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Prime Minister Helen Clark today paid tribute to Sir George Laking, former Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Chief Ombudsman, who passed away last night.

  • Helen Clark
  • Prime Minister

 
Funding for residential care in the disability sector will increase by $26 million this year, making claims of a funding freeze totally inaccurate.

  • David Cunliffe
  • Health

Good morning and Kia ora. I have the responsibility today to outline to you some of the work we are doing in New Zealand in providing an education system for the 21st century.

  • Chris Carter
  • Education

Modern communication technologies are not just transforming the world we live in but are a vital part of any world-leading education system, Minister of Education Chris Carter says.

  • Chris Carter
  • Education

The number of New Zealanders signed up for KiwiSaver at the end of the scheme’s first six months is far more than was expected for its first year, Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Revenue

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

Deputy Prime Minister Dr Michael Cullen has today backed calls from West Coast Tasman MP Damien O’Connor for a satisfactory solution to the controversy surrounding Greymouth’s WWI Memor

  • Michael Cullen
  • Deputy Prime Minister

Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel met today to hear directly from victims of an alleged fraud involving the selling of bogus ironing franchises in Auckland.

  • Lianne Dalziel
  • Commerce

Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick is today urging all New Zealanders to be extra careful to reduce the risk of fire on public conservation land during the summer months.

  • Steve Chadwick
  • Conservation

Economic Development Minister Pete Hodgson today announced the appointment of Sir John Anderson as the new Chair of the New Zealand Venture Investment Fund (

  • Pete Hodgson
  • Economic Development

Boaties, fishermen, and other people enjoying our coastal waters over summer need to keep their eyes peeled for potential marine pests, Biosecurity Minister Jim Anderton said today.

  • Jim Anderton
  • Biosecurity

Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta is urging parents to keep their children safe this summer.

  • Nanaia Mahuta
  • Youth Affairs

Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton today asked coastal residents to be vigilant and help protect New Zealand’s precious marine resources during the holiday season.

  • Jim Anderton
  • Fisheries and Aquaculture

Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven says the rise in the 2007 road toll is a tragic way to end the year on New Zealand roads.

  • Harry Duynhoven
  • Transport Safety

Foreign Minister Winston Peters today expressed his deep shock at the killings that have taken place in Kenya following the disputed results from the presidential elections

  • Winston Peters
  • Foreign Affairs

More than 7000 Licensed Building Practitioner application packs have been requested since the scheme was launched last November, Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones announced today.

  • Shane Jones
  • Building and Construction

Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton today congratulated fishery officers on their dedicated efforts which have provided a real deterrent to fishers breaking the rules.

  • Jim Anderton
  • Fisheries and Aquaculture

While many people will be heading to the beach and casting a line during their holidays, Fisheries Ministry observers will be on commercial fishing vessels, dissecting fish and gathering scientific

  • Jim Anderton
  • Fisheries and Aquaculture

Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta is today urging dog owners to take extra care during the festive season, especially when dogs are around children and young people.

  • Nanaia Mahuta
  • Local Government