Labour Party - Speeches

Leading the way in powering New Zealand

17.09.2008

Speeh notes from Associate Energy Minister Harry Duynhoven as he addresses the 10th Annual New Zealand Energy Summit.

I have been asked to talk about the challenges the energy industry faces moving forward, and how the government is working to meet them.

I will start by talking about the government's goals for the energy sector and the programmes we are putting in place to reach these objectives.

I... more +

Financial security, energy security and climate change

David Parker

09.09.2008

Speech notes for address to Waimate Grey Power (monthly members' meeting). Waimate Town and Country Club

Good afternoon and thank you for inviting me to speak to you today.

My special thanks go to your President David Holmes and Secretary Klasina Holmes for the invitation. New Zealanders put in an extraordinary amount of voluntary work maintaining community groups, and I understand that... more +

Safety, Leadership and Culture to 2020

Harry Duynhoven

21.08.2008

Associate Energy Minister Harry Duynhoven addresses the Electrical Engineers Association Professional Development Programme 2008.

Today I would like to touch on a number of issues and challenges facing both your industry and government, particularly focussing on the area of safety.

Although there are always dangers and risks in the use of electrical energy, there is no reason why these cannot be managed effectively t... more +