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Employment Minister Peter McCardle said today he finds comments made by the Labour Party about current levels of long-term unemployment astonishing, given their own record on unemployment, between

JAMES COOK CENTRA, WELLINGTON

It has been an interesting year - both politically and within the energy industry.

The Government will not be progressing the development of a youth radio network, says Hon Deborah Morris.

The abortion figures tabled in Parliament today demonstrate the need to ensure that young people are well educated about sexual and reproductive health and are aware that they have choices, says Ho

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Ministerial concern about the risks associated
with public sector information technology (IT) projects has led to a 'stocktake'

"The passage of the Airport Authorities Amendment Bill today will give airport users greater protection against monopoly abuse," Transport Minister Jenny Shipley said today.

New Zealand will seek an accelerated breakdown of trade barriers affecting fish, forest products and unprocessed fruit and vegetables at the annual Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gatherin

International Trade Minister Lockwood Smith has today released an easy-to-understand guide aimed at helping people navigate the minefield of acronyms covering organisations relevant to New Zealand

New Zealand First will not breach the coalition agreement on bulk-funding, Associate Education Minister Brian Donnelly said today.

Minister of Employment Peter McCardle said today he is pleased that the Coalition Leaders Winston Peters and Jenny Shipley are reconfirming their support for completing the detail of the Government

Employment Minister Peter McCardle announced today that the first five of around 50 Community Broker Organisations throughout the country have been contracted to broker community-based work experie

The Government is working to establish grievance panels for children and young people in Department of Social Welfare residential care, says Associate Minister of Social Welfare, Hon.

National party leader-elect Jenny Shipley and New Zealand First leader Winston Peters today released the Summary of Joint Discussion Points, which covers issues addressed in recent meetings.

Transport Minister Jenny Shipley says legislation introduced today will update navigation safety law and put into place new measures for events such as the America's Cup.

I move, That the Education Legislation Amendment Bill be now read a second time. I propose that this Bill be referred to the Education and Science Committee for report back to the House.

Richard Prebble has proved beyond doubt the adage that 'the trouble with publishing is that too many with half a mind to write a book, do so,' says Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Winston Peter

Reserve Bank Governor, Dr Donald Brash, is to be reappointed for a third five-year term, when his current term expires on 31 August 1998, Treasurer Winston Peters announced today.

Celebrations in Wellington today showed the excellent work being done in schools around the country every day, according to Associate Education Minister Brian Donnelly.

New Zealand and Australia will recognise each other's nationally recognised vocational qualifications from the beginning of 2000, Associate Minister of Education Brian Donnelly said today.

Christchurch

"Tell them near and far - this generation is coming up.

You've got to lend an ear and hear what they've got to say.

National party leader-elect Jenny Shipley welcomes the New Zealand First party's decision to continue in coalition with National.

The independent Ministerial Review Panel reviewing the Education Review Office has already considered an earlier version of the PPTA's review of ERO, the acting Minister responsible for ERO Wyatt C

MUSEUM OF NEW ZEALAND, WELLINGTON

Judge Mick Brown, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen.

Immigration Minister Max Bradford says he is looking to establish an advisory group on population and immigration issues following the Population Conference which concluded in Wellington today.