Office products company OfficeMax NZ has set a new benchmark for sustainable building development with its new headquarters at Highbrook. The new 15,000sq m distribution centre and 4500sq m office has replaced the company’s three former Auckland sites. It is one of the first buildings to use the NZ Green Building Council’s “Green Star” design […]
The Govt is being urged to abolish road user charges for diesel cars to help reduce greenhouse gases. Hyundai Motors NZ is leading the call, based on the performance of its diesel-powered Hyundai i30 in the recent AA Energywise Rally. The Supreme Winner of the 1641km rally was the Honda Civic Hybrid which cost $111.72. […]
Treasury is calling for a revamp of the State-Owned Enterprise model used to run some of the country’s biggest businesses. It says the SOE model has eroded over time, and needs to be “reinvigorated.” In briefing papers for the incoming Govt, Treasury accepts there is broad political support for retaining state control and ownership of […]
Solid Energy believes coal seam gas could eventually supply up to 10% of NZ’s gas demand. The SOE has launched a 1MW power station at Huntly, fired by coal seam gas from a pilot field near Huntly. The initiative has been applauded by Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee, who is much friendlier towards coal and gas […]
Greens Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons is warning NZ farmers not to get too self-righteous in the belief they are the world’s most efficient producers of food. Fitzsimons told a Federated Farmers National Council meeting the claim about NZ farming having the world’s lowest carbon footprint is “overblown” and there is no real research to back it […]
• Lightbulb policy set to be scrapped.
• National favours consumer choice.
• Out of step with Aust, UK and China.
The National-led Govt is signalling a more hands-off approach to energy efficiency, with the proposed phase-out of incandescent lightbulbs likely to be overturned. Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee has asked EECA to look into the incandescent light bulb […]
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