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Pete Hodgson, convenor of the Ministerial Group on Climate Change, leaves New Zealand tomorrow for international climate change talks in New York City.

Greater management focus on energy efficiency could cut industry costs and improve business competitiveness and profits.

Government is leading the drive for a more energy efficient nation by accepting tougher energy efficiency targets in its own operations.

Increasing New Zealand's use of environmentally friendly energy sources is one of the main aims of the draft National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy.

Owners of new homes could halve their energy costs in the near future as self-heating houses and more energy efficient household appliances become increasingly commonplace.

Changing transport habits is critical in New Zealand's bid to cut energy waste and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

New Zealand shares the grave concern of many other nations at recent statements from the Bush Administration indicating that the United States is considering abandoning the Kyoto Protocol, Pete Hodgson said today.

Slashing New Zealand's energy bills by hundreds of millions of dollars a year is one of the many benefits outlined in the draft Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy released today.

Minister of Energy Pete Hodgson says he is pleased with the progress being made by the electricity industry in establishing the new governance structure required by the Government's Power Package.

Minister of Energy Pete Hodgson announced today a review of the New Zealand gas sector.

Energy Minister Pete Hodgson today released the latest compilation of energy statistics from the Ministry of Economic Development.

Minister of Fisheries Pete Hodgson today released a report and summary of submissions from the "Soundings" public consultation process on the future management of marine recreational fishing.

The latest report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change shows the world has realistic options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, says Pete Hodgson.

A scheme to provide funding to environmental and community groups to take cases to the Environment Court will be launched in Christchurch today.

Canterbury recreational fishermen have been asked to help prevent the deaths of the endangered Hector’s dolphin by stopping using set nets.

Energy Minister and Convenor of the Ministerial Group on Climate Change Pete Hodgson today released nine recent Cabinet papers on climate change policy.

Minister of Energy Pete Hodgson said today the risks that had threatened Auckland's power supply over the summer have been managed successfully.

Science Minister Pete Hodgson today welcomed a major new investment in New Zealand's science infrastructure by the Earthquake Commission (EQC).

A new report released today by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) shows that global warming will have far reaching impacts on natural and human systems, says Energy Minister Pete Hodgson, the Convenor of the Ministerial Group on Climat

Pete Hodgson has welcomed confirmation that the international climate change talks suspended last year at The Hague will resume in June or July.

Labour Cabinet Minister Pete Hodgson said today that the National Party's reshuffle highlighted the paucity of talent on the opposition bench while leaving its biggest problem, its leadership, untouched.

Energy Minister Pete Hodgson says a report showing a two percent reduction in electricity line charges during 2000 is good news, although there are still many areas in which electricity consumers deserve a better deal.

Energy Minister Pete Hodgson, the Convenor of the Ministerial Group on Climate Change, says the latest report of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) further strengthens the case for action to reduce human-induced greenhouse gas emissions.

Fisheries Minister Pete Hodgson has welcomed the signing of a major treaty on South Pacific Fisheries by his Papua New Guinea counterpart, Ron Ganarafo.