.

Kaikoura's first 'LoveNZ' recycling bins which encourage recycling in public places were unveiled today by Environment Minister Trevor Mallard.