New Zealand minerals royalty regime review
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is reviewing New Zealand’s royalty regime for minerals excluding petroleum.
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Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme launches today
The Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme is now open for businesses making the investment to reduce their reliance on reticulated natural gas.
Energy markets regulatory system
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.
Data release calendar
This page identifies upcoming energy data releases.
Fuel stocks update
MBIE regularly publishes the latest information on fuel stocks and shipping.
Review of Electricity Market Performance and release of the Government's Energy Package
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.
Proposals to expand the permitted voltage range for electrical supply
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.
Oil
While domestic production of oil and LPG continues to decrease, the volume of oil consumed in New Zealand in 2025 stayed relatively steady. Despite geopolitical events in the Middle East, prices remained stable over the course of the year.
Electricity
Record levels of geothermal and solar generation, driven by growth in generation capacity and reduced reliance on thermal generation. As a result, 88.5% of electricity generated in 2025 came from renewable sources.
Fuel stock and shipping updates
MBIE publishes the latest information on current fuel stocks and shipping every Wednesday afternoon.