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Increased onshore diesel reserves to improve resilience

10 April 2025

The minimum stockholding obligation for diesel importers will increase from 21 to 28 days of cover, bolstering New Zealand’s diesel reserves and resilience to supply disruptions.

Petroleum and minerals Energy

High share of quarterly renewable electricity generation as industrial demand for electricity fell

13 March 2025

The latest Energy Quarterly data release from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) shows electricity generation in the October to December 2024 quarter was the lowest December quarter on record since 2016, says MBIE Domains Manager Amapola Generosa.

Energy Energy research and data Energy and natural resources

Minerals Strategy for New Zealand and Critical Minerals List launched

31 January 2025

Minister for Resources Shane Jones has launched New Zealand’s national Minerals Strategy and Critical Minerals List, documents that lay a strategic and enduring path for the mineral sector, with the aim of doubling exports to $3 billion by 2035.

Petroleum and minerals

Low hydro lake levels require continued reliance on coal and gas for electricity

12 December 2024

The latest Energy Quarterly release from the Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment (MBIE) shows the difference weather conditions can make to energy generation in New Zealand.

Energy Energy research and data Energy and natural resources

Strengthened fuel reserves to help support economic stability

15 October 2024

The Government has announced that New Zealand’s fuel resilience is being strengthened to ensure people and goods keep moving and connected to the world in case of disruptions.

Energy Energy and natural resources

Crown Minerals Act Amendment Bill introduced

10 October 2024

Legislation reinstating petroleum exploration has been introduced by the Coalition Government.

Petroleum and minerals Energy and natural resources

Next steps for enabling more offshore renewable energy generation

09 October 2024

The Government is progressing legislation to implement a new offshore renewable energy generation regime which will support investment in, and delivery of, clean energy at scale.

Energy

Resolution of illegal mining case sees reparation to local community

03 October 2024

A diversion agreement over an illegal gold mining operation at Millers Flat, Otago has delivered a resolution that benefits all parties, including reparation to the local community.

Petroleum and minerals Energy and natural resources

Draft critical minerals list released for consultation

15 September 2024

A draft list identifying minerals essential to New Zealand’s economy and susceptible to supply disruptions has been released for consultation.

Petroleum and minerals

Low hydro lake levels drive increase in non-renewable electricity generation

12 September 2024

New data from MBIE shows that between April and June this year, extra coal and gas were needed to generate enough power for New Zealand homes and businesses.

Energy research and data Energy and natural resources

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