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• 2008

The following Media Releases were archived for 2008.

• Ministry of Economic Development annual roadshow in a town near you  [ Published 19 September 2008 ]
  The Ministry of Economic Development (MED) begins it annual business update and training sessions from the 30th of September and will be visiting towns throughout New Zealand.
• Energy Programmes Progress Report Released  [ Published 24 September 2008 ]
  Energy Minister David Parker today released the first progress report on the implementation of the New Zealand Energy Strategy (NZES) and New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (NZEECS).
• National Finance 2000 Limited Directors Prosecuted  [ Published 03 October 2008 ]
  The Companies Office has laid criminal charges in the Auckland District Court against the Directors of National Finance 2000 Limited.
• Papers on economic issues released  [ Published 17 September 2008 ]
  How exactly does the economy generate economic growth and what does that imply for policy? What are some different ways of thinking about economic development? And are Auckland firms more productive than those elsewhere in New Zealand?
• Further charges laid against Bridgecorp Directors  [ Published 09 September 2008 ]
  The Registrar of Companies has laid further criminal charges on indictment against the executive directors of Bridgecorp Limited, Rodney Petricevic and Robert Roest.
• Applications for broadband funding close soon  [ Published 15 September 2008 ]
  Applications for a $340 million fund aimed at accelerating investment in broadband close in two weeks' time
• New Zealand Energy Quarterly, June quarter 2008 released  [ Published 16 September 2008 ]
  This publication presents quarterly statistics on the supply of major fuels, electricity generation and greenhouse gas emissions, and fuel prices to the end of June 2008.
• Feedback sought on draft electricity regulations  [ Published 10 October 2008 ]
  The recently enacted Electricity (Renewable Preference) Amendment Act states that no power station above 10 MW in capacity and using more than 20 percent fossil fuel may be built and operated without an exemption granted by the Minister of Energy.
• New Zealand Energy Quarterly, September quarter 2008 released  [ Published 16 December 2008 ]
  Released today, this publication presents quarterly statistics on the supply of major fuels, electricity generation and greenhouse gas emissions, and fuel prices to the end of September 2008.
• New look for Motor Vehicle Traders Register  [ Published 17 December 2008 ]
  The Ministry of Economic Development launched a new look website this week for the Motor Vehicle Traders Register.
• Jason and Megan Peters banned from acting as directors  [ Published 19 December 2008 ]
  The Deputy Registrar of Companies, Peter Barker, has banned Jason Connell Peters and Megan Mary Francis Peters from acting as company directors or managers for a period of four years effective from 28 July 2008.
• Good response to call for broadband funding applications  [ Published 13 October 2008 ]
  The Ministry of Economic Development has reported a strong response to the government’s call for applications to the Broadband Investment Fund (BIF). Applications closed at the end of September.
• National Finance Limited directors banned  [ Published 25 November 2008 ]
  The Deputy Registrar of Companies Peter Barker has banned the directors of National Finance 2000 Limited from acting as company directors.
• Strong Response to Digital Strategy  [ Published 27 May 2008 ]
  The Ministry of Economic Development (MED) reports a good public response to the government’s call for feedback on the draft Digital Strategy 2.0. Submissions closed last week.
• New Zealand Energy Data File Released  [ Published 02 July 2008 ]
  The Ministry of Economic Development today released the latest edition of the New Zealand Energy Data File.
• Five Star Finance Directors Prosecuted  [ Published 08 July 2008 ]
  The Companies Office has laid criminal charges in the Auckland District Court against Marcus MacDonald, Anthony Bowden and Nicholas Kirk, the Directors of Five Star Finance Limited and Five Star Debenture Nominee Limited.
• New Zealand Energy Quarterly Released  [ Published 17 June 2008 ]
  The Ministry of Economic development today released the New Zealand Energy Quarterly for the March quarter 2008.
• New Zealand Energy Quarterly Launched - Ministry Media Release  [ Published 18 March 2008 ]
  The first edition of the New Zealand Energy Quarterly was released by the Ministry of Economic Development today.
• Papers on Economic Issues Released  [ Published 05 May 2008 ]
  What's been behind Auckland CBD's high productivity growth? Are exporters exposed to currency volatility, and to which currencies are they most exposed? Does firms' self-reported performance tally with their actual performance?
• Prohibition from Acting in the Management of Companies; Section 385 Companies Act 1993  [ Published 01 May 2008 ]
  Graeme Ray Hunter has been prohibited from acting as a director or in the management of companies for a period of four years and three months.
• New energy publication released  [ Published 31 July 2008 ]
  This publication is intended for anyone with an interest in oil, and energy sources generally. It is wide-ranging and designed for easy reading.
• First prosecution in New Zealand under the Ozone Layer Protection Act 1996  [ Published 19 June 2008 ]
  The National Enforcement Unit convict two refrigeration engineers of reckless discharge of an ozone depleting substance.
• Graeme Ray Hunter - Prohibition from acting in the management of companies; Section 385 Companies Act 1993  [ Published 08 May 2008 ]
  The Registrar of Companies prohibits Graeme Ray Hunter from acting as a director or in the management of companies.
• The Companies Office register that fits in your pocket  [ Published 08 September 2008 ]
  The Companies Office has announced the launch of a company search service for internet enabled mobile.
• Bridgecorp Ltd and Directors Prosecuted  [ Published 23 June 2008 ]
  The Companies Office announces that it has laid criminal charges against Bridgecorp Limited and its two executive directors Rodney Petricevic and Robert Roest.
• New online directory points to validity of eco-claims  [ Published 11 August 2008 ]
  Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel and Environment Minister Trevor Mallard today launched an online directory to help businesses and consumers understand the validity of such environmental claims.
• Latest Figures On Emissions From Energy And Industrial Processes Released  [ Published 27 August 2008 ]
  The report assists in meeting New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions reporting obligations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
• New Zealand Energy in Brief released  [ Published 02 September 2008 ]
  Energy in Brief is a concise compilation of key energy data. It includes an overview of energy supply and demand, and information on all of New Zealand's major energy sources and greenhouse gas emissions.

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