Gerry Brownlee
Brownlee says flooding made worse - not caused by - quakes
The Earthquake Recovery Minister is denying that Christchurch flooding has become worse since the quakes, and says it's not the government's mess to fix. Audio
Brownlee: Flooding 'not entirely caused by earthquakes'
The Earthquake Recovery Minister says Christchurch City Council must take responsibility for the city's flooding problems as it's not the government's problem to sort out. Audio
Peters calls Cook Strait ferry service absolute shambles
In the latest blow to Kiwi Rail the Stena Alegra is out of action again today after stormy seas smashed the ferry against a Wellington wharf. Audio
Council wants to use EQC money to build flood protection
The Christchurch City Council and the Earthquake Commission are devising a wholesale solution to the city's flood protection. Audio
The heightened flood risk for Christchurch after the quakes
Gerry Brownlee is the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister. Hugo Kristinsson is a South Brighton resident who stood for mayor last year on the issue of flood risk and land damage. David Stringer is… Audio
Transport Minister has full confidence in Kiwirail
Kiwirail says preliminary results from air samples taken from 11 Chinese-made locomotives with asbestos in them, have come back negative. Audio
Asbestos in quarantined trains may not be removed
The asbestos test results from forty Chinese-made locomotives are expected to be out tomorrow and meantime the engines remain quarantined. Audio
Transport minister on alcohol consumption on boats.
Alcohol is thought to be a factor in two high speed boat crashes at the weekend. Audio
Transport Minister defends Transmission Gully funding
Listening to that was Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee. Audio
Brownlee, Christchurch council compromise on housing
The Christchurch City Council says it has reached a compromise with the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, and voted unanimously to support a plan to intensify housing in the… Audio
Brownlee gives council one last chance on land plan
The Earthquake Recovery Minister is giving the Christchurch City Council until this morning to approve a major land development plan otherwise he'll force it through himself. Audio
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
