AMY ADAMS MP for Selwyn - Press Releases

Govt releases spectrum consultation document

nospam@example.com (admin) — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:04:52 +1200

Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has today released a consultation document for the upcoming auction of the 700 MHz band of radio spectrum.

The 700 MHz band is the spectrum freed up by the switchover to digital television. It can be used in the building of fourth generation (4G) mobile networks, capable of speeds up to ten times faster than today’s networks.

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Government appoints Fiordland Marine Guardians

nospam@example.com (admin) — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:54:57 +1200

Environment Minister Amy Adams today announced the appointment of two new Fiordland Marine Guardians and the reappointment of five existing Guardians.

“I am pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca McLeod and Jonathan Clow. Their wealth of experience in the environmental science and tourism sectors will be invaluable to the work of the Guardians,” Ms Adams says.

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Board of Inquiry to consider Peka Peka to North Otaki Expressway proposal

nospam@example.com (admin) — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:34:08 +1200

Environment Minister Amy Adams has today announced that an application for the Peka Peka to North Otaki Expressway will be decided by an independent Board of Inquiry.

The application by the New Zealand Transport Agency and KiwiRail relates to the construction, operation and maintenance of the Peka Peka to North Otaki Expressway and the construction, operation and maintenance of a section of the North Island Main Trunk railway line.

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Shared vision for Mackenzie Basin welcomed

nospam@example.com (admin) — Mon, 13 May 2013 07:02:23 +1200

Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith and Environment Minister Amy Adams today welcomed a report proposing a way to manage the contentious land intensification, water, landscape, and biodiversity issues in the Mackenzie Basin.

“This report is the result of a collaborative process by more than 30 groups and individuals working together to develop options for the future of the basin,” the Ministers say.

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Local MP congratulates Selwyn on TV recycling efforts

nospam@example.com (admin) — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:36:00 +1200

Selwyn MP Amy Adams has congratulated the people of Selwyn for their excellent effort in recycling 1,803 televisions so far through the Government’s TV TakeBack programme. The initiative has been so successful that the Government has provided additional funding to the Selwyn District Council to allow a further 800 TVs to be collected at the Sicon Depot at Darfield and Pines Resource Recovery Park at Rolleston.

Ms Adams announced on Wednesday in her capacity as Environment Minister that nationwide more than 50,000 televisions had been collected for recycling under the programme.

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Local MP welcomes plans for new Saddle Hill scenic reserve

nospam@example.com (admin) — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:31:00 +1200

Selwyn MP Amy Adams has welcomed the Government’s involvement in the purchase of 145 hectares of land on Banks Peninsula to create a scenic reserve. Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith announced yesterday that the Government’s Nature Heritage Fund, in association with the Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust and the Josef Langer Trust, had purchased the upper slopes and summit of Saddle Hill, six kilometres east of Little River.

“As the local MP for the area, I am thrilled that local people and visitors alike will be able to enjoy this spectacular place through the creation of a scenic reserve and walkway,” Ms Adams said.

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Improving broadband product information

nospam@example.com (admin) — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:22:37 +1200

Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has welcomed the release of a draft code of practice to improve the transparency of broadband product information for consumers.

The code has been developed by the Telecommunications Forum (TCF) in response to a request from Ms Adams that improvements be made to make broadband offerings easier to understand and compare.

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UFB and RBI continue good progress

nospam@example.com (admin) — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:58:35 +1200

The latest quarterly report on the Government’s Ultra-Fast Broadband and Rural Broadband programmes shows good progress was made in the first three months of this year.

The report released by Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams shows nearly 1500 schools are able to access the Government’s ultra-fast broadband network.

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Telco security legislation passes first reading

nospam@example.com (admin) — Thu, 09 May 2013 06:54:40 +1200

A Bill that will modernise telecommunications security legislation passed its first reading in parliament today, Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams says.

The Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Bill will ensure the legislation remains effective in a rapidly-changing telecommunications environment.

The Bill will replace the current Telecommunications (Interception Capability) Act 2004, following a review that started in 2011.

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50,000 televisions collected in Govt recycling scheme

nospam@example.com (admin) — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:29:57 +1200

Environment Minister Amy Adams today announced that more than 50,000 televisions have been collected for recycling as part of the Government’s TV TakeBack programme.

“When I announced the start of the recycling programme, I challenged New Zealanders to play their part in caring for the environment. The response at this early stage of the scheme has been very encouraging.

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Final draft of telco security legislation released

nospam@example.com (admin) — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:12:56 +1200

The Government has today released the final draft of a Bill that will modernise telecommunications security legislation.

The draft Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Bill was released by Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams after Cabinet approved it today. The Bill will be introduced to the House later this week.

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UFB installation made easier for apartments

nospam@example.com (admin) — Fri, 03 May 2013 11:34:11 +1200

Arranging fibre installation for Ultra-Fast Broadband in apartments and office buildings will be more straightforward in future, thanks to a new code of practice.

Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams has today released a Code of Access to Multi-Unit Complexes. The Code sets out basic processes for property owners and fibre deployment companies to follow when installing and servicing fibre networks in buildings with multiple owners.

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Lincoln Envirotown dual finalist in Green Ribbon Awards

nospam@example.com (admin) — Fri, 03 May 2013 10:26:00 +1200

Selwyn MP Amy Adams has congratulated the Lincoln Envirotown Trust for being named as a finalist in two categories of the Government’s annual Green Ribbon Awards, which honour outstanding contributions to protecting New Zealand’s environment. Ms Adams, who announced the finalists yesterday in her capacity as Environment Minister, said that she was especially proud to see a local Selwyn initiative featuring so prominently in the awards.

The judging panel, which did not include Ms Adams, assessed each nominated organisation for significant environment benefit, measurable and tangible results, innovation, awareness-raising and going the extra mile.

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Finalists announced for Green Ribbon environmental awards

nospam@example.com (admin) — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:24:49 +1200

Environment Minister Amy Adams has today announced the finalists for the annual Green Ribbon Awards, which honour outstanding contributions to protecting New Zealand's environment.

“The variety of organisations, individuals and projects in this year’s nominations demonstrate the diversity of environmental initiatives around New Zealand and the benefits they bring to our country,” Ms Adams says.

Finalists represent community groups, businesses, artists, scientists, local government, agriculture and individuals. Environmental initiatives include waste reduction, supporting native species, recycling, public education, lowering emissions and fuel use, and water conservation.

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$22.5 million Tui Mine clean-up complete

nospam@example.com (admin) — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:13:37 +1200

A $22.5 million government-funded project to clean up New Zealand’s worst contaminated site is now complete, Environment Minister Amy Adams says.

Ms Adams today attended a closing ceremony at Tui Mine at Te Aroha to mark the successful conclusion of the five-year project.

“Tui Mine posed a real safety and environmental risk for the Te Aroha community for many years, so it is extremely satisfying to complete the project,” Ms Adams says.

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