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(Address to the IIR Power Package Electricity Reform Conference)

I want to talk today about the challenge laid down to the electricity industry by the Government's Power Package.

I move that the Electricity Industry Bill be now read for the first time.

Thank you for the invitation to talk to you today. It's good to see so many of you from across the sector here.

(Address to the Annual General Meeting of the Electricity Networks Association)

Thank you for inviting me to speak today.

(Address to a Greenhouse Policy Coalition seminar, Wellington Convention Centre.)

Good morning and thanks for the chance to talk to you. It's really pleasing to see so many industry representatives here – I want to spend a few minutes talking about issues relating to your industry.

Good morning.

(Address to the Annual Conference of the Window Association of NZ, Blenheim Country Lodge, Blenheim.

Thank you for the opportunity to address your conference.

I'd like to start by setting the scene of residential sector energy use.

Thank you for inviting me here today, this is my first opportunity to talk to you as Associate Minister of Energy – and Minister with responsibility for Crown Minerals.

Good morning.

We meet in interesting times.

This is a usefully timed conference, because this is a good opportunity for the electricity industry to examine its future.

Thank you for inviting me to your conference.

The conference theme of a ‘sustainable energy future’ lies close to the heart of the Government’s energy policy. I congratulate you on your choice.

Thank you for the opportunity to address the New Zealand Wind Energy Association’s annual Conference.

Mr Currie, ladies and gentlemen: good morning.

Thank you for inviting me to speak to you today.

Mr Arvidson, ladies and gentlemen.

Welcome to the 2000 New Zealand Petroleum Conference convened by Crown Minerals.

Thank you for inviting me to speak today.