National Transport Statement
"The New Zealand transport system must contribute maximum benefit at minimum cost to New Zealand, consistent with sustainable development."

Meteorological Service Contract
The Government has published the contract under which the Meteorological Service will continue to provide core weather services for New Zealand, and which will allow the Government to meet its international obligations under World Meteorological Organization (WMO) arrangements.

Better Transport Better Roads
The Government believes the proposal outlined in Better Transport Better Roads addresses the country's transport issues. We propose a simpler, commercially focused system of road management

Y2K Report
Full report of the Y2K Task Force

Maori Broadcasting Policy
The Government wants to ensure that good quality, cost effective Maori language programming goes to air on prime time television as soon as possible.

On-line Safety
The Internet is a great place to be - it also brings dangers. Here is common sense advice for you and your family.

International Air Transport Policy of New Zealand
A restatement of New Zealand's international air transport policy, placing it in the context of today's environment

Information Technology Stocktake
Ministerial concern about the risks associated with public sector information technology (IT) projects has led to a 'stocktake' of the IT activities of 41 government departments. This paper reports on the results.

Proposed Postal De-regulation
The Postal Services Bill introduced today (22/04/97)will remove New Zealand Post's present monopoly on the standard letter post and allow full competition in postal services from a date to be appointed by the Governor-General by Order in Council.

It will provide for a transitional information disclosure regime to ensure that New Zealand Post continues to meet social obligations provided under the Deed of understanding and provide access to its network for competitors on fair and reasonable terms.