19 July, 2008
Hirini Street port access opening
Gisborne
Read full speech >>Forestry
Associated Ministers
- Jim Anderton - Minister
- Mita Ririnui - Associate Minister
18 June, 2008
"Chainsaw massacre" refuted by evidence
New Zealand’s forest cover is largely unchanged because deforestation caused by land use changes, such as clearing forests to create more dairy farms, has been matched by replanting and new forest plantings, Forestry Minister Jim Anderton said today
Read full release >>10 June, 2008
Deforestation statistics as expected
Some increase in deforestation before 1 January this year was expected.
Read full release >>27 May, 2008
Government to take action on illegal logging
The Labour-Progressive Government is to adopt a comprehensive package of measures to address the issue of illegally-logged wood products, Forestry Minister Jim Anderton announced today
Read full release >>22 April, 2008
Grant scheme for more small forests
More forestry planting is the aim of a new scheme launched by forestry minister Jim Anderton today.
Read full release >>26 March, 2008
Minister to open NZT&E office in Mumbai
Forestry Minister Jim Anderton today opened a new NZ Trade and Enterprise office in one of the world’s most populous cities, Mumbai.
Read full release >>20 March, 2008
Minister to lead wood mission to India
Forestry Minister Jim Anderton is to lead a trade mission focusing on India's growing importance as a market for New Zealand wood products and services.
Read full release >>18 March, 2008
Survey shows deforestation reducing
The latest survey of deforestation intentions shows forest owners intend to dramatically reduce deforestation as a result of the proposed emissions trading scheme.
Read full release >>28 February, 2008
Deforestation policy not as simple as it appears
The Flexible Land Use Alliance's proposals are not as simple as they suggest.
Read full release >>13 February, 2008
Govt releases draft regulations for emissions trading
Draft regulations will provide more certainty
Read full release >>8 February, 2008
Timberlands future announced
Crown Forestry will look to address issues as quickly as possible
Read full release >>13 December, 2007
Biochar professorships set up
Biochar has the potential to create a major carbon sink, removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere .
Read full release >>30 November, 2007
Wood award recipient commended
Forestry Minister Jim Anderton today applauded the awarding of a Canadian Wood Council “Wood Advocate – Wood Champion” award to Auckland University professor Pierre Quenneville.
Read full release >>22 November, 2007
The future of forestry is strong
Wood is part of the environmental solution
Read full release >>22 November, 2007
The future of forestry is strong
The government is working in partnership with the industry to unleash its potential
Read full speech >>20 September, 2007
Forestry a vital part of New Zealand’s future
Forestry will be the first sector to join the Government’s newly-announced emissions trading scheme
Read full release >>13 September, 2007
Wood a wonder material
Wood is environmentally friendly because it's energy efficient
Read full speech >>13 September, 2007
Wood a wonder material
Wood takes less than a tenth of the energy of steel and concrete and is cheaper
Read full release >>21 August, 2007
Illegal logging costs NZ producers millions
Illegal logging is costing New Zealand wood producers hundreds of millions of dollars in the global marketplace.
Read full release >>16 August, 2007
Forestry aims to be a leader in environmental practice
These initiatives will lead to more wood being used
Read full release >>16 August, 2007
Forestry Code of Practice launched
New Zealand is setting a benchmark of excellence in environmental practice
Read full speech >>3 July, 2007
Making wood part of a sustainable future
Within a year, new government-funded building projects for buildings up to four floors (including the ground floor) will have to commission designs and at least consider options for using wood or wood-based products as the main structural materials.
Read full release >>22 June, 2007
Simplified grant process to help combat erosion
Changing from a tender process to one of direct grants removes uncertainty
Read full release >>13 June, 2007
Beware National's hollow forestry lines
National should be grappling seriously with climate change issues, not playing games
Read full release >>6 March, 2007
Key stumbles with policy on the hoof
John Key is simply not credible when he says he can give away carbon credits and offer tax cuts
Read full release >>6 March, 2007
Every day Environment Day for this Government
Perhaps National Leader John Key is slowly starting to realise that Climate Change is a reality
Read full release >>26 February, 2007
Urgent need for action on forestry
New figures highlight the need for urgent action on forestry policy
Read full release >>26 February, 2007
Anderton dismisses 'utter nonsense'
There was never any promise to the forestry industry that carbon credits would be devolved
Read full release >>18 December, 2006
Ministers applaud Gisborne Forest Sink initiative
Jim Anderton and David Parker say Ngati Porou venture is what New Zealand needs
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