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.
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Renewable generation surges as solar shines
The Support for Energy Education in Communities (SEEC) Programme is part of a suite of government initiatives to lift people out of energy hardship.
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.
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Favourable conditions see hydro increase overall renewable electricity generation
The first of 2 shipments of New Zealand’s diesel reserve is now on its way to New Zealand.
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First shipment of extra diesel reserves bound for New Zealand
MBIE provides a weekly report to the Minister for Energy, here you can find our weekly reports from April 2024 onwards. We release these reports on a monthly basis.
$30 million in funding for solar panels, batteries and energy management systems
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Government announces new Solar on schools programme
A new loan guarantee scheme and changes to the Gas Act will help businesses and the sector adapt to changes in the gas market.
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Budget 2026 initiatives support gas-using businesses
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.
The Government has published a fuel security plan to ensure New Zealanders have reliable access to fuel.
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Fuel security plan released
In 2025 we amended the Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products Regulations) 2002 to align the regulations with Australia.