Gas regulatory framework
The gas market is governed by regulations and rules jointly developed by the Gas Industry Company and the government.
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 section provides information, resources and guidance on our functions which support building and construction, tenancy and housing and energy and natural resources.
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.
New Zealand's abundant and diverse energy resources have long underpinned our economy. The challenge is to meet New Zealand's energy needs in a way that supports our way of life, the economy and the environment.
The Government has today released the Fuel Response Plan 2026 to respond to fuel supply uncertainty driven by the conflict in the Middle East.
From the Ground Up: A strategy to unlock New Zealand's geothermal potential - March 2026
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.
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.
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