Travel : Australia & Oceania

A small, geographically isolated country, New Zealand faces some serious energy sector challenges, requiring special attention to security of supply issues, both in oil and gas domains. Natural gas production from the major Maui field is rapidly declining. New domestic resources must be found or an import capability developed and imports secured if gas is to remain a significant part of the country’s energy mix. At the same time, New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions are rising: the most recent estimates put them at 21% above their Kyoto target over the first commitment period. Thankfully, these challenges are not insurmountable. . The New Zealand government has long demonstrated a considered and proactive approach to formulating energy policy. New Zealand’s energy policy is characterised by a commitment to free and open markets complimented by light-handed regulation. The IEA commends this approach and encourages continued policy improvements and enhancements. . The energy policy review of New Zealand offers a comprehensive analysis of the country’s energy sector, evaluating its strengths and weaknesses across the fuel mix, as well as looking at broader issues such as energy efficiency, environmental performance and technology research and development. It also includes policy critiques and recommendations, drawing on experience across IEA member countries. For policymakers charged with solving the country’s emerging energy challenges, this book is essential.   more...

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The laugh-out-loud true story of a harrowing and hilarious two-year odyssey in the distant South Pacific island nation of Kiribati—possibly The Worst Place on Earth. At the age of twenty-six, Maarten Troost—who had been pushing the snooze button on the alarm clock of life by racking up useless graduate degrees and muddling through a series of temp jobs—decided to pack up his flip-flops and move to Tarawa, a remote South Pacific island in the Republic of Kiribati. more...

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The Sydney Guide takes you on a tour of the city - from its establishment in 1788 through to the Olympic Games of the year 2000. The guide is fully illustrated with over one hundred photographs and explores Sydney's numerous attractions. Although primarily covering the city, the book takes you much further afield and includes other scenic attractions such as the Blue Mountains and the National Parks of New South Wales. more...

Price: $4.99

Travel Sydney, Australia for Smartphones and Mobile Devices - Illustrated Travel Guide and Maps. Indulge Yourself with a personal tour guide. on Your PDA. FREE general information chapter and a map in the trial version. more...

Price: $9.99