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Best practice urban design in local government - Environment Minister [30 June 2008]
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard's speech to the Urban Design Symposium, Circa Theatre, Wellington Thank you for the invitation to open the Urban Design Symposium this morning – the second symposium that's been held for urban design protocol champions and urban designers.

Speech: Best practice urban design in local government - Environment Minister [30 June 2008]
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard's speech to the Urban Design Symposium, Circa Theatre, Wellington.

Protecting our ocean resources - Environment Minister [30 June 2008]
Speech by Environment Minister Trevor Mallard to Sustainable New Zealand: Rhetoric or Reality conference of ECO (Environment and Conservation Organisations of Aotearoa), St Johns in the City Church, Wellington

Legislation to safeguard ocean ecosystems - Environment Minister [27 June 2008]
To help safeguard New Zealand’s ocean ecosystems, the government is drafting legislation to manage the environmental effects of currently unregulated activities in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), Environment Minister Trevor Mallard announced today.

Government agencies leading by example - Environment Minister [27 June 2008]
I would like to take this opportunity to outline the government’s aspiration for New Zealand to become a world leader in sustainability and one of the first carbon neutral nations. Then I would like to update you on what the government and public sector have been doing to help achieve these goals.

Outstanding contributions to the environment - Environment Minister [4 June 2008]
This year’s Green Ribbon Awards honour outstanding contributions to the environment, and tonight’s award ceremony marks the beginning of events celebrating New Zealand’s hosting of World Environment Day, said Prime Minister Helen Clark and Environment Minister Trevor Mallard.

Sustainability sells – the climate change business - Environment Minister [20 May 2008]
Good morning and welcome to the Small Business Expo for 2008. Thanks to the organisers for inviting me to open this expo and welcome everyone to what I am sure will be a worthwhile and inspiring event. As Environment Minister it's great to see the choice of sustainability as this year’s theme.

Minister will not intervene in Mokihinui hydro scheme proposal - Environment Minister [12 May 2008]
Minister for the Environment Trevor Mallard has decided not to call in Meridian Energy’s proposal to construct a dam on the Mokihinui River on the West Coast of the South Island.

Emissions trading is effective and affordable - Minister Responsible for Climate Change Issues [30 April 2008]
A summary of economic modelling shows emissions trading is an effective approach to reducing New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions in the long term, Climate Change Minister David Parker says.

Emissions trading also good for air, water and land - Minister Responsible for Climate Change Issues [29 April 2008]
An independent report finds the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme will produce important benefits for air, water and land, as well as for the climate. There will also be some challenges to manage.

Inspiring youth to take environmental action - Environment Minister [28 April 2008]
Inspiring youth to take action against climate change in their communities is the aim of the 2008 Sir Peter Blake Youth Environment Forum which kicks off today, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard said.

World Environment Day events in the regions - Environment Minister [24 April 2008]
More than 100 school and community projects around the country will mark New Zealand's hosting of World Environment Day on June 5 and receive government funding, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard announced today.

World Environment Day events announced - Environment Minister [2 April 2008]
Eleven special environmental events and projects around the country have been awarded grants so far as part of the lead-up to New Zealand's first ever hosting of World Environment Day on June 5, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard announced today.

Energy advice helpline for households welcomed - Environment Minister [31 March 2008]
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard today welcomed the start of a pilot scheme for an energy advice helpline providing free, independent professional advice for people wanting to discuss their home energy needs.

Te Mihi call-in - Board of Inquiry appointed - Environment Minister [7 March 2008]
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard today announced the members of a Board of Inquiry to consider Contact Energy’s proposal for a new geothermal power station at Te Mihi near Taupo.

Minister helps clean up - Seaweek - Environment Minister [4 March 2008]
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard has taken up the Seaweek challenge to clean up New Zealand beaches, and will help with a clean up at Oriental Parade beach on Monday.

New chair Environment Risk Management Authority - Environment Minister [29 February 2008]
Environment Minister Trevor Mallard is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Woods as the new chair of the Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA).

Measuring water takes required for improved management - Environment Minister [26 February 2008]
A new requirement aimed at boosting the sustainable management of New Zealand's freshwater resource through the use of measurement devices has been approved by the government, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard and Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton announced today.

Progress made, more progress needed - Environment Minister [26 February 2008]
Speech at the launch of the Dairying and Clean Streams Accord Snapshot of Progress Report 2007/2008 , Fonterra, Auckland

Govt releases draft regulations for emissions trading - Environment Minister [15 February 2008]
A draft of the emissions trading regulations for forestry and liquid fossil fuels was released today by Climate Change Minister David Parker and Forestry Minister Jim Anderton.

Fiordland change of a guard brings new experience - Environment Minister [15 February 2008]
Fisherman Jeremy (Jerry) Excell has been appointed to a four year term as a Fiordland Marine Guardian, replacing long serving member John Steffens, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard announced today.

Councils to receive help to speed up RMA processes - Environment Minister [4 February 2008]
Councils are to receive assistance to improve their consent processing performance by focusing on best practice, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard said today.

Taking the next step towards sustainability - Environment Minister [11 January 2008]
Speech at the launch of 'LoveNZ' recycling bins in Kaikoura, Kaikoura Information Centre.