Gerry Brownlee
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
Govt urged to help small scale renewable energy schemes
The Government is being urged to break the deadlock that large power companies have on renewable energy. Audio
Transpower may be able to bypass Electricity Commission
The Government has released its new energy policy which is out for public consultation Audio
Government to look at electricity pricing
The government is considering taking a look at electricity pricing and reviewing the future of the Electricity Commission. Audio
Brownlee not blaming Transpower for blackout
The Minister for Economic Development and Energy and Resources says he's not blaming Transpower for the blackout. Audio
Contact Energy shares fall
Contact Energy is blaming underinvestment in the country's national grid for a likely twenty percent drop in its profits. Audio
Brownlee says Labour involved in Owen Glenn affair
National's state services spokesman Gerry Brownlee says Labour was as deeply involved in the Owen Glenn affair as New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters. Audio
National accuses Labour of manipulating spending rules
National's Gerry Brownlee says brochure shows Labour has trampled on spirit of electoral spending law; Labour's Darren Hughes responds. Audio
Hide Ejected From Parliament
The ACT Party leader Rodney Hide has been ejected from Parliament in a fiery and bitter exchange involving Winstone Peters. Audio
National's Energy Policy 2
National is putting the security of electricity supply ahead of carbon emission reduction. Audio
Power Saving Campaign Ends
Authorities now say any possibility of a power shortage this winter has been averted. Audio
Impending Energy Crisis?
National's Gerry Brownlee and Labour's Energy Minister David Parker give their points of view. Audio
Immigration Service Auditor General's Inquiry
The inquiry will look into the integrity of Immigration decision-making and concerns about senior staff. Audio
Electricity Pricing
The National Party says the Electricity Commission has cost consumers 230-million dollars over the past four years. Audio
Cook Strait Power Link Restored for Emergency Use
Fears remain of winter power shortages despite Transpower to restore a part of the Cook Strait power link. Audio
Fraud Seen as Problem in Public Service
The Auditor-General warns that fraud is a problem the public service needs to address. Audio
Report Clears Minister
A report has cleared Cabinet Minister David Parker over the hiring a Labour Party activist. Audio
