Fuel security response – briefings
MBIE is publishing its briefings provided to Ministers as part of the response on fuel security.
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The following lists are as accurate as possible at the time of publishing and may be updated or added to.
Some documents may contain redacted information. Any information redacted in these documents is redacted in accordance with MBIE’s policy on Proactive Release and is labelled with the reason for redaction.
Tranche One: 1 March – 21 April
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Rural Fuel Distribution Issues and Phase Two Readiness [PDF 87KB]
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Dashboard updates to (non-fuel) supply chains for critical sectors and key goods - 20 April 2026 [PDF 969KB]
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Fuel response plan assessment meeting advice [PDF 159KB]
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Meeting with Minister Kim Jung-Kwan of South Korea on Fuel [PDF 244KB]
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Selection of preferred approach for supporting fuel supply [PDF 146KB]
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Envisory fuel supply disruption scenario analysis [PDF 234KB]
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Dashboard updates to (non-fuel) supply chains for critical sectors and key goods - 13 April 2026 [PDF 878KB]
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Overview of refineries supplying fuel to New Zealand [PDF 684KB]
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Further advice on Minimum Stockholding Obligations and exemptions [PDF 140KB]
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Overview of refined fuel spot market [PDF 559KB]
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Updated Cabinet paper on Phase 2 of fuel response plan [PDF 251KB]
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Overview of diesel supply, demand and economic significance for New Zealand [PDF 602KB]
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Fuel response plan - assessment meeting advice [PDF 341KB]
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Commercial proposals for supporting security of fuel supply [PDF 254KB]
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National Fuel Plan 2026: draft Phase 2 readiness Cabinet paper and regulatory relief measures [PDF 1.3MB]
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Dashboard updates to (non-fuel) supply chains for critical sectors and key goods - 2 April 2026 [PDF 1.2MB]
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Fuel Supply Risks and Resilience Options [PDF 266KB]
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Advice on increasing the Minimum Stockholding Obligation [PDF 103KB]
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Updated - Support options for Marsden Point fuel storage [PDF 277KB]
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Fuel response plan - assessment meeting advice [PDF 165KB]
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Government-led fuel supply options [PDF 191KB]
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Update on rural fuel distribution issues [PDF 316KB]
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Engine Fuel Specification Amendment Regulations 2026 [PDF 274KB]
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Cover briefing for Cabinet Paper: Fuel Response Plan [PDF 413KB]
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Meeting with Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully on 25 March 2026 [PDF 146KB]
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Visit to Channel Infrastructure terminal on 22 March 2026 [PDF 446KB]
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Overview of public sector fuel usage [PDF 161KB]
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Coal stocks and supply chain impacts on NZ electricity market [PDF 133KB]
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Monitoring Supply Chain Disruptions to Critical Sectors and Key Goods [PDF 811KB]
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Fuel mitigation scenarios and triggers [PDF 385KB]
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Agreement to implement the International Energy Agency Collective Action [PDF 108KB]
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Top 10 non-fuel products of concern due to conflict in Middle East as at 15 March 2026 [PDF 108KB]
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Options for mitigating fuel shortages [PDF 528KB]
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Update on fuel export restrictions in South Korea [PDF 106KB]
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Meeting with Z Energy, 16 March 2026 [PDF 242KB]
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Emerging Risks in Plastics & Petrochemical Supply Chains [PDF 638KB]
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Background on the International Energy Agency [PDF 97KB]
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Advice on New Zealand response to a proposed IEA collective action [PDF 69KB]
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Implications to oil and gas markets of Middle East conflict [PDF 208KB]