The Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2025 was enacted on 5 August 2025. The Act removes the ban on new oil and gas exploration beyond onshore Taranaki and signals the Government’s intent to reinvigorate investment in petroleum exploration.
Minister for Resources Shane Jones has launched New Zealand’s national Minerals Strategy and Critical Minerals List, documents that lay a strategic and enduring path for the mineral sector, with the aim of doubling exports to $3 billion by 2035.
The Government has developed a Resource Strategy for minerals and petroleum.
The Government is seeking feedback on proposed regulatory options for the development of natural and orange hydrogen in New Zealand.
The Government is seeking feedback on proposed regulatory options for the development of naturally occurring and orange hydrogen.
Unlocking the potential of natural and orange hydrogen development in New Zealand offers opportunities for energy resilience, innovation and economic growth.
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Legislation reinstating petroleum exploration has been introduced by the Coalition Government.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) consulted on a draft critical minerals list for New Zealand in September 2024 to identify minerals that are essential to our economic functions, are in demand by international partners, and face high risks to supply domestically and internationally. It has now released a summary of submissions and submissions received.
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