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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

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

Government sets direction for future of bioenergy

22 October 2025

New Zealand’s first Wood Energy Strategy, Wood Energy Action Plan and Government Statement on Biogas released today

Energy

Boosting energy efficiency and solar uptake

16 October 2025

Regulatory changes to bring New Zealand’s energy efficiency product regulations and electricity and gas safety standards up to date.

Energy Energy and natural resources

Government response to the independent electricity market performance review

01 October 2025

The Minister of Finance and Minister for Energy have announced a series of actions to secure New Zealand’s energy supply and build better markets for the future.

Energy

Geothermal keeps renewable electricity generation high despite hydro dip

11 September 2025

The latest Energy Quarterly data release from the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) shows a combination of record geothermal electricity generation and reduced energy demand in the April to June 2025 quarter kept overall renewable generation high, says MBIE Domains Manager Amapola Generosa.

Energy research and data

New Zealand’s renewable energy supply reaches record high

21 August 2025

MBIE has released the latest Energy in New Zealand report, providing a comprehensive overview of the country’s energy production and consumption in 2024.

Energy Energy research and data Energy and natural resources

Ambitious course set for NZ’s geothermal potential

30 July 2025

Doubling geothermal energy by 2040 is part of an ambitious new draft strategy to unlock New Zealand’s geothermal potential.

Energy and natural resources

Consultation begins on the future of Smart EV charging

03 July 2025

MBIE is seeking feedback from industry and consumers on options to improve the uptake of smart electric vehicle (EV) chargers in New Zealand.

Energy

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