David Parker
ACC rising costs
Labour says the govt is using shonky figures to create an impression of crisis at ACC, to justify its privatisation plans. Audio
Govt repeal of EFA hits a stumbling block
It foundered in parliament last night, after a procedural error by the Leader of the House. Audio
Labour Party's new ACC spokesperson, David Parker
National rejects claims its softening up the public for the privatisation of ACC. Audio
Claims of an ACC shortfall
Prime Minister John Key has ordered a ministerial inqury. Audio
Election Debate: Environment, Energy and Climate Change
Labour, National, the Greens and Maori Party debate policies on the environment, energy and climate change. Audio
Contact Energy Bump Up Prices
Meridian and TrustPower have already put their prices up and Auckland's Mercury Energy raises its prices from tomorrow. Audio
Biofuel Bill Passed
From next month every litre of petrol you purchase will have to contain a small percentage of biofuel. Audio
Ngai Tahu and Emissions Trading Scheme
Ngai Tahu says the Emissions Trading Scheme will rob it of the benefits it's due as part of its treaty settlement. Audio
Emmisions Trading Scheme Bill Debate
Parliament will today begin a clause-by-clause debate on the Emissions Trading Scheme. Audio
National Promises Changes to ETS
This includes one off cash payments, electricity rebates and a billion dollar household energy efficiency fund. Audio
Government Sticking to Ethanol Tax Break
Under the proposed Biofuels Bill there will be no excise duty to pay on ethanol. Audio
The Sunday Group
The high country tenure review with guests Kevin Hackwell, Don Aubrey, Ann Brower and David Parker. Audio
Minister Understands Family's Frustration Over Report
The State Services Minister David Parker says he understands the family's frustration. Audio
Biofuels
The Government is determined to press on with plans to force oil companies to sell biofuels in both petrol and diesel. Audio
Impending Energy Crisis?
National's Gerry Brownlee and Labour's Energy Minister David Parker give their points of view. Audio
Warnings of Power Black Outs and Soaring Power Bills
Consumers are being urged to save power, but there are fears conservation efforts have come too late to avert a crisis. Audio
Temperatures to be 2C Higher by Century's End
There will be fewer frosts and snowfalls, stronger winds and more erratic patterns of rainfall. Audio
Government's Emissions Scheme in Doubt
National's leader John Key announced his party's stance yesterday, saying the proposed scheme has been rushed and requires more work. Audio
Immigration Service Chief Resigns
Mary Anne Thompson, has resigned following an inquiry into residency applications by three of her relatives from Kiribati. Audio
Climate Change Minister Stands By Emissions Scheme
The world's largest producer of aluminum, Rio Tinto says the scheme threatens the Tiwai Point plant near Bluff. Audio
