Hon Dr Megan Woods

The Government will pay former residential red zone owners 100% of the 2007/08 rateable value for uninsured homes, Minister Megan Woods has announced today.

New Zealanders will soon see more of electric vehicles’ versatility, with co-funding for 19 diverse projects announced by Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods today.

Justice Minister Andrew Little has introduced a Bill to help Cantabrians resolve outstanding residential insurance claims from the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.

Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods is pleased to announce a number of new Board appointments to the Crown Research Institutes (CRIs).

The country has been hit with a series of cold snaps this winter but low-income homeowners can now warm up with grants covering two thirds of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods says.

The Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration, Dr Megan Woods, is pleased to announce significant progress on the reinstatement of Christ Church Cathedral.

Minister of Research, Science and Innovation Megan Woods today welcomed a new partnership between the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the United States Department of Energy (U.S. DOE), which will facilitate collaboration on the research and development of geothermal technologies.

An application to mine coal on public conservation land near Te Kuha in the Buller District has been declined, Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage and Minister of Energy Resources Megan Woods announced today.

A two-day Symposium is to be held later this year on the lessons learned from the Canterbury earthquakes, with a plan for it to lead into a bigger international event marking the quakes 10th anniversary in 2021, Minister Megan Woods and Mayor Lianne Dalziel have announced.

Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods and Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced funding for 34 new projects worth $3.8 million over two years through the sixth round of Te Pūnaha Hihiko: Vision Mātauranga Capability Fund.

The Government has received a report outlining the need for a wide range of reforms to speed up the resolution of outstanding EQC claims, says EQC Minister Megan Woods.

New Zealand’s strategic mineral potential has been greatly enhanced by a GNS Science study which has highlighted areas of interest across parts of the country, says Energy and Resource Minister Megan Woods.

Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods today announced a significant investment in New Zealand’s Measurement Standards Laboratory, as the organisation celebrates World Metrology Day.

Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration Megan Woods has announced that the Residential Red Zone will become the new breeding ground for the embattled global bee population.

The Coalition Government has delivered on its promise to make $300 million available to accelerate the Canterbury recovery, says Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration Megan Woods.  

A new insulation programme will make Kiwi homes healthier and support families’ wellbeing, Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods and Climate Change Minister James Shaw announced today.

Research, Science and Innovation Minister, Megan Woods today announced the appointment of two members to the Science Board – Dr Liz Wedderburn as a new member to the Board and Professor Parry Guilford who will return for his second term.

The relocation of Redcliffs school to a new site in Redcliffs park will go ahead and be fast tracked through special changes to the Christchurch District Plan, Minister Megan Woods has announced.

Today Research, Science and Innovation Minister Megan Woods and Revenue Minister Stuart Nash released the Research and Development Tax Incentive Discussion Document for public consultation.