The purchase of the 9,165 hectare Michael Peak Station in Central Otago for a conservation park was announced today by Conservation Minister Chris Carter and Minister for Land Information David Parker
Climate change considerations now rank alongside traditional energy security concerns
More than $800 million is being invested into making New Zealand more sustainable
Budget 2007 provides $72.4 million over four years to help Kiwi families live in warmer, drier, healthier and more energy efficient homes
Roger Sutton has been appointed as a chairperson of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
ERMA ethanol storage decision saves money and time in introducing biofuels
The Environment Court has given the green light for Meridian Energy's West Wind Project at Makara, Wellington
New Zealand's move towards greenhouse gas emissions trading is being addressed in government decisions due in coming months
The government wants landlords of low-income tenants to claim a subsidy to help make their rental properties more energy efficient
Taking action on climate change is both affordable and practical, says Climate Change Minister David Parker.
The Government says it wants to work with South Island high country leaseholders to ensure high country farming remains sustainable, despite rising rents.
The effect of a dry year on electricity supply has been reflected in the latest figures released in New Zealand's annual Greenhouse Gas Inventory.
Gerry Brownlee has made yet another fumbling and failed attempt to engage with his energy portfolio, Energy Minister David Parker said today.
Energy Minister David Parker says he congratulates New Zealand alternative fuel company LanzaTech for securing funding from one of the world's best-known venture capitalists and technology-leaders.
Land Information NZ will carry out the review of any Crown land up for disposal in the interim until a final policy process is decided on, State Owned Enterprises Minister Trevor Mallard and Land Information Minister David Parker said today.
The National Party's "call" for the Auditor-General to review the Government's 2006 Financial Statements is a sad attempt at a publicity stunt, Climate Change Minister David Parker says.
New Zealanders need to think about how Climate change will affect them
Key international research released today by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) paints a vivid picture of how climate change will impact on New Zealand's natural and built environments.
Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel and Energy Minister David Parker today released a discussion document reviewing the price control provisions of the Commerce Act.
The government has welcomed input from thousands of businesses, groups and individuals, on New Zealand's energy and climate change future.
