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16 June, 2013

Minister to attend ICT conference in Singapore

Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams leaves today for a Ministerial ICT conference in Singapore.

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14 June, 2013

Strong demand for new tools to help manage hazardous substances

Environment Minister Amy Adams says she is pleased with the strong demand for a new multimedia toolbox to help businesses understand and manage the risks posed by hazardous substances.

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13 June, 2013

Consumers move online for phone directory information

More than 470,000 fewer phone books will be delivered in Auckland this year, after the Government agreed to the trial of a new opt-in system for the White Pages directory, Communications and Information Technology and Environment Minister Amy Adams says.

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10 June, 2013

Board of Inquiry to consider Tukituki Catchment Proposal

Environment Minister Amy Adams and Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith have today announced that the Tukituki Catchment Proposal will be directed to an independent Board of Inquiry.

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7 June, 2013

More funding for red zone hazardous waste disposal

Environment Minister and Associate Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Amy Adams has today announced a further $500,000 of funding to safely dispose of hazardous household waste from residential red zone houses.

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6 June, 2013

Government invests $2.4m to clean up Kopeopeo Canal

A Government-funded clean-up of the Kopeopeo Canal in the Bay of Plenty means the community will eventually be able to swim and fish in the waterway for the first time in decades.

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5 June, 2013

Sustainable Coastlines wins Supreme Green Ribbon Award

Environment Minister Amy Adams has tonight announced that the Sustainable Coastlines Charitable Trust is the Supreme Winner of the 2013 Green Ribbon Awards.

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5 June, 2013

World Environment Day to be marked with Green Ribbon Awards

Environment Minister Amy Adams says tonight’s Green Ribbon Awards, recognising the positive difference that communities are making to the environment, are a great way to mark World Environment Day.

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30 May, 2013

UFB underway in Upper Hutt, Kapiti, Levin, Gisborne

Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has today announced that work to build a high-speed fibre broadband network is to start in Upper Hutt, the Kapiti Coast, Levin, and Gisborne.

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29 May, 2013

HSNO compliance conference

Kerry, thank you for your introduction and thank you to Rob and the EPA for inviting me to open your conference today.

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29 May, 2013

New tools launched to help manage hazardous substances

Environment Minister Amy Adams has today launched a new multimedia toolbox to help businesses understand and manage the risks posed by hazardous substances.

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28 May, 2013

Launch of National Cyber Security Awareness Week

Good afternoon. It’s a pleasure to welcome you all to the launch of the second national Cyber Security Awareness Week.

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16 May, 2013

Speech to WasteMINZ workshop

Thank you Paul. Good morning everyone, and thank you for inviting me here today.

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16 May, 2013

Speech to the Radio Frequency Users Association of NZ

Good morning. Thank you, David for your welcome. It is a pleasure to be invited to speak here at your annual conference.

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15 May, 2013

Govt releases spectrum consultation document

Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has today released a consultation document for the upcoming auction of the 700 MHz band of radio spectrum.

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15 May, 2013

Government appoints Fiordland Marine Guardians

Environment Minister Amy Adams today announced the appointment of two new Fiordland Marine Guardians and the reappointment of five existing Guardians.

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14 May, 2013

Board of Inquiry to consider Peka Peka to North Otaki Expressway proposal

Environment Minister Amy Adams has today announced that an application for the Peka Peka to North Otaki Expressway will be decided by an independent Board of Inquiry.

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12 May, 2013

Shared vision for Mackenzie Basin welcomed

Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith and Environment Minister Amy Adams today welcomed a report proposing a way to manage the contentious land intensification, water, landscape, and biodiversity issues in the Mackenzie Basin.

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9 May, 2013

Improving broadband product information

Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has welcomed the release of a draft code of practice to improve the transparency of broadband product information for consumers.

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9 May, 2013

UFB and RBI continue good progress

The latest quarterly report on the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband and Rural Broadband programmes shows good progress was made in the first three months of this year.

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8 May, 2013

Telco security legislation passes first reading

A Bill that will modernise telecommunications security legislation passed its first reading in parliament today, Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams says.

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8 May, 2013

50,000 televisions collected in Govt recycling scheme

Environment Minister Amy Adams today announced that more than 50,000 televisions have been collected for recycling as part of the Government’s TV TakeBack programme.

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8 May, 2013

First Reading: Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Amendment Bill

I move, that the Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Amendment Bill be now read a first time.

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6 May, 2013

Final draft of telco security legislation released

The Government has today released the final draft of a Bill that will modernise telecommunications security legislation.

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3 May, 2013

UFB installation made easier for apartments

Arranging fibre installation for Ultra-Fast Broadband in apartments and office buildings will be more straightforward in future, thanks to a new code of practice.

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2 May, 2013

Finalists announced for Green Ribbon environmental awards

Environment Minister Amy Adams has today announced the finalists for the annual Green Ribbon Awards, which honour outstanding contributions to protecting New Zealand's environment.

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1 May, 2013

$22.5 million Tui Mine clean-up complete

A $22.5 million government-funded project to clean up New Zealand’s worst contaminated site is now complete, Environment Minister Amy Adams says.

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24 April, 2013

Government accredits new product stewardship scheme

Environment Minister Amy Adams has today announced a newly-accredited product stewardship scheme for the reuse and recycling of carpet tiles.

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24 April, 2013

Government allocates $550,000 to clean up hazardous waste

Environment Minister Amy Adams has today announced the Government will provide $550,000 to establish a nationwide programme to safely dispose of hazardous material.

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18 April, 2013

Next steps for new law to protect the environment

Environment Minister Amy Adams has today announced that a new law to enable the comprehensive environmental management of activities in New Zealand’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) will come into force in June.

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