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We greatly value the opportunity to host EWG 33 this year and to assist the EWG to successfully advance its valuable ongoing programme of work.

New Zealanders have gained access to popular angling, tramping and hunting opportunities through the scenic Poronui Station near Taupo

The government is applauding businesses that are making a positive contribution to tackling climate change and improving environmental sustainability.

We are entering a new landscape. And our power to capitalise on this landscape depends on the fundamental skills of the pioneer – to see and seize new opportunities.

I believe that being smart and determined, we can lessen our impact on the environment, and take advantage of all the opportunities that this global challenge unleashes.

It is very much in our interests to bring forward the deployment of energy technologies that have the potential to contribute substantially to a low-carbon energy future.

Energy Minister David Parker says calls by the National Party for a review of legislation to be called off could see rural communities plunged into darkness after 2013.

Through the NZES the Government is determined to see the percentage of renewable energy in our electricity system increase over the coming years, and wind has a vital role to play in this increase.

Sustainability for the electricity sector means ensuring the lights stay on whilst preserving resources and fostering the earth's ability to deal with greenhouse gases

A Greenpeace publicity stunt has stymied a scheduled meeting with Energy Minister David Parker

Energy Minister David Parker has responded swiftly to an overseas report that biofuels will push food prices up in America.

"The overseas piece from Bloomberg does not reflect the realities of the New Zealand situation", Mr Parker said.

The Prime Minister did not open a power station in Palmerston North today, as Dr Smith claims.

The government wants companies to understand more about what improving their sustainability

Motor industry leaders are asked to work with the government on fresh and innovative solutions to address climate change

The NZ Energy Strategy will help us make important progress with transport over the next 30 to 50 years

Climate change is an important issue for coastal communities. Ninety per cent of New Zealanders live within 50 km of the coastline.

Climate Change Minister David Parker has applauded three Bay of Plenty initiatives, which tackle climate change in three different ways.

The Government will require an increasing proportion of cleaner-burning biofuels to be sold

The core public service will begin immediate work to achieve carbon neutrality

Government action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions includes ministerial cars

Kyoto Forestry Association head Roger Dickie has made simplistic and misleading comments about climate change proposals

The world must take urgent and serious action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Land Information Minister David Parker today announced the reappointment and appointment of members to the New Zealand Geographic Board Ngâ Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa in terms of the New Zealand Geographic Board Act 1946.

Three new Government publications deliver advice on addressing climate change