3 October, 2008
SSC report on immigration service released
The State Services Commission today released a report into the Department of Labour's handling of immigration matters, State Services Minister David Parker says.
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30 September, 2008
Govt slams South Island power price hikes
The 'alarming' power price rises announced by Contact Energy for South Island customers will be put under the microscope by government, Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel and Energy Minister David Parker said today.
Read full release >>25 September, 2008
Otago DHB to save $300,000 a year on energy bills
Dunedin Hospital expects to save more than $300,000 a year (up to 13 percent of its energy bill) by improving the efficiency of its lighting, heating, hot water and energy management.
Read full release >>24 September, 2008
New Zealand public service tops world index
New Zealand's public service has received yet another vote of confidence, being rated first equal in the world for the third year in a row, for the lack of corruption in its public service
Read full release >>24 September, 2008
Energy programmes progress report released
Energy Minister David Parker today released the first progress report on the implementation of the New Zealand Energy Strategy (NZES) and New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (NZEECS).
Read full release >>10 September, 2008
Historic climate change legislation passes
A cornerstone economic tool will now proceed to help New Zealand reduce greenhouse gas emissions and tackle climate change
Read full release >>5 September, 2008
Renewable generation gets boost from law changes
Unnecessary barriers to electricity lines companies investing in renewable generation have been removed by a Bill amending the Electricity Industry Reform Act passed in Parliament today, Energy Minister David Parker said.
Read full release >>3 September, 2008
Legislation passes to enable sustainable biofuels
Energy Minister David Parker today welcomed the passing in Parliament of the Biofuel Bill, which he said would stimulate the market for sustainable alternative transport fuels.
Read full release >>27 August, 2008
Huge boost for energy efficiency in climate package
A one billion dollar household energy efficiency fund, a one-off electricity rebate to all New Zealand households, and a targeted one off cash payment are part of a substantial climate change package announced by the government today.
Read full release >>18 August, 2008
Tackling climate change downunder
The Australian Government’s ratification of the Kyoto Protocol last year was an important milestone. It provided greater opportunity for our countries to work together and to learn from each other, as we look for ways to bring about the changes needed.
Read full speech >>13 August, 2008
Major step towards greener energy by 2025
Providing for the country’s energy needs now and into the future while reducing New Zealand’s impact on the environment is the goal of the government’s proposed National Policy Statement for Renewable Electricity Generation announced today.
Read full release >>8 August, 2008
The future for gas
Fossil fuels are going to play an important role in the world’s economy for some time to come. New Zealand has valuable resources which will continue to be profitable.
Read full speech >>8 August, 2008
EECA Board appointments announced
Energy Minister David Parker today announced three appointments to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) Board.
Read full release >>31 July, 2008
Marine energy generation fund open for applications
Round two of the four-year government funding initiative to kick-start the deployment of marine energy generation devices in New Zealand opens today.
Read full release >>29 July, 2008
Ministers welcome Committee report on Commerce Amendment Bill
The Commerce Amendment Bill has been recommended unanimously by the Commerce Select Committee.
Read full release >>29 July, 2008
Sea-level on the rise - time to plan for it
The latest science highlights the need for local bodies to plan for changes in coastal hazards resulting from climate change
Read full release >>29 July, 2008
Getting ready for the natural hazards of climate change
In planning for the future, one important component to contemplate is the impacts that climate change is likely to have, particularly for flooding and coastal hazards.
Read full speech >>29 July, 2008
Sharing the burden on climate change
Developed countries alone will not be able to stabilise greenhouse gas emissions. As developing country economies and emissions grow in absolute and relative terms, they will, by 2020, account for more than 50 percent of global emissions.
Read full speech >>25 July, 2008
Welcoming warmer homes for Southlanders
The increased level of funding means we are able to raise the levels of the insulation we put into your homes – which has got to be good thing in these colder parts - and we can reach more Southland families, sooner.
Read full speech >>25 July, 2008
New Zealand joins new clean energy partnership
New Zealand is to work with the United States to promote the use of cleaner and more efficient sources of energy in island nations and territories
Read full release >>23 July, 2008
Easier online access to govt agencies
New Zealanders will gain personalised online access to a wider range of government services, following a new whole-of-government direction, Finance Minister Michael Cullen and State Services Minister David Parker said today.
Read full release >>17 July, 2008
Providing value for money in the State sector
The rising cost of living is concerning for many New Zealand households -- they want to be sure their taxes are being well spent
Read full speech >>17 July, 2008
Australian ETS similar to New Zealand’s
The New Zealand government welcomes the Australian government’s proposal for a Carbon Pollution Reduction scheme.
Read full release >>15 July, 2008
Good management key to weathering dry winter
The electricity industry’s success in weathering the dry winter has been due to good management, not a lucky ‘gamble’, Energy Minister David Parker said today.
Read full release >>11 July, 2008
Oil Emergency Response Strategy updated
Energy Minister David Parker today released the updated Oil Emergency Response Strategy (OERS). The Strategy allocates roles and responsibilities for action in an emergency petroleum supply disruption, and outlines the measures that are available to the government to respond to such a situation.
Read full release >>10 July, 2008
Survey should be taken with a grain of salt
A survey on climate change and emissions trading due to be released tomorrow should be treated with extreme scepticism, Climate Change Minister David Parker said.
Read full release >>9 July, 2008
Minister releases report into the death of Debbie Ashton
State Services Minister David Parker today released a report by Kristy P McDonald QC, into the death of Nelson woman Debbie Ashton in December 2006.
Read full release >>1 July, 2008
Deputy State Services Commissioner: Temporary Appointment
John Ombler is to hold the position of Deputy State Services Commissioner from 1 July 2008 to 31 March 2009
Read full release >>25 June, 2008
Report subject to suppression orders
The government must follow due legal process in order to release the report referred to on the front page of the Dominion Post today, State Services Minister David Parker said.
Read full release >>23 June, 2008
Sustainable biofuels likely to reduce fuel prices
The introduction of a biofuels sales obligation will help New Zealand move away from our dependence on imported oil and is most likely to lessen, not increase, the cost of transport fuel, Energy Minister David Parker said today.
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