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Renewable generation surges as solar shines

11 June 2026

The latest Energy Quarterly data release from the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) shows renewables generated 94.5% of all electricity in the March 2026 quarter, up from 83.2% in the same quarter last year, says MBIE Domains Manager Amapola Generosa.

Energy Energy research and data Energy and natural resources

MBIE launches consultation on a new winter energy reliability obligation

09 June 2026

From today, MBIE will begin consulting on a new two-layer winter energy reliability obligation to strengthen the electricity sector to secure enough long-duration firm generation to efficiently get the system through a dry winter.

Energy Energy and natural resources

Fuel stocks update

08 June 2026

MBIE publishes the latest information on fuel stocks and shipping every Monday and Wednesday afternoon.

Energy Energy research and data Petroleum and minerals Energy and natural resources

First shipment of extra diesel reserves bound for New Zealand

03 June 2026

The first of 2 shipments of New Zealand’s diesel reserve is now on its way to New Zealand.

Energy Petroleum and minerals Energy and natural resources

Changes announced to Fuel Response Plan

12 May 2026

There are sufficient levels of fuel in New Zealand, and on the way. However, it is important we plan and prepare for the unlikely event of a prolonged global fuel shortage.

Energy Petroleum and minerals Energy and natural resources

Government agrees to regulate smart electric vehicle chargers

05 May 2026

New requirements for electric vehicle chargers supplied in New Zealand will help increase the uptake of smart electric vehicle charging across the country and reduce pressure on the electricity grid.

Energy

Geothermal strategy released

17 March 2026

The Government has released a new national strategy to support the future development of geothermal energy.

Energy

Favourable hydro conditions see record high share of electricity generation from renewables

12 March 2026

From October to December 2025, New Zealand set a record high of 96.4% of electricity generation coming from renewable sources.

Energy Energy research and data Energy and natural resources

Driving investment in new energy projects

25 February 2026

The Government has announced its next steps in leveraging public sector energy demand to drive new energy projects and help grow New Zealand’s energy supply.

Energy

Latest insights on energy hardship in New Zealand

12 December 2025

MBIE releases reporting on energy hardship measures for the year ended June 2024.

Energy

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