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 Bill as currently drafted sets out how developers must identify anyone who holds existing rights or interests in the areas where the projects are proposed, and how developers must manage relevant interests through the feasibility permit.
Offshore renewable energy has the potential to help grow New Zealand’s economy, powered by renewable energy.
Our engagement with Māori has been an important part of developing the offshore renewable energy regime and will remain a priority. The Offshore Renewable Energy Bill as currently drafted sets out how developers are required to engage with Māori before submitting an application and how we must engage with them during our assessment of feasibility permit applications.
The offshore renewable energy regime sets out the legislative settings, regulations, processes, and standards for how offshore renewable energy projects will be permitted and managed in New Zealand.
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.
A new loan guarantee scheme and changes to the Gas Act will help businesses and the sector adapt to changes in the gas market
MBIE is actively assessing the fuel security situation for New Zealand following the continuing events in the Middle East.
This page sets out the 2026/27 levy rates for the petroleum or engine fuel monitoring levy, and the gas safety, monitoring, and energy efficiency levy. It also explains how the levies are calculated and how the levy was broadened after consultation.
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.
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