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A new initiative to repair and insulate houses in Ratana township will significantly improve the quality of life for residents, and act as a showcase for the benefits of energy efficiency initiatives for other Maori communities.

The project, announced today by Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee, Minister of Maori Affairs Dr Pita Sharples, and Housing Minister Phil Heatley, allocates $2.7 million to provide basic essential repairs, insulation and efficient heating for around 100 homes.

Housing Minister Phil Heatley has today announced the Government’s intention to create an Interim Tamaki Transformation Board (ITTB).

The ITTB will move the Tamaki Transformation Programme, a 15 to 20 year project aimed at redeveloping the Tamaki area, to its next phase.  Its brief will be to explore urban regeneration entities to provide Ministers and the new Auckland Council with advice on options and a recommended structure, scope, mandate and legal form for a new regeneration entity.

Housing Minister Phil Heatley has today (Friday 17 December) announced two new Housing New Zealand Corporation (HNZC) Board appointments.

 Dr Alan Jackson has been appointed Board Chair and will take over the role from Pat Snedden on 17 December 2010.

 Susan Paterson will fill a vacant seat. Both Alan and Susan have been appointed for a term of three years.

Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley has announced that the Marlborough Sounds recreational blue cod fishery will reopen on 1 April 2011.

Mr Heatley says he is very pleased that following a comprehensive process involving the hard work of the Marlborough Sounds Blue Cod Management Group (BCMG), consultation with the Marlborough and wider community and rigorous scientific research, the Government is now in a position to take this important step with regard to this iconic blue cod fishery.

Housing Minister Phil Heatley has today confirmed Cabinet’s acceptance of key recommendations made by the Housing Shareholders Advisory Group (HSAG). 

Providing good quality state housing to those most in need, for the duration of that need, is the main driver behind the changes, Mr Heatley says.

"Growing the pool of affordable housing is essential to moving lower need state house tenants along the housing continuum into private or community housing.

Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley has today acknowledged the key contribution of Honorary Fishery Officers to the sustainability of New Zealand’s fisheries.

Mr Heatley says it is particularly appropriate to thank fisheries volunteers for their work with World Volunteer Day coming up this weekend (5 December).

"Honorary Fishery Officers are a key part of the Ministry’s work throughout the country," Mr Heatley said.

Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley has today welcomed the opening of a new Ministry of Fisheries office at Kaikoura.

Mr Heatley says the office, to be staffed by two full-time employees and five volunteers, is a significant boost to the Ministry’s presence and capacity in an area where outdoor activity, including fishing, is increasing.

"The new office is opening just in time for the busy summer season," Mr Heatley said.

Iwi are being invited to discuss how the Crown can deliver its obligations under the Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement for new space created by proposed new aquaculture legislation.

Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley says, the new Aquaculture Legislation Amendment Bill (No 3) is expected to result in the creation of more aquaculture space and this has a special significance for Maori.

Greetings and thank you for the opportunity to speak at your annual conference.

Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley is leaving New Zealand tonight to lead a delegation of fishing and aquaculture industry representatives on a seven-day visit to China and Japan.

The Aquaculture Legislation Amendment Bill (No 3) had its first reading today.

Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley, has welcomed the latest litigation report from the Ministry which shows an increase in the number of people and companies prosecuted for fisheries r

The Aquaculture Legislation Amendment Bill (No 3), introduced into Parliament today, will amend the legislative and regulatory framework that has stalled the growth of aquaculture in recent years.

Housing Minister Phil Heatley has today turned the first sod at a redevelopment site in Tamaki, marking the beginning of construction on a $13 million project to build 40 new state homes.

Permanent repairs to more than 1500 state homes damaged in the Christchurch earthquake are about to begin, says Housing Minister Phil Heatley.

Housing Minister Phil Heatley has today inspected land in Tauranga where a Maori Demonstration Partnership (MDP) funded project will deliver ten new kaumatua housing units.

Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley has welcomed the new New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (NZCPS) announced today by Conservation Minister, Kate Wilkinson.

Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley has welcomed the new New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (NZCPS) announced today by Conservation Minister, Kate Wilkinson.

Suggestions for a different approach to the delivery of social and state housing are to be considered by Government.

In April, a group of social housing experts, the Housing Shareholders Adv

Since July last year 166 Housing New Zealand tenancies were terminated following investigations which revealed that tenants dishonestly obtained a state house or taxpayer subsidised rent.

A special permit has been granted by the Ministry of Fisheries to enable research and exploratory fishing for deepwater king crabs and red crabs.

Good morning everyone; thank you very much for inviting me along.  I am pleased to be able to address your conference this year in beautiful Marlborough.

Eleven older residents of Nelson have a comfortable new home thanks in part to the Government's Housing Innovation Fund (HIF).

Housing Minister Phil Heatley has today launched a new programme which will make it easier for first-time buyers and those on lower incomes to build or purchase their own homes.