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.
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.
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.
This page identifies upcoming energy data releases.
Maintaining gas supply for all its current uses is vital to our energy security for the foreseeable future.
The Government has today released the Fuel Response Plan 2026 to respond to fuel supply uncertainty driven by the conflict in the Middle East.
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.
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