The Cabinet paper taken by the Minister of Workplace Relations and Safety to DEV on the 8th of May 2019 regarding a licensing regime for refrigeration technicians to facilitate the phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons in line with the Kigali Amendment.
Our unique geology provides New Zealand with an extraordinary opportunity to harness a powerful and versatile natural resource with diverse applications. Stunning vistas showcasing our globally significant taonga, combined with early innovation in energy development, laid the foundation for New Zealand’s energy profile and propelled us forward as a global geothermal leader.
In June 2025 we consulted on proposals to introduce or update Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and Mandatory Energy Performance Labelling (MEPL) requirements across a range of product classes under the Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002.
The Māori and Public Housing Renewable Energy Fund was set up in 2020 to trial renewable energy solutions that aimed to improve energy affordability, and help create warm, healthy and energy efficient homes.