Gas security
Maintaining gas supply for all its current uses is vital to our energy security for the foreseeable future.
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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.
Duties, taxes and direct levies on motor fuels in New Zealand
This page has current national and regional duties, taxes and levies on motor fuels in New Zealand.
Fuel supply disruption response
MBIE is actively assessing the fuel security situation for New Zealand following the continuing events in the Middle East.
Fuel security response – briefings
MBIE is publishing its briefings provided to Ministers as part of the response on fuel security.
Energy markets regulatory system’s fitness for purpose assessment
Learn more about the fitness-for-purpose assessment and ratings.
Geothermal Strategy
From the Ground Up: A strategy to unlock New Zealand's geothermal potential - March 2026
Minister’s foreword
New Zealand has long relied on the strength of the resources beneath our feet. Geothermal energy is one of those rare national advantages — dependable, innovative and capable of powering real economic momentum.
What's holding us back?
Despite its vast potential, New Zealand’s geothermal sector faces several barriers. Exploration has stagnated since the Crown’s initial drilling efforts, with high upfront costs and fragmented access to geothermal data.
Action plan
The action plan is divided into 5 goals with actions across 3 time horizons. Horizon 0 notes actions that have already been completed.