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MBIE opens consultation on ways to improve efficiency of our electricity networks

19 August 2026

Electricity network costs are currently driving increases in New Zealanders’ power bills and the energy sector needs to help make power more affordable, announced Energy Minister Simeon Brown and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer today.

Energy and natural resources

Offshore Renewable Energy Act now law

10 August 2026

The legislation establishes a regime to govern the construction, operation and decommissioning of offshore renewable energy developments.

Energy and natural resources

Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme launches today

31 July 2026

The Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme is now open for businesses making the investment to reduce their reliance on reticulated natural gas.

Energy Energy and natural resources

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 regularly publishes the latest information on fuel stocks and shipping.

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

Government announces new Solar on schools programme

03 June 2026

$30 million in funding for solar panels, batteries and energy management systems

Energy and natural resources

Budget 2026 initiatives support gas-using businesses

25 May 2026

A new loan guarantee scheme and changes to the Gas Act will help businesses and the sector adapt to changes in the gas market.

Energy and natural resources

Gas reserves decline to lowest level on record

14 May 2026

Annual petroleum reserves data released today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) shows as of 1 January 2026 New Zealand’s natural gas proven plus probable (2P) reserves declined 23% from last year to 731 petajoules (PJ), the lowest level since recording began 20 years ago, says Amapola Generosa, Domains Manager, MBIE.

Petroleum and minerals

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