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• 2006

The following Media Releases were archived for 2006.

• Revised Greenhouse Gas 1990-2005 Report - Ministry Media Release  [ Published 21 December 2006 ]
  The Ministry today released the Revised Energy Greenhouse Gas Emissions 1990-2005 report. This report includes information on New Zealand's energy-related (including transport) greenhouse gas emissions for the calendar years 1990 to 2005.
• Energy Data File Published - Ministry Media Release  [ Published 28 November 2006 ]
  The Ministry of Economic Development today released the September 2006 edition of the Energy Data File, containing comprehensive statistics including energy supply and demand data.
• Ministry Publishes Occasional Papers - Ministry Media Release  [ Published 14 November 2006 ]
  The Ministry of Economic Development today released the first in a series of occasional papers, as a contribution to economic debate. The papers have been produced by the Ministry as part of its policy development process.
• Government Secures Exploration Data with Court Settlement - Ministry Media Release  [ Published 10 November 2006 ]
  The Government, ExxonMobil and Fugro-Geoteam AS have today settled a dispute in relation to the provision of seismic data to the Crown in relation to acreage in the Great South Basin.
• New to Niue: Companies Office Online - Ministry Media Release  [ Published 11 September 2006 ]
  The world's smallest self-governing country has launched its Companies Office into cyberspace with the help of New Zealand's Ministry of Economic Development.
• Ministry Issues Tender for Oil Stocks  [ Published 06 September 2006 ]
  The Ministry of Economic Development has called a tender for companies to hold reserve oil stocks to ensure New Zealand meets its requirement as a member of the International Energy Agency to hold 90 days of oil reserves.
• MED Publishes Suite of Reports as Part of New Zealand Energy Strategy - Ministry Media Release  [ Published 18 August 2006 ]
  The Ministry of Economic Development has published a suite of reports on energy topics. The reports are intended to inform New Zealand's energy policy debate, including development of the New Zealand Energy Strategy.
• MED Improves Petrol and Diesel Price Margin Calculations - Ministry Media Release  [ Published 31 May 2006 ]
  The Ministry of Economic Development has revised the way it calculates petrol and diesel price margins, which are published weekly on its website.
• Energy Data File Released - Ministry Media Release  [ Published 27 April 2006 ]
  The Ministry of Economic Development today released the January 2006 edition of the Energy Data File.
• Result of Investigation into Matters Concerning Queens Park Mews Limited and David Parker MP – Registrar of Companies Media Release  [ Published 26 April 2006 ]
  The Registrar of Companies has announced today that he has accepted the advice of the Auckland Office of the Crown Solicitor, Meredith Connell, that no prosecution action be taken against Mr David Parker MP, or any other Queens Park Mews Ltd director.
• Clarification Regarding Parker Investigation - Ministry Media Statement  [ Published 06 April 2006 ]
  MED advises that neither the Companies Office nor the wider Ministry has provided any opinion regarding the investigation being conducted into certain matters relating to MP David Parker to any Government Minister or department.
• No Political Interference in Parker Investigation - Ministry Media Statement  [ Published 05 April 2006 ]
  There has been no political interference in the investigation being conducted by the Registrar of Companies into certain matters relating to MP David Parker, said Ministry of Economic Development chief executive Geoff Dangerfield.
• New Zealand Energy in Brief Released - Ministry Media Release  [ Published 29 March 2006 ]
  A new publication released today by the Ministry of Economic Development aims to present a range of energy-related information in an accessible and easy-to-use format.
• Trans-Tasman Regulatory Alignment Moves a Step Closer - Media Statement from New Zealand Companies Office and Australian Securities and Investments Commission  [ Published 09 February 2006 ]
  Companies operating on both sides of the Tasman can expect simplified regulatory obligations in the future, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the New Zealand Companies Office and the Australian Securities and Investment Commission.

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