Protecting New Zealand’s energy infrastructure
Energy Minister Simon Watts has announced a second round of changes to the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations to better protect power lines from falling trees.
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Māori Housing Renewable Energy Fund
Funding was allocated through multiple funding rounds with the final set of projects announced in September 2023. The Fund is now closed.
Background information on proposals to amend the Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002
In June 2025 we consulted on proposals to introduce or update Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and Mandatory Energy Performance Labelling (MEPL) requirements across a range of product classes under the Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002.
Māori and Public Housing Renewable Energy Fund
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.
Increased onshore diesel reserves to improve resilience
The minimum stockholding obligation for diesel importers will increase from 21 to 28 days of cover, bolstering New Zealand’s diesel reserves and resilience to supply disruptions.
Carbon capture, utilisation and storage
Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) is the process of capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) and either using it or storing it to prevent it from entering the atmosphere.
Pānui – Energy and Resource Markets
A quarterly update for iwi and hapū with interests in the energy and resources sector
Updating New Zealand’s engine fuel specifications to ensure they are fit-for-purpose
The Government proposes to update New Zealand’s engine fuel specifications to ensure they are fit-for-purpose.
Energy in New Zealand
This annual publication provides information on and analysis of New Zealand’s energy sector including statistics on supply, transformation, and demand.
Fuel supply disruption response
Fuel supply disruptions in New Zealand are coordinated by the Fuel Sector Coordinating Entity, using the response activities in the National Fuel Plan. International disruptions are coordinated through the International Energy Agency.