Offshore Renewable Energy Regulatory Framework and Regime
New Zealand's offshore renewable energy regime is governed by the Offshore Renewable Energy Act 2026 and related regulations, which support the development of offshore renewable energy developments, such as offshore wind farms, and is administered by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).
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MBIE’s role and the offshore renewable energy regulatory framework
New Zealand’s offshore renewable energy regulatory framework is established by the Offshore Renewable Energy Act 2026 and supporting regulations. It provides a permitting regime for offshore renewable energy developments, including offshore wind, wave, tidal and solar developments.
Overview of the offshore renewable energy regime
The offshore renewable energy regime is governed by the Offshore Renewable Energy Act 2026 and related regulations, which provide the legislative framework for the investigation and development of offshore renewable energy projects in New Zealand.