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Energy efficiency and Safety bring award double for Christchurch

24 Jun 2008

Bright sparks dream up light bulb ban

24 Jun 2008

"The Government's big stick plan to ban conventional light bulbs is something that only the bright sparks in Labour would dream up at this time," says National Party Energy spokesman Gerry Brownlee, in a statement.

Nothing to fear from energy efficient lighting: Greens

24 Jun 2008

The National Party has gone on record for a second time today opposing sustainability and lower energy prices for households.

Unions: Time for business to be constructive on ETS

20 Jun 2008

The unions say the emissions trading debate now needs to focus on the impact of those on low incomes.

Waste bill gives economic incentives

20 Jun 2008

New waste legislation will offer economic incentives and rewards to businesses and councils who do their bit for waste reduction, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard told Parliament during the second reading of the Waste Minimisation Bill on Wednesday.

Banning ‘old’ light bulbs could leave homeowners in the dark

20 Jun 2008

A Kiwi lighting engineer says the Government’s move to ban old style incandescent light bulbs in favour of new energy efficient lighting could leave Kiwi homes owners in the dark.

Diesel power for Scenic

20 Jun 2008

Renault’s compact MPV (multi purpose vehicle), the Scenic, has been rationalised with the introduction of a 1.9 litre diesel variant with a four speed automatic transmission.

The Langham secures Australasia’s first fleet of hybrid limousines

20 Jun 2008

Environmentally conscious Sir Paul McCartney has one and now The Langham has three.

Call to Suspend Motorway Projects

20 Jun 2008

Should oil prices reach $US150 a barrel, the Auckland based transport lobby group is recommending that all uncommitted motorway projects be placed on hold, and funds diverted to increasing the capacity of transport modes that aren't reliant on cheap oil.

Emissions Trading Scheme Proves to be Trojan Horse

20 Jun 2008

"With the raft of exceptions to the proposed scheme," Cross says, "Only the productive and the wealth creators of New Zealand will be hamstrung by this unnecessary cost."

Flexible land use alliance welcomes positive movement on forestry offset scheme

20 Jun 2008

The Flexible Land Use Alliance has welcomed moves by the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee to include provisions for a Forestry Offset Scheme in the Climate Change (Emissions Trading and Renewable Preference) Bill and is urging Parliament as a whole to ensure it comes into force on 1 September 2008 along with the rest of the Bill.

Heavy emitters: ETS bill changes not sufficient

18 Jun 2008

The Climate Change (Emissions Trading and Renewable Preference) Bill has not been changed sufficiently to allay concerns that industry will struggle to stay profitable in New Zealand, according to the Greenhouse Policy Coalition, which represents large industry across a range of sectors.

Government throwing switch on traditional light bulb

17 Jun 2008

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 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Jeanette Fitzsimons.

Greenpeace: What about agriculture's greenhouse gas emissions?

17 Jun 2008

Parliament's Finance and Expenditure Committee has – like the Government – failed to address agriculture's burgeoning greenhouse gas emissions, says Greenpeace in a press release.

Greens: Catch the train now or miss the bus

17 Jun 2008

The Government should underwrite the funding stream for the electrification of the Auckland rail system so new electric trains can be ordered now, the Green Party says in a press release.

Todd Energy receives carbon credits for generating electricity for national grid

17 Jun 2008

In a new cogeneration project at Todd Energy's McKee plant near Tikorangi in North Taranaki, what would otherwise be waste gas is being used to generate enough electricity and hot water to power 2000 houses a year.

Government 'showing no leadership over wind farms'

17 Jun 2008

The Government, moving at snail's pace to develop a national wind strategy based on solid research, is exposing New Zealand to power shortages and price hikes.

Hamilton kids with small footprint have big impact

17 Jun 2008

Children at a Hamilton primary school are aiming to halve their ecological footprint by building New Zealand's first eco-classroom.

Fewer trees unless govt changes policies

13 Jun 2008

Major flaws in New Zealand’s land-use policies will become more obvious as the world food crisis grows, says the NZ Forest Owners Association.

Cross-sector partnership forms on sustainable water management

13 Jun 2008

Environment Bay of Plenty has welcomed the announcement of a national primary sector partnership to actively anticipate and engage on water management issues.

Minister of Building and Construction takes chainsaw to red tape

13 Jun 2008

Connal Townsend, Chief Executive of Property Council New Zealand, is supportive of changes to the Building Act announced Shane Jones at Collier International’s ‘Where the research meets the road’ cocktail function.

ARC calls on Aucklanders to help save energy

13 Jun 2008

Auckland Regional Council chairman Michael Lee is calling on Aucklanders to do their bit for the national energy saving campaign.

"Outrage" at AWE burning 17 million cu ft of natural gas daily at Taranaki

13 Jun 2008

An Auckland Central canddiate says he is outraged that an Australian firm is burning off New Zealand's precious natural gas resources at a time of unprecedented petroleum costs and energy shortages

Manufacturers call for better approach to domestic electricity demand

13 Jun 2008

The domestic use of electricity to ensure that all users, domestic, commercial and industrial can respond to supply shortages needs a more strategic response..

Most of us don't know our credits from our offsets...

Kiwis don't know their credits from their offsets

12 Jun 2008

Most New Zealanders are confused about carbon terminology.

SOE wields deforestation chainsaw

12 Jun 2008

The Green Party is calling on the Government to admit to being a major on-the-ground player in the worst deforestation in New Zealand's modern history.

Record deforestation shows government must tear up agriculture MOU

12 Jun 2008

A Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) report showing record levels of deforestation is yet another reason why the Government must tear up the agriculture emissions memorandum of understanding (MOU), and not subsidise the agriculture industry by over a billion dollars, says Greenpeace in a statement.

anti-Shell demonstrations in British Columbia riase the Nigerian issue

Expulsion of Shell from Ogoni, Nigeria hailed

11 Jun 2008

The expulsion of Shell Oil from Ogoni country in the Niger Delta by the Nigerian Government has been hailed in Wellington by the Environment and Conservation Organisations of NZ.

Better metering will cut household power use 20%

11 Jun 2008

With a power crisis looming – and household costs skyrocketing – Kiwis need better information to make energy savings without jeopardising their health, according to Gary Mitchell, Managing Director of Centameter.

Clark "personally responsible" for shocking deforestation data - Kyoto Forestry Association

11 Jun 2008

Bio diversity research shown to winegrowers

10 Jun 2008

A unique Bio-Protection Research Centre project based on biodiversity and sustainability has captured the interest of North Island winegrowers.

June - August - DINZ: Design Skills Life Cycle Thinking series

10 Jun 2008

The ‘Life Cycle Thinking’ series of workshops has been proposed by Locus Research and Unitec to provide a crucial bridge for the uptake of sustainable design and development within New Zealand.

Austral Pacific delists from AMEX

9 Jun 2008

New Zealand-based exploration and production company, Austral Pacific Energy Ltd. has begun the process to de-list from the American Stock Exchange (AMEX).

Dunne and Greens in sniper attacks over tactics and principles

United Future - Green sniping breaks out as Dunne continues his dance on ETS

9 Jun 2008

The Greens and United Future are sniping at each other as Peter Dunne continues his equivocal behaviour over the proposed emissions trading scheme.

The Langham Auckland awarded top business environmental award

6 Jun 2008

The Langham Auckland was last night awarded the title for ‘businesses making a difference’ at the Government’s Green Ribbon Awards held in Wellington.

Air New Zealand Makes Significant Carbon Emission Reductions

6 Jun 2008

Air New Zealand’s fuel savings initiative programme is on track to see the airline reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by more than 100,000 tonnes.

Holcim: Sustainability initiatives on track

6 Jun 2008

A Corporate Sustainability Report released this week by Holcim Ltd, highlights that it is on track to achieving a range of sustainability targets it has set across more than 70 countries in which the leading cement and aggregates company operates.

Heavy users worry over power prices

5 Jun 2008

the Major Electricity Users’ Group (MEUG) says electricity spot prices over May were the highest ever recorded.

Farmers get free advice on shifting to certified organic production

5 Jun 2008

From today - World Environment Day - farmers and growers interested in making the shift to organic production will be able to connect with Organics Aotearoa New Zealand's Organic Advisory Programme by calling 0800 FUTURE.

Sixteen NZ firms join Climate Neutral Network

5 Jun 2008

New Zealand businesses are set to strengthen the kiwi presence and leadership on the United Nations' Climate Neutral Network - with 16 joining so far and others poised to sign up, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard said at a Wellington meeting of the international network yesterday.

June 26: Sustainability theme for Wellington Small Business Expo

5 Jun 2008

The Minister for Climate Change Hon David Parker will open the Sustainability Morning of the largest event held for business in New Zealand – the Small Business Expo in Wellington – at 9.30am on 26 June.

Russel Norman ..accused of another looney conspiracy theory

Minister: Green co-leader being "looney" on water issue

4 Jun 2008

Claims that an industry group on water issues will hold up official measures to clean up waterways are ridiculous, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton says.

Greens to Fonterra: Can we stop $1.3 billion emissions subsidy now?

4 Jun 2008

The Green Party is congratulating Fonterra for its announcement of a higher payout but is asking why the ordinary person is paying for Fonterra’s pollution of our air and water.

Gerry Brownlee ... full consevration call needed

Make the power conservation call now, Minister

4 Jun 2008

National Party Energy spokesman Gerry Brownlee says the only reason David Parker is holding off calling for electricity conservation is that he’s hoping he won’t have to deal with another energy crisis in election year.

Who's doing emissions quality control at the quality controllers' shindig?

30 May 2008

Who do you get to do emissions quality control on New Zealand Organisation for Quality?

EMA: Urgent power savings required to avert power cuts

30 May 2008

Blackouts in the North Island are very possible, the Employers & Manufacturers Association (Northern) says, and probable in the South Island if huge power savings are not made immediately.

Small innovative Kiwi company recognised in Tokyo earth month event

30 May 2008

A small, innovative New Zealand company is being recognised for its contribution to the environment at a global conference in Japan as part of the Earth Month celebrations.

Marks and Spencers' CSR leader to speak

30 May 2008

Mike Barry, head of CSR at Marks and Spencers is among a host of world leading academics and business people to address a forthcoming conference on changing land use in New Zealand.

Greens want US-style ban on illegally logged timber imports

29 May 2008

The Green Party has welcomed a government pledge to try to do something about stopping importation of illegally logged tropical kwila timber, after a year-long campaign by the Greens against such imports.

31 projects get $950,000 in smart innovation cash

29 May 2008

Government Spokesperson on Energy Efficiency and Conservation, Jeanette Fitzsimons, has announced that 31 projects with a combined value of $950,000 have been offered funding under the second round of a government fund to encourage smart innovations in solar water heating and heat pump water heating technologies.

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Fri 12 Sep 2025

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