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The Commerce portfolio was responsible for the formulation of policy and regulations related to commerce and economic development, as well as administration and enforcement responsibilities of various related Acts. It was also responsible for six crown entities.

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As a safeguard for the public, following a general move to removing tariffs and subsidies throughout the New Zealand economy, a separate portfolio for Consumer Affairs was established.

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Ministerial responsibility was established with the appointment of a Commissioner of Customs by the Governor under the Customs Regulations Act 1858. The first commissioner was appoointed in 1859. This followed the release of Customs from control by the English Treasury with the beginning of responsible government in 1856.

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The Economic Development portfolio was responsible for matters relating to the economic development of New Zealand, covering areas such as tourism, energy, information and communications technologies, business and consumer law, and the business sector generally. It was also responsible for the activities of the Ministry of Economic Development.

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A Minister-in-Charge was made accountable for the newly established State Hydro-electric Department in 1946, and the administration of the Electricity Act. In 1958, the Electricity Amendment Act established the Electricity portfolio, with a minister being charged with the administration of the Act and the Electricity Department.

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A Minister was responsible for the administration of the Government Life Insurance Department/Office/Corporation from 1902 to 1987.

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This portfolio responsibility largely resulted from the amalgamation of the responsibilties of Public Health and Hospitals and Charitable Aid which occurred in 1907. Reflecting the change in focus to a more all encompassing portfolio of Health did not occur until 1925 although the Department of Health was formed five years earlier.

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Those areas of Government that were the responsibility of the Colonial Secretary or, from 1907, the Minister of Internal Affairs.

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Before 1870, ministerial oversight of Justice was held by the Colonial Secretary. During the Provincial period 1852-1876, this oversight consisted of writing the laws related to justice and the appointment of senior members of the judiciary while the control of police, jails, sheriffs and coroners was held at the provinical level. It is assumed that due to the ongoing difficulties of running a judicial system on this divided basis that a separate portfolio was required to respond to the various Commissions and reports undertaken before the establishment of a separate department of Justice in 1872.

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The Local Government portfolio was primarily responsibility for legislation concerning the system of local government in New Zealand, and its overall efficiency and effectiveness.

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The Rural Affairs portfolio was established by the Labour-led Coalition Government when it was sworn in on 10 December 1999, and was responsible for addressing issues affecting the rural sector and community.

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The science and technology portfolio dates from the 1926 Scientific and Industrial Research Act. This created the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) and appointed a Minister in Charge. The new department consolidated various laboratories and scientific agencies that had been administered by different departments. The science sector was restructured in 1992 when the DSIR was divided into ten Crown Research Institutes (CRIs).

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Establishment of this portfolio occurred after the creation of the Stamp Office under the Stamp Duties Act, 1866. The actual starting point of the offices was after an order in Council dated 22 February 1867. The first commissioner was appointed on 6 May 1867

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Activities encompassed within the Statistics jurisdiction included the collection, compilation and publication of official statistics and census, and military registration during World War I. The amount of statistical data collected by government increased over time, with official statistics used to assist in policy and planning decisions.

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New Zealand was the first country in the world to establish a government department for tourism. The government was originally involved in the direct provision of tourist amenities and travel services. After 1950, the focus shifted to promoting New Zealand as a tourist destination and providing incentives to encourage private enterprise. By the later part of the 20th century, the government had ceased providing facilities and was principally involved in promoting and regulating the tourist industry.

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The Trade and Industry portfolio was responsible for the promotion and encouragement for the improvement and development of industry and commerce and the export trade, and the promotion of the interests of consumers. It was also responsible for the government agencies that dealt with industry, commerce, and trade matters.

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Established in 2004, the Transport Safety portfolio was responsible for safety issues in maritime, aviation and land transport.

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