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The Government’s commitment to sustainable building is a significant step towards New Zealand becoming truly sustainable, say Environment Minister David Benson-Pope, and Climate Change Minister David Parker.

A new website, designed to help New Zealanders live in healthier, cosier and more cost-effective homes, was launched today by Energy Minister David Parker.

Iconic landscapes around lakes will gain more protection with the government's new approach to tenure review in the South Island high country

David Parker leads international talks on low emissions technology transfer

David Parker joins major emitters for climate change talks

David Parker to participate in pre-Bali climate change negotiations

Key muddles power projects, goes for spin adviser over Brownlee

John Key's economic and energy madness on a par with Muldoon's

Energy and energy efficiency strategies to be published by October

The government's carbon credit policies drive forestry investment

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

Budget 2007 provides $72.4 million over four years to help Kiwi families live in warmer, drier, healthier and more energy efficient homes

More than $800 million is being invested into making New Zealand more sustainable

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 effect of a dry year on electricity supply has been reflected in the latest figures released in New Zealand's annual Greenhouse Gas Inventory.

The Government says it wants to work with South Island high country leaseholders to ensure high country farming remains sustainable, despite rising rents.

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.