/index.html Part of the rss feed for the labour party web site A visit to the home of Nelson freezing worker James Barry today spoke volumes about the stupidity of National’s plans to scrap the $1 billion fund to make houses drier and warmer and leave many Kiwis out in the cold, said Maryan Street and David Parker. http://www.labour.org.nz/portfolios/energy/news/03112008_visit_proves_nat_plans_to_scrap_$1_billion_househo_maryan_street.html Mon Nov 03 14:50:00 NZDT 2008 A report released today by the Australian government has confirmed that a country's economy will continue to grow with an emissions trading scheme, and it's cheaper to act sooner rather than later, says Climate Change Minister David Parkerccc. http://www.labour.org.nz/portfolios/energy/news/30102008_emmissions_trading_ok_for_growth_david_parker.html Thu Oct 30 18:32:00 NZDT 2008 http://www.labour.org.nz/portfolios/energy/news/29102008_ministers_applaud_airline's_focus_on_sustainabilit_david_parker.html Wed Oct 29 16:00:00 NZDT 2008 http://www.labour.org.nz/portfolios/energy/news/22102008_energy_minister_criticises_hike_in_directors'_fees_david_parker.html Wed Oct 22 16:00:00 NZDT 2008 The 'alarming' power price rises announced by Contact Energy for South Island customers will be put under the microscope by government, Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel and Energy Minister David Parker said today. http://www.labour.org.nz/portfolios/energy/news/01102008_government_slams_south_island_power_price_hikes_david_parker.html Wed Oct 01 09:22:00 NZDT 2008