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Consultation on a draft critical minerals list for New Zealand
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.
Consultation on a Minerals Strategy for New Zealand to 2040
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) consulted on a draft Minerals Strategy for New Zealand to 2040 in mid-2024 to set a strategic framework for responsible mineral production in New Zealand. A summary of submissions was released in September 2024.
Weekly fuel price monitoring
We carry out weekly monitoring of national average prices and retail importer margins for regular petrol, premium petrol, and diesel. This data is updated weekly, using the previous week's data.
A draft critical minerals list for New Zealand
The Government is developing a Critical Minerals List for New Zealand.
Seeking feedback on updated Crown Minerals Act 1991 Programmes
We are consulting on updated Minerals and Petroleum Programmes to reflect recent and proposed amendments to the Crown Minerals Act 1991.
Coal statistics
On this page you can find various statistics for coal fuel in New Zealand, as well as information about reserves, production and consumption.
Consultation on the Sustainable Biofuels Obligation
The Government previously consulted on a proposal to increase the use of sustainable liquid biofuels in New Zealand to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transport. The discussion document, produced by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the Ministry of Transport, outlined the development of regulations to enact the Sustainable Biofuels Obligation.
Oil statistics
This page contains data tables for oil production, transformation and consumption. It also includes some brief outlines of distribution and storage of oil products in New Zealand.
Review of Crown Minerals Act 1991
Submissions are closed on the discussion document for the Review of the Crown Minerals Act 1991. The review sought to ensure the Act’s settings contribute to mining that responsibly balances environmental, social, and economic considerations and meets the evolving needs of New Zealand’s society.