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Another day, another leak from National

Trevor Mallard

05.09.2008

Another leak from within National - this time the party's conservation policy - proves the problems facing John Key are far more serious than he is trying to claim, Cabinet Minister Trevor Mallard said today.

"There is either a lot of National MPs or staff with memory problems dining at Copperfields café, or, far more likely, there is deep dissatisfaction with John Key's leadership which keeps many in the party muzzled and out of the decision making process.

"Today's leak of National's c...  more +

Raukawa, Te Arawa join clean up effort of Waikato River

Michael Cullen

04.09.2008

The Crown today signed an agreement with Raukawa and Te Arawa to provide for the co-management of the Waikato River.

"The agreement between the Raukawa, Te Arawa and the Crown on a co-management framework for the Upper Waikato River is a major step toward ensuring the environmentally sustainable management of the river for all New Zealanders," Treaty Negotiations Minister, Michael Cullen, said today.

"Te...  more +

Crown and Ngati Maniapoto initial river agreement

Michael Cullen

04.09.2008

Ngati Maniapoto and the Crown today initialled an agreement that provides for co-management arrangements for the Waipa River.

"This agreement is an important further step in providing iwi engagement in the management of the Waikato River system. The Waipa is an important source of water for the lower Waikato River and has a profound impact on the effectiveness of the project to restore the health and well being of the W...  more +