Welcome to the Media Centre of Hon Gerry Brownlee MP:
Here are the links to my current and archived media items. My latest publication is below this list.
Latest Media Items:
September 24 2009
Energy savings campaign launched
A high profile television campaign has been launched to help New Zealanders increase the energy efficiency of their homes and businesses, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today.
September 24 2009
Launch of Energy Spot Campaign
It gives me great pleasure to be here today to launch The Energy Spot campaign. The Energy Spot is a name I expect we will become very familiar with in the next year.
September 17 2009
Renewable power generation increases
The Minister of Energy and Resources says a high level of renewable electricity generation has been recorded in the latest New Zealand Energy Quarterly release this afternoon.
September 15 2009
8000 homes insulated in 8 weeks
Latest figures show over 8000 New Zealand homes have been retrofitted in the first eight weeks of the government's insulation scheme.
September 10 2009
$4 million West Coast Timber Settlement
The government is making a $4 million dollar payment to four West Coast timber mills to settle a long running grievance with the Timberlands West Coast SOE.
September 09 2009
National tourism energy efficiency programme launched
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed the launch of a national programme to improve the energy performance of New Zealand’s tourism businesses.
August 26 2009
Opening Address to Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy 2009
Good morning. May I begin by saying how delighted I am to be part of your annual conference and, in particular, to be invited to present this opening address.
August 21 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.
August 18 2009
Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says the government ‘s home insulation scheme is exceeding expectations in its first month of operation.
August 12 2009
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.
August 10 2009
Address to Private Capital Markets Forum: "Venture Capital in NZ"
This government's overall goal is one of growing the New Zealand economy to deliver greater prosperity, security and opportunities to all New Zealanders.
August 10 2009
Opening Address to the 2009 EDANZ Conference
The Government understands that times are currently tough for businesses and local communities and that Economic Development Agencies are working hard to respond to these challenges.
