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This Government believes petroleum, particularly gas, has a vital role to play in the future energy mix of this country.

In opening bidding on offshore petroleum blocks in the East Coast of the North Island, the Associate Minister of Energy Hon Harry Duynhoven said today that the data provided to exploration companies as part of the bidding process raised hopes for the potential for new discoveries in the region.

Address to the TRAFINZ Conference, Wellington

There is a need to address the impacts of excessive noise from vehicles and to identify acceptable levels of vehicle noise.

The aviation industry is continually looking forward. Its success depends on proactively looking to the horizon and planning for the future.

Your industry’s contribution to the economy is a fine illustration of the natural advantages that can accrue to our nation from the responsible development of our mineral resources.

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, and may I extend a particularly warm welcome to those of you who have travelled a long way to attend.

Starting next week, a targeted LPG winter safety campaign will highlight the need for the safe use of LPG indoors, the Associate Minister of Energy, Hon Harry Duynhoven said today.

Labour intends to abolish the mandatory requirement for age-based driving tests for people aged eighty years and over.

Public comment sought on Total Mobility Scheme

Strong international interest expected for offshore outer Taranaki Blocks Offer.

Thank you very much for the opportunity to speak at this symposium. I would like to thank Dr George Hooper and Venture Southland for making this possible. I would also like to acknowledge the presence of several overseas guests.

An excellent initiative championed by an industry group who recognized a problem and decided to take action to fix it.

Speed is our biggest road safety problem.

Associate Minister of Energy, Hon Harry Duynhoven, says that consumers need to be aware when using or buying Christmas tree lights.

The Government’s focus is sustainable energy.

The new Minerals Programme for Petroleum, which takes effect from 1 January 2005, will launch an exciting year for New Zealand in terms of petroleum exploration.

New Land Transport Rule aimed at achieving safer and more efficient use of New Zealand’s roads signed today.

Thank you for inviting me to be here today and allowing me the honour of recognising the heroic conduct of individuals through the presentation of the ‘Highway Heroes’ award for 2004.

New initiative aimed at reducing the accident rate in the General Aviation sector launched today.

I have been asked to speak today about port security. You’ll all be familiar with the new security requirements that are required at your Port and those around the country.

Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada
Wednesday 3rd November 2004

The Minerals Programme for Petroleum outlines the policies, procedures and provisions to be applied in respect of the management of petroleum.

The older driver licensing system which requires people aged 80 and over to renew their licence every two years is to be reviewed.