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Favourable conditions see hydro increase overall renewable electricity generation

11 December 2025

The September 2025 quarter saw 89.4% of all electricity generated from renewable sources, with hydro, geothermal and solar leading the charge, says Amapola Generosa, Domains Manager, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

Energy Energy research and data Petroleum and minerals

Fuel security plan released

05 November 2025

The Government has published a fuel security plan to ensure New Zealanders have reliable access to fuel.

Petroleum and minerals Energy

Feedback sought on options to regulate natural and orange hydrogen

23 May 2025

The Government is seeking feedback on proposed regulatory options for the development of naturally occurring and orange hydrogen.

Energy Petroleum and minerals

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