Gerry Brownlee
Contact raises prices for half of its customers
One of the largest electricity companies, Contact Energy, is raising prices by 5 percent, hitting 300 thousand customers in the pocket. Audio
Energy Minister demands secure electricity supply
The Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee. Audio
Govt says fighter pilot training would bring economic benefits
The Government says plans to train Singaporean fighter pilots in New Zealand will bring economic benefits. The defence contractor Lockheed Martin, which currently trains the pilots in France, still… Audio
Gerry Brownlee on Energy Reforms
Gerry Brownlee has announced another shake-up of the electricity sector, promoting more competition by allowing lines companies to get into electricity retailing. Audio
Energy Minister explains proposed changes
We speak with the Energy Minister, Gerry Brownlee. Audio
Maori Party dismisses Goff's claims
Both National and the Maori Party have been quick to dismiss Phil Goff's claims. Audio
Brownlee's plan to"unlock"$30b petroleum resources
The Energy and Resources Minister has outlined a plan which, he says, could unlock a black gold rush on New Zealand's lucrative petroleum resources. Audio
West Coast timber industry's plans after $4million settlement
The government says the West Coast timber industry can now get on with economic development, after it settled a ten year dispute with the industry over promises made to it by the former state owned… Audio
The Energy Minister responds
Energy Minister, Gerry Brownlee commnets on power company profits. Audio
Mining industry celebrates unlocking conservation land - Part 2
Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee comments on the issue. Audio
Conservation land assessed for mining
The government wants some of the most highly protected conservation land opened up for mining. Audio
More reform of power sector on the way
Yet another shake-up of the electricity sector is on the cards as the Government tries to bring down power prices. Audio
Genesis customers to be compensated up to $50
Households are being offered between 20 and 50 dollars compensation for enduring up to 16 hours without electricity during the coldest weekend of the year. Audio
Minister promises changes to electricity industry
A major shake-up of the energy sector looks inevitable after the governement declared the current system to be a failure. Audio
Government admits electricity reforms failed
The Government is admitting the electriticity industry reforms of recent years have largely failed after an investigation showing massive over charging by power companies. Audio
Energy Minister on Commerce Commission Report
The Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee says the Government accepts the Commerce Commission report and is taking action to fix things. Audio
Labour says minister's nomination abuse of power
The Government's being accused of abusing Parliamentary process in its choice of who will chair the special select committee on Auckland governance. Audio
Michael Cullen gives last speech to Parliament
After almost 28 years in Parliament, the former Finance Minister, Michael Cullen has bowed out of politics. Audio
The government undertakes a review of the electricity sector
The Government says bringing down power bills will be a primary focus as it begins a review of the electricity industry. Audio
Electricity sector review launched
The Minister Gerry Brownlee says fresh legislation could be in place within a year. Audio
