BRIEFING-REQ-0026675 Update on LNG - shortlisted options and legislative design
Published: 9 Jun 2026Overview of shortlisted options and legislative design.
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Overview of shortlisted options and legislative design.
PDF, 263KB, 7 pages
This discussion document seeks feedback on whether current electricity market incentives are sufficient to ensure reliable supply in dry years, and whether additional measures are needed. It proposes a new obligation to give greater assurance that the sector faces enduring incentives to manage dry year risk effectively, and includes actions for implementation.
PDF, 2.6MB, 65 pages
Approach to legislation for LNG facility.
PDF, 323KB, 8 pages
Further funding options for LNG import facility.
PDF, 261KB, 13 pages
Cabinet paper Next Steps for LNG Facility Procurement.
PDF, 645KB, 19 pages
Policy decisions Facility funding model and tools for PCO drafting bill.
PDF, 257KB, 17 pages
Ipsos is conducting a survey of business operations on behalf of MBIE and Stats NZ. An MBIE webpage has been created to provide information about the survey to respondents. It also includes a copy of the questionnaire for respondents to view and download.
PDF, 721KB, 32 pages
Summary of the discussion document and consultation process.
PDF, 306KB, 2 pages
Submission document for responses to the consultation on a proposed reliability obligation to manage dry-year risk.
DOCX, 1.3MB, 7 pages
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.
PDF, 483KB, 1 page
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