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Huge potential savings in local approach to energy
Wednesday, 13 December 2006, 8:45 am | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
In the years ahead New Zealand could save and generate huge amounts of energy by adopting local energy systems, according to a report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment tabled in Parliament on 12 December. More >>
Caution needed over wind direction
Thursday, 16 November 2006, 3:39 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Wind power is a great form of renewable energy and a key part of a sustainable energy future for New Zealand, but we need to address tensions about how the resource is being developed, says Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Morgan Williams. More >>
Good energy decisions are good for health
Tuesday, 7 November 2006, 2:52 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Good health and environmental well-being go hand in hand. Energy efficiency through good design and extra insulation means lower power bills, better health and reduced emissions of greenhouse gases. More >>
Electricity sector needs clear strategy
Monday, 24 July 2006, 4:58 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
In the shadow of climate change and rising fossil fuel prices, it is essential that New Zealand’s electricity sector has a clear long term strategy, says Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Morgan Williams. More >>
Economic tools needed to manage waste
Wednesday, 12 July 2006, 4:43 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
New Zealand produces a large amount of waste for a country with a small population. We would do a far better job of reducing that waste if we made more use of economic tools, says Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Morgan Williams. People ... More >>
P'tary Commissioner welcomes education boost
Wednesday, 10 May 2006, 11:15 am | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
A $13 million boost to education for sustainability as part of the Budget on 18 May has been welcomed by Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Morgan Williams. More >>
Commissioner to present scenarios
Wednesday, 9 November 2005, 3:50 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment (PCE), Dr Morgan Williams is going to be presenting future electricity scenarios for New Zealand at events in Rotorua, Hamilton and Auckland next week. More >>
Farming’s future lies in major revamp
Monday, 8 November 2004, 11:49 am | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
New Zealand must make some fundamental changes if we wish to maintain the ‘natural capital’ of our farms and ensure a prosperous future for the country, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr J.Morgan Williams said today. More >>
Forging the missing links between science & policy
Thursday, 23 September 2004, 2:21 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
Long-term alliances between scientists and environmental policy makers, regular reviews of government’s science capacity, and regular reports on the state of our environment are among the key recommendations in a report issued today by Parliamentary Commissioner ... More >>
Education For Sustainability Societal Sea Change
Friday, 16 January 2004, 2:36 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
"This century may well be one of relearning on a grand scale", says Dr Morgan Williams, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, "relearning how we Homo sapiens can sustain ourselves on a planet that has limits". More >>
Crucial connections needed in electricity sector
Wednesday, 23 July 2003, 8:27 am | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
New Zealand's electricity sector has come under the scrutiny of the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Morgan Williams. Speaking at the launch of Electricity, Energy and the Environment yesterday, Dr Williams emphasised that "The time ... More >>
Superb or suburb - case studies in icon landscapes
Monday, 28 April 2003, 5:28 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
People want to live in beautiful surroundings. We enjoy being close to the beach. Living in the bush allows us to escape the busyness of the city. 'But the unbridled march of housing up our coasts and across our hills is destroying some of the values ... More >>
Clean Streams Accord An Enviro. And Market Winner
Friday, 20 December 2002, 12:24 am | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
The Clean Streams Accord and actions promised by Fonterra, regional councils, Ministry for the Environment and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry will be an important contribution to improving the environment on land and water in dairying areas, Commissioner ... More >>
Native Plants – Can They Contribute More?
Thursday, 19 July 2001, 3:30 pm | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
“Why limit native plants to parks, reserves and traffic islands?” asks the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Morgan Williams. “Native plants can enrich our farms and forests, improving ecological health and long term productivity.” More >>
Commission Won't Investigate Timberlands Decision
Tuesday, 1 February 2000, 10:59 am | Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment announced today, that he will not be investigating the Government’s recent Timberlands decision to end the commercial harvesting of beech on the West Coast. More >>
