Proposed Overseas Travel: Hon Simon Watts – February 2026 – Minute of Decision
Published: 18 Mar 2026Cabinet agreed to travel to Paris, France to attend the 2026 International Energy Agency Ministerial.
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Cabinet agreed to travel to Paris, France to attend the 2026 International Energy Agency Ministerial.
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Coal stock levels at Huntly power station, international coal price trends (in light of the current conflict), and the expected impact of any price increases on the New Zealand electricity market.
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Potential scenarios for fuel supplies and identification of trigger points that suggest a move to a higher level in the National Fuel Plan (NFP) is needed.
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How New Zealand should implement its response to the International Energy Agency (IEA) Collective Action (the Action).
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Provides information on potential fuel price paths.
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Provides an overview of the approach to assessing and monitoring potential supply chain disruptions to critical sectors and key goods (excluding fuel) resulting from the Middle East crisis.
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Provides advice on fuel specification alignment with Australia and options for relaxing additional fuel specifications.
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Cabinet paper seeking agreement to final national geothermal strategy.
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Cabinet agreed to launch the geothermal strategy.
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