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Science 22 Aug 2009
Aus & NZ Join in Mega Science Bid

The Australian and New Zealand governments have agreed to join forces to bid for the A$2.5 billion (NZ$3.1 billion) international Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project.

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Building 19 Aug 2009
Insulation ahead of target

Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says the government ‘s home insulation scheme is exceeding expectations in its first month of operation.

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Electricity 13 Aug 2009
Electricity review released

The Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says the Ministerial Electricity Market Review released today is an opportunity to address consumer concerns about rising power bills and security of supply.

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Energy 1 Aug 2009
Marine Energy Fund Opens

Applications are now open for the third round of the Marine Energy Deployment Fund, which aims to get wave and tidal stream energy devices operating in New Zealand waters.

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Energy 29 Jul 2009
Biodiesel Grants Scheme off to a strong start

A grants scheme set up to encourage biodiesel production in New Zealand is off to a strong start, with five companies set to take part, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today.

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Building 1 Jul 2009
Three councils kick-start scheme allowing ratepayers to pay off insulation through rates

HAWKE'S BAY — The government has announced the first three councils to offer their residents the opportunity to pay off energy efficiency investments through their rates, as part of the government’s Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart programme.

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Electricity 18 Jun 2009
Downturn in power use

        A sizeable downturn in electricity consumption has been revealed in the latest energy statistics released by the Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee.

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Basketball 11 Jun 2009
Govt increases funding for basketball

Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee has today announced a government grant of $200,000 for the FIBA Under 19 world basketball championship for men being held in Auckland from July 2-12.

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Motoring 21 May 2009
Budget 2009: Gerry Brownlee - Biodiesel boost

A new grants programme for biodiesel production will kickstart the biodiesel industry in New Zealand, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today.

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Trade 21 May 2009
NZTE Board Appointments

Economic Development Minister, Gerry Brownlee, and Trade Minister, Tim Groser, have made five appointments to the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Board.

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Council 21 May 2009
Auckland governance committee

AUCKLAND — Leader of the House, Gerry Brownlee, has announced the five National MPs who will sit on the select committee to examine the Auckland governance bill.

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Electricity 30 Apr 2009
Up to a week to repair Cook Strait link

WELLINGTON — Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says it could take up to a week to repair the Pole 2 Cook Strait power cable link.

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Electricity 28 Apr 2009
Cook Strait Power Cable Failure

Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, is expressing concern at the failure of the Cook Strait power cable last night.

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Energy 23 Apr 2009
Pacific Island energy strategy

Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, has arrived in Tonga for the Pacific Energy Ministers Meeting (PEMM).

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Environment 17 Apr 2009
NZ joins international climate change initiative

Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee today announced the New Zealand government is becoming a founding member of the Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute (GCCSI).

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Business 8 Apr 2009
Businesses phone for help

More businesses are picking up the phone and making use of government resources to help confront the challenging economy, says Economic Development Minister Gerry Brownlee.

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Energy 31 Mar 2009
Biodiesel now selling at pump

Renewable transport energy in New Zealand is making progress, with biodiesel now on retail sale and approval granted for 85% ethanol blends in petrol, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee said today.

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Energy 23 Mar 2009
Energy Stats

New geothermal plants, increased levels of wind generation, and a return to normal hydro lake levels has seen a big jump in renewable electricity generation.

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News 23 Mar 2009
Job Summit Work Streams

AUCKLAND — The Minister for Economic Development, the Hon Gerry Brownlee, says good progress is being made on the six work streams he has been allocated by the Prime Minister following the Jobs Summit.

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Employment 20 Mar 2009
Job Summit Work Streams

AUCKLAND CITY — Minister of Economic Development.

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Energy 20 Mar 2009
Energy Stats : Jump in Renewable Electricity

 New geothermal plants, increased levels of wind generation, and a return to normal hydro lake levels has seen a big jump in renewable electricity generation.

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