New Zealand minerals royalty regime review
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is reviewing New Zealand’s royalty regime for minerals excluding petroleum.
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Fuel stocks update
MBIE regularly publishes the latest information on fuel stocks and shipping.
Gas statistics
On this page you can find data tables for gas production, transformation and consumption in New Zealand, as well as links to further information on gas.
Review of the Treaty principles provisions in the Crown Minerals Act 1991
MBIE was directed by Cabinet to lead a review of the Treaty principles provisions in the Crown Minerals Act 1991 (CMA), separate to the review being undertaken by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ).
Gas reserves decline to lowest level on record
Annual petroleum reserves data released today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) shows as of 1 January 2026 New Zealand’s natural gas proven plus probable (2P) reserves declined 23% from last year to 731 petajoules (PJ), the lowest level since recording began 20 years ago, says Amapola Generosa, Domains Manager, MBIE.
Changes announced to Fuel Response Plan
There are sufficient levels of fuel in New Zealand, and on the way. However, it is important we plan and prepare for the unlikely event of a prolonged global fuel shortage.
Petroleum and minerals regulatory system
This page describes the petroleum and minerals regulatory system, its objectives and our qualitative assessment of it. It also lists the main statutes and changes to regulation either planned or in progress.
Fuel plan to protect economy amid disruption
The Government has today released the Fuel Response Plan 2026 to respond to fuel supply uncertainty driven by the conflict in the Middle East.
Favourable conditions see hydro increase overall renewable electricity generation
The September 2025 quarter saw 89.4% of all electricity generated from renewable sources, with hydro, geothermal and solar leading the charge, says Amapola Generosa, Domains Manager, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
First shipment of extra diesel reserves bound for New Zealand
The first of 2 shipments of New Zealand’s diesel reserve is now on its way to New Zealand.