Gerry Brownlee
Minister refuses to express confidence in EQC head
The Minister responsible for the Earthquake Commission, Gerry Brownlee, has refused to say whether he still has confidence in the EQC's chief executive Ian Simpson. Audio
Govt to slash drink-driving limit
The Government is going to lower the blood alcohol limit for adults so drunk driving kicks in after fewer drinks. Audio
Christchurch transport plan released
Speaking at yesterday's launch, the director of the government's Christchurch Central Development Unit, Warwick Isaacs, said announcements would be made soon on when the existing carparking buildings… Audio
High hopes for new Christchurch council
There are high hopes the new Christchurch council will be a more unified and open body than its controversial and deeply divided predecessor. Audio
Govt says acquisition price for Chch property 'about right'
The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says the Government's got the price 'about right' for land it's bought for Christchurch's refurbished central business district. Audio
Earthquake Recovery Minister on Orion price hike
More now on Canterbury people having to pay an extra 5 dollars 20 on their monthly power bill from next April with the Commerce Commission telling the Orion lines company it can put up prices. Audio
Auckland Transport
Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee on the government's refusal to back a proposal to charge Auckland road users. Audio
Aucklanders back roading hikes
Business owners and commercial road users are throwing their support behind funding proposals which include higher rates and fuel taxes to free up Auckland's gridlocked roads, but the Government has… Audio
Crown manager takes over consents department
The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says Bob Parker has been let down by officials. Audio
Brownlee to meet with Chch mayor over consenting today
The Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee says it would be an absolute disaster for Christchurch, if the City Council stopped issuing building consents next week. Audio
Transport Minister on funding Auckland rail loop
The Government has reversed its former reluctance and is now willing to help pay for Auckland's multi-billion-dollar inner city rail link. Audio
1 in 4 red zone residents still looking for more assistance
Research reveals most people living on the borders of Canterbury's red zones believe they are getting the help they need post-quakes, but nearly a quarter want more assistance. Audio
Earthquake Recovery Minister gives Chch council strong warning
The Earthquake Recovery Minister says this is a final warning for the Christchurch City Council. Audio
Labour says Brownlee responsible for EQC's failings
The Labour Party is calling for the Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, to take responsibility for the Earthquake Commission's failings. Audio
Opposition accused of being childish over United Future ruling
The Leader of the House, National's Gerry Brownlee, says opposition parties need to grow up with their protests over funding and privileges for the United Future leader, Peter Dunne. Audio
Earthquake Recovery minister responds
We asked the Earthquake Commission for an interview but they declined, but we are joined now by the Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee. Audio
Gerry Brownlee on Christchurch red zone status
Some Christchurch red zone residents want the red zone status lifted so they can continue living there. Audio
Another massive privacy breach from EQC
There's been another big privacy breach at EQC involving names, and details of cheque payments worth 23 million dollars. Audio
Minister responds on scale of EQC privacy breach
The Earthquake Commission has admitted the details of all 83-thousand clients in its Canterbury Home Repair programme have been accidentally emailed to the wrong place, not just the almost 10 thousand… Audio
Gerry Brownlee talks about the EQC privacy breach
The Government says a serious privacy breach by the Earthquake Commission where information on almost ten thousand claims was emailed to someone outside EQC was noticed within minutes and no one… Audio