Speeches
11 April 2012
Speech to Climate Change Iwi Leaders Group National Hui- Hon Tim Groser
8 March 2012
Rio +20: The Future We Want
7 October 2011
Address to Resource Management Law Association Conference
1 August 2011
The Emissions Trading Scheme: Performance and Outlook
21 June 2011
Agriculture, Productivity and Climate Change: Putting it All Together
11 May, 2011
Third Reading Speech of Environmental Protection Authority Bill
Mr Speaker, I move that the Environmental Protection Authority Bill, the Climate Change Response Amendment Bill, the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Bill, the Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Amendment Bill, the Ozone Layer Protection Amendment Bill, and the Resource Management Amendment Bill be now read a third time.
12 April, 2011
Untying the knots – releasing wind energy’s potential
Speech to the New Zealand Wind Energy Association Conference, Wellington
8 April, 2011
Speech to Lake Water Quality Society Symposium
I am delighted to join you for this symposium today, and I want to congratulate the Lake Water Quality Society on its role and for this event.
7 April, 2011
Second Reading of the Environmental Protection Authority Bill
Mr Speaker, I move that the Environmental Protection Authority Bill be now read a second time. Mr Speaker, the establishment of the Environmental Protection Authority marks an exciting new era of environmental management in our country.
15 February, 2011
Speech to Second Annual Fresh Water Management Forum, Amora Hotel, Wellington
Thank you for the invitation to address the Second Annual Fresh Water Management Forum which I have titled Fresh water reform: a work in progress.
29 January, 2011
Bluegreens Forum 2011: Keynote Speech
This 12th Bluegreens Forum in the beautiful coastal and heritage village of Akaroa is a landmark in our work to advance our ideals for a cleaner and more prosperous New Zealand. This morning I want to do some thank yous, I want to reinforce the values we have developed and advocated for a decade, and I want to make some important Government announcements on the environment.
Archives
2009
19 November: Taking agriculture forward with the Emissions Trading Scheme
24 September: First reading, Climate Change Response (Moderated Emissions Trading) Amendment Bill
25 August: Australia-New Zealand Climate Change and Business Conference
20 May:Opening address to the New Zealand Climate Change Centre Conference in Wellington
14 May: The Next Phase of RMA Reform
12 May:Adapting the International Trade Regime to New Challenges: Climate Change
19 February: Speech on the First Reading of the RMA
2008
12 December:New Zealand Statement to UN Climate Change Conference
06 September: John Key - Environment Policy Launch
03 August: Hon Dr Nick Smith -The Resource Management Act and Infrastructure
18 May: John Key - Speech to the Conference (ETS, Biofuels) Lower North Island Regional
22 January: Hon Dr Nick Smith -A sustainable government
2007
04 August: Hon Dr Nick Smith - Simplifying and Streamlining the Resource Management Act
24 June: John Key - Environment, economy a balancing act
13 May: John Key - 50 by 50, National's Climate Change Target
12 May: Hon Dr Nick Smith to the Northern Regional Conference
2006
13 May: Hon Dr Nick Smith -- A Bluegreen Vision for NZ
14 February 2005: Submission to the Local Government and Environment Select Committee on Resource Management and Electricity Legislation Amendment Bill (PDF)
14 July 2004: Hon Dr Nick Smith -- Resource laws for sustainable development
