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 Our Petroleum Potential
Speech to the Biennial New Zealand Oil & Gas Industry Outlook Conference 2009
Read full speech >>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 >>24 September, 2009
Launch of Energy Spot Campaign
It gives me great pleasure to be here today to launch The Energy Spot campaign.
Read full speech >>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 >>26 August, 2009
Opening Address to Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy 2009
Unlocking our Minerals Potential
Read full speech >>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 >>10 August, 2009
Opening Address to the 2009 EDANZ Conference
Speech to Economic Development Agency conference, Te Papa. Monday August 10th
Read full speech >>10 August, 2009
Address to Private Capital Markets Forum: "Venture Capital in NZ"
This government's overall goal is one of growing the New Zealand economy to deliver greater prosperity, security and opportunities to all New Zealanders.
Read full speech >>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 >>24 July, 2009
Speech to the Centre for Advanced Engineering Distinguished Fellows’ Forum
Unlocking New Zealand’s Frontier Resources
Read full speech >>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 >>30 June, 2009
Address to Inaugural Coal Seam Gas Industry Briefing
It’s great to be here today for what I hope will be the first of many conferences in New Zealand dedicated to coal seam gas.
Read full speech >>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 >>19 June, 2009
Address to the Electricity Engineers’ Association Annual Conference
Thank you for the invitation to be here today. I’m told the theme of your conference is “Delivering Sustainable Infrastructure.”
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