On this page you can find the latest energy balance tables for New Zealand. These show how energy supply and demand by sector varies by energy fuel type.

This annual publication provides information on and analysis of New Zealand’s energy sector including statistics on supply, transformation, and demand.

Detailed information on the geotechnical investigations for the local community.

A detailed business case is being developed on a pumped hydro scheme at Lake Onslow. This is one of two options currently being explored in Phase 2.

Natural gas makes a significant contribution to New Zealand’s energy mix and to the economy. It underpins electricity supply security, supports a substantial petrochemical manufacturing sector and is used by many export industries and over 266,000 consumers.

Funding was allocated through multiple funding rounds with the final set of projects announced in September 2023. The Fund is now closed.

In August 2020, the Government established a new fund to trial renewable energy technologies on Māori and public housing. Funding has been allocated and the majority of installations are expected to be complete by the end of 2024. This initiative is part of a suite of government initiatives to improve energy affordability and create warm, healthy and energy efficient homes.

Increased capacity helped with record electricity generation from wind between July and September 2023, according to data released today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

The electricity industry in New Zealand has 4 main components – generation, transmission, distribution and retail.

In late 2023, we sought feedback on policy that will set the direction and pace of change for energy in New Zealand.