20 NOV 2009 - Coronial Services and the National Transcription Centre in Rotorua have their own dedicated space following today's opening of a newly refurbished floor of Hauora House by the Minister for Courts, Georgina te Heuheu.

The Local Government Commission has done a difficult task very well for Auckland's future ward and local board boundaries, the Employers and Manufacturers Association (Northern) says

In a surprise move student representation has been recommended to be removed from the governance councils of polytechnics.

The country's leading retailing district is supporting the Auckland Chamber of Commerce's call today for Parliament to fix the annual Easter trading circus once and for all.

Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Christopher Finlayson spoke today at the announcement of a major original exhibition by Weta Workshop which will tour China later this year.

The Government's plan to seize greater control of polytechnic governing councils has become even worse with the decision to remove dedicated positions for student or staff representatives, says Labour's Tertiary Education spokesperson Maryan Street.

Early childhood teachers are bombarding the Education Minister with a strong message not to shortchange our youngest children.It follows the government's policy U-turn on moving towards a fully qualified early childhood teaching workforce.

Boundaries for the new Auckland Council and new local boards published today are a good first step and provide a workable basis for further discussion, North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams said today.

Mayor Penny Webster is encouraging people in Rodney to have their say on the Local Government Commission's (LGCs) proposed ward and board boundaries for the area and how it will fit into new Auckland super city.

Five secondary school students from around New Zealand will be heading to the International Youth Climate Forum in Copenhagen, Denmark with a clear message for world leaders - address climate change now. One of the five ambassadors, Phoebe Hunt (17),

The boundaries proposed by the hamstrung Local Government Commission smack of a gerrymander and will have to be revisited, says Labour's Auckland Issues spokesperson Phil Twyford.

Environment Waikato has welcomed the Local Government Commission's proposal to adjust Auckland's southern boundary to enable better management of the Waikato River and the Firth of Thames.

National Iwi Maori Kaumatua Service Provider HuiTrafalgar Pavilion, NelsonFriday 20 November 2009; 10.30amRahui Katene; MP for Te Tai Tonga

The Local Government Commission's proposals for Auckland's boundaries and representation demonstrate the important role Local Boards will have in the new governance structure, Manukau Mayor Len Brown says.

The government is making a key change to improve the delivery of its Warm Up New Zealand Heat Smart home insulation scheme.The change sees the fund become a multi-year appropriation allowing flexibility to bring funding forward to meet demand.

The structure for the new Auckland Transport Agency needs to be clearer on how transport services will be delivered to local communities, Manukau Mayor Len Brown says.

Tertiary Education Minister Anne Tolley has welcomed the changes to the Education (Polytechnics) Amendment Bill made through the Select Committee process.

Student representatives are outraged at today's release of an Education and Science Select Committee report on a Bill which will fundamentally alter the nature and quality of Polytechnic Councils.

The investigation into Far North District Council's performance in processing applications for resource consents will start on Monday 23 November, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith announced today.

Twenty five groups supporting positive parenting are to receive more than $810,000, says Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.