News & press releases

This week:
Northern Gateway Toll Road opening date announced
Biofuel Obligation Law Repealed
Prime Minister welcomes world-first biofuel test flight
Mapua clean-up Site Validation Report
Previous:
Cabinet committees announced
Minister decides board of inquiry best process for Turitea wind farm proposal
Investigation into timber allegations – update
Science Minister salutes super New Zealand technology
Environmental footprinting expertise funded
Speech notes - opening of Mangatawhiri Deviation
2009 House sitting programme
Electricity Commission announces intention to decline NAaN proposal
Last beam lift lightens the load at Dowse to Petone Upgrade project
Holiday driving - facts, figures and tips
Stormwater work starts on SH20
Looking after Auckland Harbour Bridge over Christmas
Biofuel law change
RMA reform group announced
Minister welcomes new ICT group
Thermal Ban Repeal
New Zealand Statement to UN Climate Change Conference High-Level Segment
Select committee membership
Briefings to Infrastructure Ministers Released
Briefing to incoming Energy Minister
Briefing to Minister for Building and Construction
Environment and Climate Change briefings released
Minister releases independent Mapua clean up report
90-day trial period for employees
Second bridge opens on SH20-1 Manukau Extension project
49th Parliament opened today
State Opening of Parliament ceremony
Speech from the Throne
Briefing highlights need for RMA research
Climate change select committee established
Product Certification
Under-strength timber allegations
Foxton curves ironed out in time for the holidays
Trade Links - first edition out now
Work to reform the Resource Management Act has begun
Regulations: Tell Me The Problems
Primary sector recognised as economic driver in briefing
EECA Awards 2009 - Everyday Excellence entries now open
Tougher tests for heavy vehicle brakes from today
Live broadcasts of opening ceremonies on 8 and 9 December
National's Ministry focused on growth, prosperity
Opening of Parliament
Grade 500E Reinforcing Steel
Working together to make workplaces safer
EECA Awards 2009 - Everyday Excellence
Final stage of busway delivers safer interchange
Board of Inquiry receives submissions on the Proposed National Policy Statement for Renewable Electricity Generation
Tribute to Mayor Graeme Weld
Trenching fatality stirs safety call
Annual Security and Reserve Energy Needs Assessment 2008
Loss Factor Review Panel
On the Lines November edition
Milestone reached in Raglan Deviation slip repairs
Broadband Investment Fund oversubscribed
Funding for flood work in Northland
Focus on jobs
Submissions received on Issues paper—options for ensuring efficient reactive power investment
Help sought from public over Expressway discovery
Minister receives submissions on Waikato wind farm proposal
New areas for international Environmental Cooperation
Ministers applaud airline's focus on sustainability
Submissions on mining safety released
Economies continue to grow with emissions trading schemes
Building rule changes reduce red tape for huts
Address to the All Aboard Rail Conference
Main trunk railway signalled culture change at Parliament
Opening ceremony celebrates Hamilton’s Avalon Drive Bypass completion
Good response to call for broadband funding applications
Parliament and the General Election
Annual work stoppages decrease
More Kiwis to benefit from warmer, drier homes
Public information day for Tauranga Central Corridor
Construction of SH60 Ruby Bay Bypass underway
Waterview Tunnel emissions will meet air quality standards
Climate Change and Long-term Council Community Planning
Waste Advisory Board appointed
Cunliffe welcomes telecommunications investment
October Issue of Emissions Trading Bulletin
Workshops aim to improve handling of hazardous substances
Report provides clarity on sawmill contamination
Telecommunications facilities standards now in effect
Regulations released for energy and industry in the emissions trading scheme
$195 million Newmarket Viaduct project ready to roll
$121 million investment boost for rail
Extra funds for business incubators
Ministry for the Environment - October issue of 'talk sustainability' now available
Funding the Regulation of Electricity, Gas and Airports under the Commerce Act 1986
48th Parliament has been dissolved
NZ students to work on climate change study in Europe
Ministry for the Environment –September issue of 'talk sustainability' now available
Guidance for Voluntary, Corporate Greenhouse Gas Reporting: Data and methods for the 2007 calendar year
National Freight Demands Study
Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading) Amendment Bill received Royal Assent
Electricity Commission making some progress toward environmental goals, says PCE
Environment Commissioner's advice on the ETS is proceed without delay
Weekly select committee summary for 12 to 26 September 2008
Crown purchase of tool NZ and ferry businesses
Talk sustainability
Historic climate change legislation passes
Infrastructure investment gets boost from law changes
More councils funded to keep kiwis recycling
Emissions Trading Scheme - Bill makes polluters pay the cost
Waterview Steering Group report released
Delivery of rural broadband stepped up
Applications for $340 million broadband fund open
The Finance and Expenditure Committee has now reported back to Parliament on the Climate Change (Emissions Trading and Renewable Preference) Bill

Government sets specific transport targets

$26 million assistance increase for local authorities

Inaugural building summit lays roadmap for future

NorthTec gets $8.5 million capital injection

Science confirms sea-level on the rise, time to plan for it
Important that lessons are learned from Mapua

Ministry to assess Mapua report recommendations
New Zealand joins new clean energy partnership
Ministry for the Environment - July Environz newsletter
Weekly select committee summary 18 - 25 July

Proposed stronger regime for protecting our water

Board of inquiry appointed for water policy stmt

Government committed to West Coast water quality
New Zealand Transport Agency board announced

Government takes first steps in KiwiRail upgrade

Rail groups issue wake-up call on crossing safety
Last chance to be a winner in the 2008 Road Safety Innovation and Achievement Awards

Report finds local government legislation is sound

PM launches fresh approach to workplace skills

Key opportunities for new science identified

Weekly select committee summary 11 - 18 July
New Zealand signs new science agreement with EU
Approval granted for Vector Wellington network sale
Government and Road Transport Forum agree on comprehensive review
Minister opens Benneydale treatment plant
Kawarau Water Conservation Order special tribunal announced
Sustainable Management Fund to open in October
Land Transport Research - Issue 14
Weekly select committee summary 4 - 11 July

New Zealand biofuels sustainable
Land Transport NZ - July news
Rail back in New Zealand hands

Jim Bolger to lead New Zealand’s public rail system
Road User Charges increase
Licensed Building Practitioner Scheme
Exclusive Economic Zone environmental effects legislation - Cabinet paper now available
Ministry of Economic Development – July Business Update
Transmission Gully next stage gets green light
Lights out for the incandescent bulb
Comment sought on compulsory third party vehicle insurance

Hand-held phone ban for vehicle drivers considered


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