Public consultation and identifying existing rights and interests
Public consultation has played a key role in developing the offshore renewable energy regime and it will continue to be a priority.
Public consultation has played a key role in developing the offshore renewable energy regime and it will continue to be a priority.
The offshore renewable energy regime is governed by the Offshore Renewable Energy Act 2026, which provides the legislative framework for the exploration and development of offshore renewable energy projects in New Zealand.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is reviewing New Zealand’s royalty regime for minerals excluding petroleum.
The Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme is now open for businesses making the investment to reduce their reliance on reticulated natural gas.
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.
This page identifies upcoming energy data releases.
MBIE regularly publishes the latest information on fuel stocks and shipping.
MBIE is proactively releasing documents provided to the Minister for Energy and Minister for Resources relating to the independent review of the electricity market performance and release of the Government's Energy Package.
The Government consulted on expanding the voltage range allowed in regulations for the supply of electricity to support more rooftop solar panels and reduce electricity costs.
On this page you can find the data tables for electricity generation and demand in New Zealand.
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