The September 2025 quarter saw 89.4% of all electricity generated from renewable sources, with hydro, geothermal and solar leading the charge, says Amapola Generosa, Domains Manager, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
The latest Energy Quarterly data release from the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) shows renewables generated 94.5% of all electricity in the March 2026 quarter, up from 83.2% in the same quarter last year, says MBIE Domains Manager Amapola Generosa.
The first of 2 shipments of New Zealand’s diesel reserve is now on its way to New Zealand.
The Government has published a fuel security plan to ensure New Zealanders have reliable access to fuel.
Funding was allocated through multiple funding rounds with the final set of projects announced in September 2023. The Fund is now closed.
In 2025 we amended the Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products Regulations) 2002 to align the regulations with Australia.
In August 2020, the Government established a new fund to trial renewable energy technologies on Māori and public housing. Funding has been allocated and the majority of installations are expected to be complete by the end of 2024. This initiative is part of a suite of government initiatives to improve energy affordability and create warm, healthy and energy efficient homes.
The quality of engine fuels in New Zealand is governed by a set of regulations designed to protect consumers and the environment.
Gas distributors may need to apply for gas operator status to perform certain activities in some areas.
We have a central role in governing, monitoring and advising on the gas market to ensure that gas is delivered in a safe, efficient, fair, reliable and environmentally sustainable manner.
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