Minerals and petroleum consultations and reviews
This page provides an overview of current and closed consultations and reviews on minerals and petroleum issues.
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Draft Geothermal Strategy
This section provides information regarding public consultation and summary of submissions on From the Ground Up — A draft strategy to unlock New Zealand’s geothermal potential (the draft Geothermal Strategy).
Discussion document: Regulatory proposals for natural and orange hydrogen development
The Government is seeking feedback on proposed regulatory options for the development of natural and orange hydrogen in New Zealand.
A draft minerals strategy for New Zealand to 2040
The Government proposes to create a revised Minerals Strategy to 2040. We are seeking feedback on the draft Minerals Strategy. This is the web version of the discussion document outlining the proposed strategy, aims and methods.
A draft critical minerals list for New Zealand
The Government is developing a Critical Minerals List for New Zealand.
Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2025
The Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2025 was enacted on 5 August 2025. The Act removes the ban on new oil and gas exploration beyond onshore Taranaki and signals the Government’s intent to reinvigorate investment in petroleum exploration.
2020-2023 Review of the Crown Minerals Act 1991
Between 2020 and 2023, the Government undertook a review of the Crown Minerals Act 1991.
Review of the Treaty principles provisions in the Crown Minerals Act 1991
MBIE was directed by Cabinet to lead a review of the Treaty principles provisions in the Crown Minerals Act 1991 (CMA), separate to the review being undertaken by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ).
New Zealand minerals royalty regime review
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is reviewing New Zealand’s royalty regime for minerals excluding petroleum.