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Stage set for New Zealand’s landmark energy strategy

21 October 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has published the terms of reference for the New Zealand Energy Strategy, setting out government ambitions and next steps for transitioning the energy system to a high performing, low emissions future.

Energy Energy and natural resources

Energy data shows continued growth in renewables

08 September 2022

The renewable share of electricity generation continues to grow, according to data published today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

Energy Energy research and data Energy and natural resources

Milestone for Tui Project as Phase 2 complete

02 September 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) continues to make good progress on the Tui Oil Field decommissioning project offshore Taranaki with Phase 2 of the project – the recovery of all the flexible flowlines, risers and the majority of the subsea production equipment – concluding last month.

Energy and natural resources

New round of Māori housing fund sees a boost in solar tech, cost savings

01 September 2022

16 small scale solar projects, receiving a total of $3 million in government funding today, will deliver cost savings and clean, affordable and locally generated power for 150 Māori households.

Energy Housing and urban development Energy and natural resources

Energy in New Zealand 2022 shows a strong share of renewable energy

18 August 2022

The share of energy supply from renewables is at a record 30-year high, an annual Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) report into the energy sector shows.

Energy

Government’s plan for adapting to climate change

05 August 2022

The New Zealand Government has launched its first plan to support all New Zealanders to adapt, live and thrive in a more damaging climate.

Building Energy and natural resources

Consumer Advocacy Council members appointed

22 July 2022

Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Dr David Clark, has announced 4 appointments to the Consumer Advocacy Council.

Energy and natural resources

Government energy education programme helping Kiwis save money

14 July 2022

The Government is keeping up the momentum on supporting community energy education initiatives with the opening of the third funding round of its successful Support for Energy Education in Communities (SEEC) Programme.

Energy and natural resources

MBIE releases petroleum reserves data

07 July 2022

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today released data detailing New Zealand’s petroleum reserves as at 1 January 2022.

Energy and natural resources

Renewable electricity generation lifts

10 June 2022

An increase in hydro and wind generation helped the share of electricity generated from renewable sources lift in the first 3 months of 2022 compared to the same quarter a year ago, according to data published today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

Energy research and data

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