Media Releases

McCully to visit China and Hong Kong

Foreign Minister Murray McCully leaves on Monday for his first official visit to China, where he will meet Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi and other senior leaders.
by Hon Murray McCully, Foreign Affairs
Friday, 19 March 2010

Public consultation on natural health products

The Ministry of Health today launched a two-month public consultation period on a proposed regulatory scheme for the fast-growing natural health products industry.
Friday, 19 March 2010

Summer fisheries programme a success

A summer programme designed to encourage responsible behaviour in New Zealand fisheries is proving to be a great success, says Acting Fisheries Minister David Carter.
by Hon David Carter, Fisheries
Friday, 19 March 2010

Rally NZ receives government backing

Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today that the government will contribute $250,000 from the Major Events Development Fund towards Rally New Zealand 2010 event, being held around Auckland in May.
by Hon Gerry Brownlee, Economic Development
Friday, 19 March 2010

Bills to improve justice system passed

Laws that will enhance public confidence in the judicial complaints process, and ensure that Courts are adequately resourced to improve access to justice were passed by Parliament today.
by Hon Christopher Finlayson, Attorney-General
Thursday, 18 March 2010

Kupe Gas Project opened

The $1.3 billion Kupe Gas Project in Taranaki was officially opened by the Prime Minister John Key today.
by Hon Gerry Brownlee, Energy and Resources
Thursday, 18 March 2010

Electricity Authority Establishment Board appointed

Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced the formation of the Electricity Authority Establishment Board.
by Hon Gerry Brownlee, Energy and Resources
Thursday, 18 March 2010

Productivity Commission will focus on higher growth

A new Productivity Commission will be set up early next year to help boost New Zealand’s economic performance across the public and private sectors, Finance Minister Bill English and Regulatory Reform Minister Rodney Hide said today.
by Hon Bill English, Finance
Thursday, 18 March 2010

Positive indicators in labour market

Demand for skilled workers is steadily increasing according to latest figures says Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.
by Hon Paula Bennett, Social Development and Employment
Thursday, 18 March 2010

Minister takes dairy farmers to task on pollution

Agriculture Minister David Carter is putting dairy farmers who pollute on notice following the release today of the Dairying and Clean Streams Accord 2008/09 snapshot report.
by Hon David Carter, Agriculture
Thursday, 18 March 2010