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New Zealand is to work with the United States to promote the use of cleaner and more efficient sources of energy in island nations and territories, Energy Minister David Parker announced today.

New Zealanders will gain personalised online access to a wider range of government services, following a new whole-of-government direction, Finance Minister Michael Cullen and State Services Minist

State Services Minister David Parker’s address at the Partnership, Productivity & Public Value conference

The New Zealand government welcomes the Australian government’s proposal for a Carbon Pollution Reduction scheme, Finance Minister Michael Cullen said today.

The electricity industry’s success in weathering the dry winter has been due to good management, not a lucky ‘gamble’, Energy Minister David Parker said today.

Energy Minister David Parker today released the updated Oil Emergency Response Strategy (OERS).

A survey on climate change and emissions trading due to be released tomorrow should be treated with extreme scepticism, Climate Change Minister David Parker said.

State Services Minister David Parker today released a report by Kristy P McDonald QC, into the death of Nelson woman Debbie Ashton in December 2006.

State Services Minister David Parker today announced the appointment of John Ombler to the position of Deputy State Services Commissioner.

The government must follow due legal process in order to release the report referred to on the front page of the Dominion Post today, State Services Minister David Parker said.

The introduction of a biofuels sales obligation will help New Zealand move away from our dependence on imported oil and is most likely to lessen, not increase, the cost of transport fuel, Energy Mi

Engineering a sustainable electricity industry
Address to the Electricity Engineers Association Conference
9.00am, 20 June 2008,
Christchurch Convention Centre

Address to the State Services Senior Leaders Development Conference
8.40am, 19 June 2008, Wellington Town Hall, Wellington

The traditional incandescent light bulb is on its way out, as part of a strategy for more energy efficient lighting announced today by Energy Minister David Parker and Government Spokesperson on En

Climate Change Minister David Parker today welcomed a select committee report on legislation to establish an emissions trading scheme.

Wilding pines, gorse and broom, rabbits, goats and possums are among the pests to be targeted across the country as a result of the recent funding boost for Regional Pest Management Strategies (RPM

TV advertising by the electricity industry is likely to start this weekend to further encourage homes and businesses to be prudent with their power use, Energy Minister David Parker announced today

The government has been working with the electricity industry for some weeks now on a range of options to manage the impact of the drought and low hydro lakes on the electricity system.

Address at the panel discussion – How do we De-carbonise the World?

Address to the IPANZ New Professionals 2008 conference,
9.00am, 5 June 2008, Civic Suite, Wellington Town Hall
 

Good morning.

Address at UNEP’s Art for the Environment Exhibition Launch, 7.00pm, 4 June 2008, Te Papa, Wellington

Climate Change Minister David Parker says he is delighted to open the United Nations Art for the Environment exhibition today as part of World Environment Day 2008 celebrations being hosted in New

State Services Minister David Parker announced today that the government has agreed to introduce common leave provisions in public service employment agreements.

Address to the Energy Trusts of New Zealand conference

12.30pm, 29 May 2008, James Cook Hotel, Wellington