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Fuel stocks update

18 May 2026

MBIE publishes the latest information on current fuel stocks every Monday and Wednesday afternoon.

Energy Energy research and data Petroleum and minerals 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

Changes announced to Fuel Response Plan

12 May 2026

There are sufficient levels of fuel in New Zealand, and on the way. However, it is important we plan and prepare for the unlikely event of a prolonged global fuel shortage.

Energy Petroleum and minerals Energy and natural resources

Government agrees to regulate smart electric vehicle chargers

05 May 2026

New requirements for electric vehicle chargers supplied in New Zealand will help increase the uptake of smart electric vehicle charging across the country and reduce pressure on the electricity grid.

Energy

Fuel plan to protect economy amid disruption

27 March 2026

The Government has today released the Fuel Response Plan 2026 to respond to fuel supply uncertainty driven by the conflict in the Middle East.

Petroleum and minerals Energy and natural resources

Geothermal strategy released

17 March 2026

The Government has released a new national strategy to support the future development of geothermal energy.

Energy

Favourable hydro conditions see record high share of electricity generation from renewables

12 March 2026

From October to December 2025, New Zealand set a record high of 96.4% of electricity generation coming from renewable sources.

Energy Energy research and data Energy and natural resources

Superhot geothermal preferred contractor named

11 March 2026

New Zealand firm Todd Energy has been selected as the preferred lead contractor to drill New Zealand’s first exploratory superdeep, superhot geothermal well, which – if successful – could bring about a step change in New Zealand’s energy supply.

Energy and natural resources

Driving investment in new energy projects

25 February 2026

The Government has announced its next steps in leveraging public sector energy demand to drive new energy projects and help grow New Zealand’s energy supply.

Energy

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

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