News and releases

New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals has today initiated consultation with iwi and hapū on the proposed Block Offer 2020 release area for petroleum exploration permits.

The profound impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on the energy sector has been reflected in new data contained in the New Zealand Energy Quarterly released today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

The renewable share of energy in 2019 pulled back from the previous year’s record high due to reduced hydro electricity generation, according to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s latest annual energy report.

New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals has today launched the Block Offer 2019 tender for petroleum exploration permits.

Details of New Zealand’s petroleum reserves as they stand at the beginning of 2020 have been released today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment.

New Zealand Government Procurement and Property (NZGPP) is looking to increase the range of electric vehicles (EVs) for government agencies to purchase.

Renewable sources made up almost 82 per cent of the electricity generation mix in the first 3 months of 2020 according to the New Zealand Energy Quarterly released today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

One petroleum exploration permit has been granted for Block Offer 2018.

The Government has commenced consultation on regulations for a Fuel Industry Bill which will make changes to ensure New Zealanders get a fairer deal at the petrol pump.

A boost in hydro and wind generation in the final three months of 2019 helped lift renewable electricity generation above 85 per cent for the quarter according to the New Zealand Energy Quarterly released today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.