20 November, 2009
Flexible funding for insulation scheme
The government is making a key change to improve the delivery of its Warm Up New Zealand Heat Smart home insulation scheme.
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18 November, 2009
Unlocking New Zealand's Petroleum Potential
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced the Government's Action Plan for unlocking and maximising New Zealand's petroleum potential, with a specific focus on exploration of New Zealand's offshore deepwater basins.
Read full release >>12 November, 2009
Energy efficiency stocktake
After the government's first year in office Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he is pleased with the roll-out of energy efficiency initiatives.
Read full release >>4 November, 2009
Consultation for Schedule 4 review
The government has finalised a consultation process it will be following for the review of Schedule 4 of the Crown Minerals Act.
Read full release >>28 October, 2009
Reforms of government procurement
The Minister of Economic Development, Gerry Brownlee, has announced changes to the government procurement programme.
Read full release >>21 October, 2009
Environmental report welcomed
Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, is welcoming a report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment about the Stockton coal mine, describing it as a useful contribution.
Read full release >>15 October, 2009
Home insulation scheme continues to grow
September was a record month for homes being retrofitted with insulation and clean heating under the Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart programme.
Read full release >>8 October, 2009
Changes to ExxonMobil / Todd Energy Great South Basin permit
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee today welcomed the acceptance by Crown Minerals of an application by ExxonMobil and Todd Energy to seek changes to the work conditions for Permit 50117 for the Great South Basin.
Read full release >>24 September, 2009
Energy savings campaign launched
A high profile television campaign has been launched to help New Zealanders increase the energy efficiency of their homes and businesses, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today.
Read full release >>17 September, 2009
Renewable power generation increases
The Minister of Energy and Resources says a high level of renewable electricity generation has been recorded in the latest New Zealand Energy Quarterly release this afternoon.
Read full release >>15 September, 2009
8000 homes insulated in 8 weeks
Latest figures show over 8000 New Zealand homes have been retrofitted in the first eight weeks of the government's insulation scheme.
Read full release >>10 September, 2009
$4 million West Coast timber settlement
The government is making a $4 million dollar payment to four West Coast timber mills to settle a long running grievance with the Timberlands West Coast SOE.
Read full release >>4 September, 2009
Home insulation retrofits top 7000 in eight weeks
The Government’s home insulation scheme has resulted in more than 7000 New Zealand homes being insulated or fitted with clean heat in the eight weeks since the scheme started.
Read full release >>21 August, 2009
Aus & NZ Join in Mega Science Bid
The Australian and New Zealand governments have agreed to join forces to bid for the A$2.5 billion (NZ$3.1 billion) international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project.
Read full release >>18 August, 2009
Insulation ahead of target
Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says the government ‘s home insulation scheme is exceeding expectations in its first month of operation.
Read full release >>12 August, 2009
Electricity review released
The Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says the Ministerial Electricity Market Review released today is an opportunity to address consumer concerns about rising power bills and security of supply.
Read full release >>31 July, 2009
Marine Energy Fund Opens
Applications are now open for the third round of the Marine Energy Deployment Fund, which aims to get wave and tidal stream energy devices operating in New Zealand waters.
Read full release >>29 July, 2009
Biodiesel Grants Scheme off to a strong start
A grants scheme set up to encourage biodiesel production in New Zealand is off to a strong start, with five companies set to take part, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today.
Read full release >>28 July, 2009
Business Migrant Scheme Revamped
The Government’s new business migration scheme launched today aims to boost economic performance by making New Zealand more attractive for business and entrepreneurial migrants.
Read full release >>2 July, 2009
Report shows positive shifts in energy use and supply
Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee has released the latest edition of The New Zealand Energy Data File. The publication is an annual record of energy use in New Zealand.
Read full release >>1 July, 2009
Three councils kick-start scheme allowing ratepayers to pay off insulation through rates
The government has announced the first three councils to offer their residents the opportunity to pay off energy efficiency investments through their rates, as part of the government’s Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart programme.
Read full release >>25 June, 2009
Smart meters the smart way
Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says a smart meter is the smart way to go.
Read full release >>17 June, 2009
Downturn in power use
A sizeable downturn in electricity consumption has been revealed in the latest energy statistics released by the Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee.
Read full release >>9 June, 2009
Government increases funding for FIBA Under 19 world basketball champs
Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee has today announced a government grant of $200,000 for the FIBA Under 19 world basketball championship for men being held in Auckland from July 2-12.
Read full release >>28 May, 2009
Boost for warmer, drier, healthier Kiwi homes
More than 180,000 New Zealand homes will have access to grants for insulation and clean heating over the next four years, as part of a major investment in household energy efficiency.
Read full release >>21 May, 2009
Report raises serious and legitimate concerns
Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he's very concerned by the findings in the Commerce Commission investigation into the New Zealand electricity market.
Read full release >>20 May, 2009
Auckland governance committee
Leader of the House, Gerry Brownlee, has announced the five National MPs who will sit on the select committee to examine the Auckland governance bill.
Read full release >>20 May, 2009
NZTE Board Appointments
Economic Development Minister, Gerry Brownlee, and Trade Minister, Tim Groser, have made five appointments to the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Board.
Read full release >>19 May, 2009
Budget 2009: Gerry Brownlee - Biodiesel boost
A new grants programme for biodiesel production will kickstart the biodiesel industry in New Zealand, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today.
Read full release >>15 May, 2009
National tourism energy efficiency programme launched
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed the launch of a national programme to improve the energy performance of New Zealand’s tourism businesses.
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