Gerry Brownlee

The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says the national state of emergency will last for some weeks. Audio

The Government says it cannot rule out introducing a special nationwide tax to pay for the rebuilding of quake hit Christchurch. Audio

Matthew Carpenter is from the Canterbury Business Recovery Network. Gerry Brownlee is a Christchurch MP. Audio

Joining us is the Minister for Energy and Resources, Gerry Brownlee. Audio

The Minister of Energy and Resources Gerry Brownlee met the Grey District Mayor, Tony Kokshoorn and the Chair of the West Coast Development Trust, John Sturgeon in Wellington today to talk about how… Audio

Ian Telfer assesses the possible causes of the Pike River coal mine disaster and the implications it has for the industry. Audio

The Energy Minister, Gerry Brownlee, has been the government's representative in Greymouth. He says there will be many inquiries into the events at the Pike River Mine, some beginning immediately. Audio

Flags on government buildings are flying at half-mast today as a sign of respect to the 29 miners who have lost their lives in the Pike River coal mine near Greymouth. Audio

The Prime Minister John Key is flying to the West Coast this morning ahead of the latest meeting with families. Still there is the Minister of Energy and Resources, Gerry Brownlee. Audio

Sue Ingram assesses the value of attracting big budget movies to New Zealand. Audio

There are suggestions the Government may step in and change labour laws in an effort to keep the production of the Hobbit here. Audio

Gerry Brownlee joins the programme. Audio

Todd Energy and ExxonMobil are quitting their search for oil and gas in the area due to its remote location and harsh environment yet the Minister remains bullish for future prospects. Audio

The Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says all but a few Cantabrians will be able to rebuild on their original properties. Audio

The Government responded to Canterbury's plight by putting through Parliament emergency legislation to give special powers to the Earthquake Recovery Minister to deal with the effects of the quake. Audio

A new agreement's been reached on how earthquake claims for seriously damaged mortgaged houses in Canterbury will be handled. Audio

Emergency laws to fast track reconstruction in Canterbury are expected to be passed into law by Parliament today. Audio

The Cabinet is expected to approve legislation today to clear the way for reconstruction work in Canterbury. Audio

The Cabinet is likely to approve emergency legislation today that will smooth the way for reconstruction efforts in Canterbury. Audio

The Minister for Earthquake Recovery, Gerry Brownlee, says the recovery process from Canterbury's earthquake is moving quickly, despite strong aftershocks yesterday setting back repair work. Audio