Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley has announced three appointments to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority.
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Investment in oil and gas exploration will receive a significant boost with the award of 10 exploration permits, announced by Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley today.
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The North Island Grid Upgrade Project will ensure New Zealand can keep up with growing electricity demand by providing a new power link into Auckland, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley said today.
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The Government insulation programme Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart has reached its original target of insulating 188,500 homes – ahead of schedule and below budget, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley announced today.
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Cabinet has approved further changes to the Crown Minerals (Permitting and Crown Land) Bill currently before the Commerce Committee, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley says.
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Gas consumers are better informed and supply contracts are becoming more customer-friendly, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley said today.
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Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley has welcomed the start of the Block Offer 2013 process for awarding oil and gas exploration permits.
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Housing Minister Phil Heatley has congratulated Housing New Zealand’s Canterbury tenancy services team on its success at the annual Australasian Housing Institute Awards in Sydney.
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Housing New Zealand has met its target of completing repairs to 212 earthquake-damaged houses in Christchurch by the end of October.
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The Government is calling for public feedback on proposed changes to royalties and the taxation of minerals.
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Housing Minister Phil Heatley says the $34.4 million upgrade to Wellington’s Central Park Apartments is a great example of good quality social housing. Mr Heatley and Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown reopened the complex this afternoon.
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Housing Minister Phil Heatley says the Government is already in the process of implementing key components of the Productivity Commission's advice to address affordable housing, and has plans for more action.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Housing New Zealand’s new offices in central Christchurch have been officially opened by Housing Minister Phil Heatley.
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The Government's review of the October 2011 Maui gas pipeline outage and subsequent work shows that steps needed to strengthen the gas system are being taken, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley said today.
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GISBORNE — Minister of Energy and Resources Phil Heatley has congratulated Gisborne region homeowners, charitable trusts, and insulation installers on achieving the greatest regional uptake of the Government’s Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart insulation programme.
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A new tool to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to cut their power costs by switching electricity providers is a welcome initiative, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley says.
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Housing Minister Phil Heatley has released the Social Housing Fund Allocation Plan, setting out how the $104.1 million allocated in this year’s Budget will be spent on funding non-government housing providers over the next three years.
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A joint economic development study has been commissioned to look at the potential for and benefits of developing an oil and gas industry on the North Island’s East Coast.
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Changes to gas and electrical certification regimes mean safer outcomes for consumers, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley and Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson said today.
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A new Bill to strengthen management of Crown-owned minerals passed its first reading in Parliament today.
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Truckies and fleet operators could each save tens of thousands of dollars every year under a new Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) programme launched by Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley at Parliament today.
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CANTERBURY — Over 150 households have been accommodated and moved through Canterbury’s three temporary accommodation villages since the first of them, at Kaiapoi, was set up in July last year, Housing Minister Phil Heatley said today.
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Housing New Zealand has terminated 312 tenancies in the year to 30 June 2012 after investigations found the tenants had obtained a state house or taxpayer-subsidised rent by lying about their circumstances, Housing Minister Phil Heatley said today.
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The 2012 Deloitte Energy Excellence Awards presented in Auckland last night were welcome recognition of excellence and achievement across the electricity, oil, gas and petroleum industries in New Zealand, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley says.
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Meridian Energy’s Mill Creek wind farm near Wellington is a welcome boost to the local economy and will be a significant contributor to future renewable energy, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley says.
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AUCKLAND CITY — The Government and the Auckland Council signed a Heads of Agreement today to jointly form New Zealand’s first urban redevelopment company to transform Tâmaki (including Glen Innes, Point England and Panmure) in Auckland over the next 15-25 years.
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Enid Ratahi-Pryor has been appointed to the Housing New Zealand Corporation board for a three-year term, Housing Minister Phil Heatley announced today.
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Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley heads overseas today to attend the 10th APEC Energy Ministers Meeting in St Petersburg, Russia, and the Ministerial Forum on Offshore Energy Safety in Norway.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Social Housing Unit funding is to provide 25 new housing units for vulnerable people living in Christchurch.
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Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley has welcomed two significant wind energy milestones today - Global Wind Day.
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NORTHLAND — New investment in minerals exploration and development will invigorate Northland’s economy, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley says.
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The opening of the 2012 oil and gas tenders announced today by the Ministry of Economic Development is an important step towards realising the potential of New Zealand’s oil and gas resources, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley said today.
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Two members of the Electricity Authority have been reappointed, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley announced today.
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An extra 41,000 New Zealand homes will be warmer, drier and healthier, thanks to the extension of the Government’s Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart programme.
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Budget 2012 clearly signals the Government’s commitment to supporting affordable housing and the growth of non-government housing providers, Housing Minister Phil Heatley says.
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The 2012 EECA Awards winners prove that good energy use brings strong economic benefits, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley said at the Awards ceremony in Auckland tonight.
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NORTHLAND — A major project on the geology of Northland has come to fruition with today’s release of the 2011 aeromagnetic survey data, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley said at a launch function in Paihia.
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People in need will get the most benefit from Government funding for new housing projects, to be developed by non-government providers.
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The Government’s programme to help insulate New Zealand homes has now reached the milestone of 150,000 insulated homes, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley announced today.
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The Government welcomes the confirmation today of the conditional sale of the Pike River Coal Mine assets to Solid Energy, the Minister of Energy and Resources, Phil Heatley, said tonight.
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People with social housing needs, including low-income, vulnerable families, are to benefit from funding administered by the Social Housing Unit (SHU).
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WHANGAREI — Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley today welcomed the announcement of a $365 million refining expansion at Marsden Point in Whangarei that will create 700 new jobs.
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Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley has welcomed the launch of Petroleum Basin Explorer, a new petroleum exploration data portal developed by GNS Science.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley today welcomed the launch in Canterbury of a campaign to raise energy awareness.
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The contribution of renewable energy sources to total annual electricity generation increased to 77 per cent in 2011 from 74 per cent in 2010, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley announced today.
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The Government is asking New Zealanders for feedback on proposals to improve the legislation governing oil, gas and mineral permitting.
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New Zealand has secured oil reserves for 2012 that ensure the country will continue to meet its international obligations, Energy and Resources Minister Phil Heatley announced today.
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Housing Minister Phil Heatley says social housing providers wanting access to the Government’s $40 million Social Housing Fund can now apply.
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Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley today acknowledged the crew of HMNZS Wellington with a presentation to mark the first ever high seas fisheries compliance operation involving the Navy’s new offshore patrol vessels (OPVs).
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Major aquaculture legislation reform that creates the platform for aquaculture to become a $1 billion industry by 2025 takes effect on 1 October 2011 says Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley.
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WELLINGTON — Housing Minister Phil Heatley has today opened four new four-bedroom townhouses built by the Wellington Housing Trust to provide affordable housing in Newtown, Wellington.
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Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley has today congratulated scientists on their work on International Polar Year (IPY) projects in Antarctica.
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Housing Minister Phil Heatley has welcomed Housing New Zealand's (HNZ) announcement of a major upgrade and increase of its state housing property in urban Auckland.
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Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley has today announced changes to fishing catch limits and other management controls in a range of fishstocks managed under the Quota Management System (QMS).
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Housing Minister Phil Heatley has welcomed the appointment of interim Social Housing Unit (SHU) Director, Michael Pead.
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Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Phil Heatley says a one-off extension to the Bluff oyster season will give Rugby World Cup supporters the chance to savour one of New Zealand’s most treasured delicacies.
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Five new marine reserves, including the two largest in mainland New Zealand, are to be established on the South Island’s West Coast, Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson and Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley announced today.
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Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Phil Heatley and Minister of Labour, Kate Wilkinson have today announced the Ministerial Inquiry panel members and the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the inquiry into the operation of fishing vessels, including foreign charter vessels (FCV), in New Zealand’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) waters.
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Supplementary Orders proposed for inclusion in the Aquaculture Legislation Amendment Bill (No 3) will strengthen the legislation says Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley.
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Housing Minister Phil Heatley says 397 state houses were freed up for those in genuine need in the last three years after investigations found the former tenants had obtained a state house or taxpayer subsidised rent by lying about their circumstances.
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Housing Minister Phil Heatley has announced the latest round of Housing Innovation Fund (HIF) application successes.
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A Ministerial Inquiry will consider the operation of Foreign Charter Vessels (FCVs) in New Zealand’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) waters.
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Whaimutu Dewes has been appointed to the Housing New Zealand (HNZ) Board for a period of three years, says Housing Minister Phil Heatley.
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Changes to the way Housing New Zealand delivers state housing will make the system fairer for everyone, says Housing Minister Phil Heatley.
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Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley is praising the strong fisheries management practises and decisive joint Ministry and industry action that has resulted in recovery of the western hoki stock.
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In response to some of the supporting comments from the audience let me begin by saying how very proud I am, and every kiwi should be, of New Zealand’s Quota Management System.
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New Zealand today ratified a new Convention to manage fisheries in the South Pacific, says Foreign Minister Murray McCully and Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley.
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AUCKLAND — A new Board is set to take the Government and Auckland Council’s aspirations to transform Tamaki forward.
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Increasing the pool of affordable and social housing is a key priority for the Government, Housing Minister Phil Heatley says.
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The second reading of the Aquaculture Legislation Amendment Bill (No 3) brings legislation to promote investment, reduce costs and uncertainty and ensure managed growth within environmental limits one step closer, says Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister, Phil Heatley.
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HASTINGS — Housing Minister Phil Heatley has announced the latest round of Housing Innovation Fund (HIF) application successes.
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CANTERBURY — Housing Minister Phil Heatley says Housing New Zealand staff and contractors have inspected all state homes damaged as a result of the earthquakes in Canterbury and a repair programme is well underway.
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Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley has decided catch limits for rock lobster (crayfish) fisheries to apply from 1 April this year.
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Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley has announced new catch limits for two southern blue whiting stocks from 1 April 2011.
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A Government stimulus package has delivered more new homes, more improved homes and created more jobs than promised.
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Auckland based social housing provider, Community of Refuge Trust (CORT) has received $1 million of the $20 million set aside in the last budget for HIF funding.
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Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley has announced that the Marlborough Sounds recreational blue cod fishery will reopen on 1 April 2011.
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Iwi are being invited to discuss how the Crown can deliver its obligations under the Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement for new space created by proposed new aquaculture legislation.
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Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley, has welcomed the latest litigation report from the Ministry which shows an increase in the number of people and companies prosecuted for fisheries related offences.
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Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley has welcomed the new New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (NZCPS) announced today by Conservation Minister, Kate Wilkinson.
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Suggestions for a different approach to the delivery of social and state housing are to be considered by Government.
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Since July last year 166 Housing New Zealand tenancies were terminated following investigations which revealed that tenants dishonestly obtained a state house or taxpayer subsidised rent.
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CANTERBURY — Canterbury tenants forced to end the lease of their property due to earthquake damage should have their bond money released within 24 hours, thanks to the Department of Building and Housing (DBH).
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Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley yesterday acknowledged the quality of submissions received on the report of the Aquaculture Technical Advisory Group and said the government's programme of legislative reform for the sector was progressing well.
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Housing Minister Phil Heatley has announced the appointment of three new members to the board of Housing New Zealand Corporation and the reappointment of two existing members.
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Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley has announced that New Zealand had signed a major international agreement designed to prevent illegally caught fish being landed in ports.
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An illegal fishing vessel, Carmela, was intercepted by a Royal New Zealand Air Force P3K Orion in the Ross Sea during a routine fisheries patrol on Wednesday 16 December.
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Four million guardians - this is the way we should be thinking about New Zealand's fisheries this summer.
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PORIRUA — Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley today welcomed the graduation of nine new full-time Fishery Officers following completion of their studies at the National Police College in Porirua.
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The Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Amendment Bill passed its second reading in Parliament over night Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley announced today.
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Housing Minister Phil Heatley has announced that from today first home buyers in higher priced areas of New Zealand will be able to borrow more under the government's Welcome Home Loan scheme, as long as they can service those borrowings.
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Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley today announced a new convention text had been agreed which will create a regional fisheries management organisation to manage non-highly-migratory fisheries in the high seas.
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A comprehensive international fisheries science assessment has rated New Zealand the world's top performing country for managing its marine and fishery resources, Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley announced today.
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MARLBOROUGH — Work toward lifting the ban on blue cod fishing in the Marlborough Sounds is progressing well, but the fishery will remain closed this summer, Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley announced today.
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Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley has today announced that the legal commercial hoki catch will be increased by 20,000 tonnes.
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Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley today released Fisheries 2030, a goal and plan of action for future management of the country’s fisheries.
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From today those state house tenants in a position to buy the house they live in can do so, says Housing Minister Phil Heatley.
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Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley today announced a new move to close the net around greedy paua poachers.
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Housing Minister Phil Heatley has announced changes that will deliver a helping hand to first home buyers in higher priced areas of New Zealand and those wanting to build houses on multiple-owned Maori land.
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