Fact sheet: A proposed reliability obligation to manage dry-year risk
Published: 9 Jun 2026Summary of the discussion document and consultation process.
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Summary of the discussion document and consultation process.
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Submission document for responses to the consultation on a proposed reliability obligation to manage dry-year risk.
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We are using LNG so that New Zealand can become a mostly renewal electricity system without outages, price spikes, or economic shocks along the way.
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A dry year without gas becomes an economic crisis. Dry years already cause extreme electricity prices. In future, the consequences will be much more severe.
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A number of safety and environment matters apply to LNG and its import facilities.
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New Zealand has established arrangements for identifying and responding to international fuel disruptions. This publication is in Easy Read format.
DOCX, 126KB, 8 pages
New Zealand has established arrangements for identifying and responding to international fuel disruptions. This publication is in Large Print format.
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Energy portfolio reports provided to the Minister for the month of March 2026.
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Cabinet paper reporting on travel to Tokyo, Japan 13-16 March 2026.
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Cabinet noted the report on travel to Tokyo, Japan from 13-16 March 2026.
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