Submissions are closed on the discussion document for the Review of the Crown Minerals Act 1991. The review sought to ensure the Act’s settings contribute to mining that responsibly balances environmental, social, and economic considerations and meets the evolving needs of New Zealand’s society.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking feedback on an exposure draft of the proposed Crown Minerals (Petroleum) Amendment Regulations 2022 which give effect to the Crown Minerals (Decommissioning and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is consulting on proposals for infringement offence regulations under the Crown Minerals (Decommissioning and Other Matters) Amendment Bill.
Consultation on the Draft Minerals and Petroleum Resource Strategy is now closed.
This page describes the petroleum and minerals regulatory system, its objectives and our qualitative assessment of it. It also lists the main statutes and changes to regulation either planned or in progress.
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