Media Releases

Desperate Mallard upsets parents

The increasingly desperate behaviour of Labour's education spokesman was criticised by parents attending community meetings on National Standards in Auckland last night, says Education Minister Anne Tolley.
by Hon Anne Tolley, Education
Friday, 12 March 2010

Minister to present report to UN Human Rights Committee

The Minister of Justice, Simon Power, leaves for New York tomorrow to present New Zealand's Fifth Periodic Report under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights to the United Nations Human Rights Committee.
by Hon Simon Power, Justice
Friday, 12 March 2010

Minister releases tertiary education briefings

Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce has today released the Briefings to the Incoming Minister from the Ministry of Education, the Tertiary Education Commission and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
by Hon Steven Joyce, Tertiary Education
Friday, 12 March 2010

Minister to open Air Cargo Inspection Facility

A new Air Cargo Inspection Facility at Auckland Airport will be officially opened this afternoon by Customs Minister Maurice Williamson.
Friday, 12 March 2010

Terror stunt could have seen stadiums evacuated

A newspaper stunt at major provincial rugby games last weekend could easily have resulted in matches being called off and stadiums evacuated, Police Minister Judith Collins said.
Friday, 12 March 2010

Joyce to attend Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Aviation Security

Transport Minister Steven Joyce will attend the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Aviation Security on 13 March 2010 in Tokyo, Japan.
by Hon Steven Joyce, Transport
Friday, 12 March 2010

SuperGold transport services are not being cut

Statements from opposition politicians claiming that the government plans to cut SuperGold Card public transport services is silly political scaremongering, says Transport Minister Steven Joyce.
by Hon Steven Joyce, Transport
Friday, 12 March 2010

Government launches plan to improve health for Pacific people

The Government is determined to improve the health of Pacific people and increase their participation in the health sector, Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu said today.
by Hon Georgina te Heuheu QSO, Pacific Island Affairs
Friday, 12 March 2010

Teachers will get more support not less

An increased focus on frontline services at the Ministry of Education will enhance support for teachers, says Education Minister Anne Tolley.
by Hon Anne Tolley, Education
Thursday, 11 March 2010

Justice Minister releases knife possession report

Justice Minister Simon Power has today released a report on knife possession laws in order to stimulate public debate on the issue.
by Hon Simon Power, Justice
Thursday, 11 March 2010