New requirements for electric vehicle (EV) chargers supplied in New Zealand will help increase the uptake of smart EV charging across the country and reduce pressure on the electricity grid.
MBIE publishes the latest information on current fuel stocks every Monday and Wednesday afternoon.
The gas market is governed by regulations and rules jointly developed by the Gas Industry Company and the government.
Natural gas underpins electricity supply security, supports a substantial petrochemical manufacturing sector and is used by many export industries. In addition, many households and businesses use gas for heating and cooking.
Maintaining gas supply for all its current uses is vital to our energy security for the foreseeable future.
This page describes the energy markets regulatory system and its objectives. It also lists the main statutes and changes to regulation either planned or in progress.
From the Ground Up: A strategy to unlock New Zealand's geothermal potential - March 2026
The New Zealand Energy Quarterly provides quarterly data and analysis on energy supply, demand, prices and associated greenhouse gas emissions. This edition was released in December 2022.
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