17 November 2008 - The New Zealand Contractors' Federation has welcomed the appointment of Hon Bill English as Minister for Infrastructure.

Chief Executive Richard Michael described the appointment as a "great choice".

17 November 2008 - The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) is welcoming the appointment of Hon Tony Ryall as the Minister of Health in the incoming National-led Government.

17 November 2008 - The new National led cabinet offers some promise to the tradeable economy says the New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association (NZMEA).

17 November 2008 - The National-led Government's Ministry will be focused on growth to deliver prosperity for all New Zealanders, says National Party Leader John Key.

Mr Key today announced the line-up of his new Ministry, which will be sworn in on Wednesday morning.

The Green Party is calling on the new National-led Government to immediately repeal the controversial foreshore and seabed legislation.

16 November 2008 - National Party Leader John Key today announced the details of the confidence and supply arrangement reached between the National and United Future parties.

"I welcome this agreement with United Future Leader Peter Dunne.

15 November 2008 - As the whirlwind consultation schedule comes to an end, Māori Party co-leader Tariana Turia says she has been humbled by the amazing reception the party has received, after 30 hui in the last three days.

14 NOVEMBER 2008 - Libertarianz spokesman Richard McGrath says Phil Goff's first week as Labour leader has been sullied by comments that "appear to endorse the suppression of free speech."

14 November 2008 - In the second case that they are aware of, Family First NZ is questioning why a Nelson father was charged for attempting to discipline his defiant and verbally aggressive child yet the case was dismissed just before the trial.

14 November 2008 - New research released this morning puts paid to some of the myths about lack of public support for the section 59 law change, says the Green Party.