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1. Minister positive about the role of student associations

11 February 2012 3:00pm | New Zealand Government

Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce addressed students' association presidents and executives at a conference of the National Union of Students' Associations held in Wellington today... More >>

2. Private initiative helps save kiwi

12 February 2012 10:40am | New Zealand Government

Hon Kate Wilkinson Minister of Conservation 12 February 2012 Media Statement Private initiative helps save kiwi .. More >>

3. Minimum wage increased to $13.50

08 February 2012 12:55pm | New Zealand Government

The Government will increase the minimum wage from $13 to $13.50 an hour, Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson announced today. The training and new entrants' minimum wages will increase from $10.40 to $10.80 (or 80% of the adult minimum wage)... More >>

4. Taking action to raise quality in early childhood education

10 February 2012 11:27am | New Zealand Government

10 February 2012 Media Statement Taking action to raise quality in early childhood education Education Minister Hekia Parata has announced the establishment of two working groups to improve quality early childhood education for young children. "We ..... More >>

5. Key Notes: Looking forward to the year ahead

10 February 2012 5:25pm | New Zealand National Party

Parliament resumed this week for 2012, and it's going to be another very busy year for the National-led Government. We have a full legislative programme as we press on with our plan to Build a Brighter Future. .. More >>

6. Some facts about mining in New Zealand

24 March 2010 4:27pm | New Zealand Government

Minister of Energy and Resources Gerry Brownlee says much of the noise around the government's modest proposals to open up a portion of Schedule Four land for possible mining is ignoring the facts about mining's role in the economy... More >>

7. Andrew Williams, New Zealand First: Maiden Speech

08 February 2012 5:03pm | New Zealand First Party

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, fellow New Zealanders, Kia Ora It is a great honour to be here in the New Zealand Parliament, our nation's House of Representatives as a New Zealand First Member of Parliament. It is no wonder that the Beatles song ..... More >>

8. Denis O'Rourke: Maiden Speech

08 February 2012 5:45pm | New Zealand First Party

On this occasion I would like to extend greetings to New Zealand First supporters throughout the country, .. More >>

9. Parker vs Brownlee: Sideshow or showdown

09 February 2012 11:30am | New Zealand Labour Party

The awkward 'make-up, break-up' relationship between the Government and the Christchurch City Council is putting unnecessary stress on Cantabrians, says Labour's Earthquake Recovery spokesperson Lianne Dalziel... More >>

10. Questions And Answers Feb 9

09 February 2012 5:45pm | Office of the Clerk

1. GARETH HUGHES (Green) to the Minister for Primary Industries : Will he extend the Taranaki set net ban after the recent death of a Maui's dolphin in a fishing net?.. More >>

11. Jobless rate of Maori and youth provide little room for joy

10 February 2012 9:46am | The Maori Party

'Jobless rate of Maori and youth provide little room for joy' says Maori Party The latest update from Statistics New Zealand's Household Labour Force Survey gives little room for joy regarding the employment situation for Maori, and for young people ..... More >>

12. No to Asset Sales - Hone Harawira

10 February 2012 11:41am | Mana Party

No to Asset Sales Hone Harawira MANA Leader MP Tai Tokerau Toll Stadium Whangarei 10 February 2012 In respect of proposals to sell shares in assets held by the government on behalf of all NZers, MANA opposes plans to get rid of Treaty protections (Section ..... More >>

13. Perceptions of interference and cronyism abhorrent

10 February 2012 1:01pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Any perception of government interference in broadcasting is an abhorrence, says Labour's Broadcasting spokesperson Clare Curran. "Broadcasting programming matters should be a responsibility of New Zealand on Air," Clare Curran said... More >>

14. Sassy new candidate for Auckland Central

17 June 2011 1:11pm | Liz Shaw - Candidate for Auckland Central 2011

Aucklander Liz Shaw has decided to contest the seat of Auckland Central in this year's General Election. Liz Shaw has previously been involved with political parties however has decided to stand as an Independent because she believes it's a more honest way ..... More >>

15. NZ on Air back in spotlight

03 February 2012 3:55pm | New Zealand Labour Party

NZ on Air back in spotlight The role of NZ on Air is back in the spotlight with intense public scrutiny expected over the appointment of its new chair, and questions about its ability to perform its statutory functions being raised, says Labour's Broadcasting ..... More >>

16. Tracey Martin, New Zealand First: Maiden Speech

08 February 2012 4:52pm | New Zealand First Party

Firstly can I begin by congratulating you on your reappointment to the Speaker's Chair and to take this moment to acknowledge this house. To recognise its importance, a whare where vital discussions are held and binding decisions are made but to also ..... More >>

17. Richard Prosser Maiden Speech

08 February 2012 5:14pm | New Zealand First Party

And may I add my voice to those who have offered you their congratulations on your re-election. .. More >>

18. Asenati Lole-Taylor: Maiden Speech

08 February 2012 6:02pm | New Zealand First Party

Mr Speaker, I join the previous speakers in congratulating you on your appointment as speaker of the House along with your deputy and assistant speakers. .. More >>

19. Questions And Answers Feb 8

09 February 2012 10:09am | Office of the Clerk

1. DAVID SHEARER (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : Does he stand by his statement in the House yesterday, in answer to Oral Question No 2, that his Government is selling assets because "New Zealanders want less debt, more productive ..... More >>

20. Blog: A stingy evidence-averse decision on the minimum wage

09 February 2012 12:49pm | Green Party

As I predicted in my blog post last week, John Key's Government has announced today what amounts to a nil increase in the minimum wage - a paltry increase of 50c an hour. The nominal increase is 3.8% - but at the same time the Consumer Price Index ..... More >>

21. Residents last to know

10 February 2012 2:44pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Latest zoning decisions announced by the Government leave families in Southshore in limbo again, says Labour's Earthquake Recovery spokesperson Lianne Dalziel. .. More >>

22. Community urged to protect women's health in Whanganui

10 February 2012 4:27pm | The Maori Party

Local MP for Te Tai Hauauru has come out strongly in support of the Whanganui community in light of proposed changes to maternity services in Whanganui. "In essence, this is about families and their ability to support their women and children. The proposal ..... More >>

23. Fact Sheet: New Zealand Special Air Service NZSAS

02 July 2007 12:08am | New Zealand Government

FACT SHEET New Zealand Special Air Service (NZSAS) Background o 1 New Zealand Special Air Service Group (NZSAS) is the premier combat unit of the New Zealand Defence Force. The NZSAS is based in Auckland and is made up of highly trained and motivated ..... More >>

24. 188 businesses add weight to SuperGold Card

29 August 2007 1:42pm | New Zealand Government

Discounts from 188 businesses with 2215 outlets between them are being offered to seniors through the SuperGold Card, Associate Senior Citizens Minister Winston Peters announced at today's launch... More >>

25. Aspire Scholarship-MÄori Boarding School Students

23 October 2009 11:51am | The Maori Party

11. TE URUROA FLAVELL (MÄori Party-Waiariki) to the Associate Minister of Education: Kua whakawhiwhia anÅtia ki tetahi tauira MÄori e kuraina ana i ngÄ kura nÅhanga MÄori he karahipi Aspire; ki te kore, he aha ai?.. More >>

26. Road safety legislation passes

05 May 2011 4:46pm | New Zealand Government

Transport legislation designed to improve the safety of young drivers and crack down on high-risk drivers has today passed in Parliament. .. More >>

27. Turia - Petition to Parliament: Parihaka Day

11 May 2011 11:47am | The Maori Party

Petition to Parliament: We request that Parliament formally recognise 5th November as Parihaka Day to commemorate the peaceful resolution of conflict in New Zealand .. More >>

28. National shows true colours on state housing

26 June 2011 4:35pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The National party has shown its true colours on state housing with announcements that will create enormous uncertainty and instability for every family living in a state house, says Labour Housing spokesperson Moana Mackey... More >>

29. Dunne outlines key child support law changes

21 August 2011 10:39am | New Zealand Government

EMBARGOED until 10.30am Sunday 21 August 2011 Media Statement Dunne outlines key child support law changes The way child support is calculated will be changed to reflect the actual cost of raising children today, the degree of shared care between ..... More >>

30. Natural health products bill passes first reading

15 September 2011 6:16pm | New Zealand Government

A bill that gives the public assurances about the safety and efficacy of natural health products passed its first reading in Parliament today, says Associate Health Minister Jonathan Coleman. The Natural Health Products Bill, one of the shared policy ..... More >>

31. New Zealand To Sign Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement

29 September 2011 2:30pm | New Zealand Government

The Minister of Trade Hon Tim Groser announced today that New Zealand will join other countries in signing the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) at an official ceremony arranged by Japan in Tokyo on 1 October. .. More >>

32. Price of cancer treatment assessed for the first time

12 October 2011 2:55pm | New Zealand Government

More than half a billion dollars a year is spent by the public health service on diagnosing and treating cancer and this is set to increase more than 20 per cent by 2021. .. More >>

33. WINZ exacerbates growing food bank lines this Christmas

20 December 2011 1:49pm | Green Party

20 December 2011 WINZ exacerbates growing food bank lines this Christmas Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ) is helping to make Christmas particularly miserable for some Kiwi families by restricting the payment of some special needs grants, the Green ..... More >>

34. Russel Norman's address in reply speech

21 December 2011 9:09pm | Green Party

We're about to break for Christmas, a time for family, sleeping in, barbeques, trips to the beach, and spending time with our mates and family. .. More >>

35. Parklands could be renamed Riverlands

24 December 2011 4:43pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The Christchurch suburb of Parklands needs urgent help, Labour's Earthquake Recovery spokesperson and Christchurch East MP, Lianne Dalziel, says. .. More >>

36. Tougher Prison Sentencing Bill Coming

09 February 2012 3:34pm | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First will be putting forward a Private Members' Bill to give judges the option of imposing 'short, sharp sentences' for repeat offenders. .. More >>

37. Wellington and New Zealand loses a man of passion

10 February 2012 9:44am | New Zealand Labour Party

Grant ROBERTSON Deputy Leader MP for Wellington Central 10 February 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT Wellington and New Zealand loses a man of passion The death today of Wellington businessman, philanthropist and campaigner Lloyd Morrison is a significant loss to the city and ..... More >>

38. It's Not about the Money

10 February 2012 9:58am | Mana Party

"There has been intense interest in the activities of MANA and many calls for me to attend meetings around the country to talk about the movement, its policies, and the issues that MANA speaks to," said MANA leader Hone Harawira... More >>

39. Halberg winners cap off remarkable year

10 February 2012 11:29am | New Zealand Labour Party

David SHEARER Labour Leader 10 February 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT Halberg winners cap off remarkable year This year's Halberg Award winners can feel justifiably proud that they have won their awards in what has been a stellar 12 months for New Zealand ..... More >>

40. Turf laying a great sign of progress

10 February 2012 1:56pm | New Zealand Government

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee today inspected construction progress at the new Christchurch Stadium, joined by members of the Crusaders rugby franchise who pitched in to help lay recycled turf harvested from AMI Stadium... More >>

41. Tone It Down Jonah!

12 January 2000 4:46pm | New Zealand First Party

New Zealand First Deputy Leader Peter Brown MP today expressed his concern at Jonah Lomu's stated desire to hold the world record for the loudest car stereo... More >>

42. Greens Request Second Look At Property Bill

23 May 2000 2:20pm | Green Party

The Green Party has asked the Government to refer changes to the Matrimonial Property Amendment Bill (to be called the Property Relationships Bill) back to a select committee... More >>

43. Transparency Needed For School Zoning Dispensation

18 September 2000 8:25am | New Zealand National Party

National MP Pansy Wong has given her backing to Christchurch Boys High School principal Colin Croudis in his bid to seek dispensation so that out-of-zone students can enrol at his school for Chinese language courses... More >>

44. Changes For St Stephen's

05 December 2000 4:54pm | New Zealand Government

Education Minister Trevor Mallard said that he hoped that a new school proposed for the St Stephen's School Bombay site will focus on excellence and creating an environment to help educate future Maori leaders... More >>

45. Ministers Join Niue Celebrations

18 October 2001 3:19pm | New Zealand Government

Pacific Island Affairs Minister Mark Gosche and Local Government Minister Sandra Lee are to represent the New Zealand government at celebrations in Niue this weekend to mark 100 years of association between that country and New Zealand... More >>

46. The Latest Murder - John Vaughan

21 May 2002 3:55pm | New Zealand National Party

"The Latest and second Murder in Auckland by a cold-blooded killer tempts me to call for the death penalty for this person" said Brian Neeson MP. I do not support the death penalty per sae, but based on past history one would have little faith ..... More >>

47. Young Nick's Head protected

09 August 2002 1:44pm | New Zealand Government

"Young Nick's Head will be protected and the cliffs, pa site and peak of Te Kuri gifted into public ownership as part of a purchase deal for Young Nick's Station," Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Associate Minister for Land Information Paul ..... More >>