A major Australasian business conference on climate change will be held Auckland next year, supported by the New Zealand government, Climate Change Minister David Parker announced today.

The New Zealand Emission Unit Register went live today as part of New Zealand’s commitment to the Kyoto Protocol, Climate Change Minister David Parker announced.

The proposed New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme is an "impressive piece of policy development" and will form a significant part of New Zealand’s contribution to tackling climate change, according to an independent report released today.

New Zealand wants to see more countries prepared to commit to action on climate change, as a result of United Nations negotiations due to start on Monday in Indonesia, says Climate Change Minister David Parker.

New Zealand is to lead an international network to research greenhouse gas emissions from livestock.

More New Zealanders can look forward to enjoying the benefits of healthier and more energy efficient homes, as the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority seeks partners to deliver interest free loans and grants to homeowners for energy efficiency and heating solutions.

The latest report from the UN’s climate change panel reiterates the need for concerted and urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Climate Change Minister David Parker says.

Lakeside landscapes in the South Island high country will be protected from inappropriate subdivision and development, under measures announced by Land Information Minister David Parker today.

State Services Minister David Parker says an independent report into public service recruitment and employment provides important lessons for public servants and state sector managers.

A government-hosted seminar will allow independent experts to explain the mechanics of international carbon markets ahead of the introduction of a New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme.

Energy Minister David Parker has thanked Meridian Energy chief executive Keith Turner for his vision and leadership over the past nine years he has spent at the helm of the state-owned energy company.

Climate Change Minister David Parker and Climate Change Leadership Forum chair Stephen Tindall today responded to requests for further information on emissions trading, by a coalition of lobby groups representing intensive energy users.

A hydro energy project in Titoki, Whangarei supported by Kyoto carbon credits has been officially opened by Energy and Climate Change Minister David Parker today.

New Zealand and Japan signed a treaty today which allows New Zealand to hold some of its emergency oil reserves in Japan.

The International Energy Agency has praised New Zealand on the design of its proposed Emissions Trading Scheme, says Climate Change Minister David Parker.

Climate change Minister David Parker says under a Labour-led government, New Zealand will continue to honour its commitment to the Kyoto Protocol.

Nick Smith’s attack today on the government’s vision for sustainable transport asserted wrongly that the New Zealand Energy Strategy plans for growth in electricity demand of 0.4 percent per annum, Energy Minister David Parker says.

New economic modelling supports analysis that an Emissions Trading Scheme will help New Zealand meet its international obligations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while having little impact on economic growth.

Generating energy from waves or tides around New Zealand comes a step closer today, with the Government offering funding to set up generating devices.