Fuel security in New Zealand
Our fuel supply resilience remains critical to business operations across the economy and to social connections.
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Offshore renewable energy
Offshore renewable energy has the potential to help grow New Zealand’s economy, powered by renewable energy.
Review of electricity market performance
The Government has announced a package of actions in response to the review of the performance of electricity markets. The review began in January 2025.
Consultation on a draft Geothermal Strategy for New Zealand
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) consulted on From the Ground Up – A draft strategy to unlock New Zealand’s geothermal potential to guide the long-term development and use of New Zealand’s geothermal resources. MBIE released a summary of submissions in November 2025.
Progress reporting
Initiatives that receive SEEC Programme funding are assessed to help understand the challenges and benefits of the schemes, and measure the support being delivered to communities.
Latest insights on energy hardship in New Zealand
MBIE releases reporting on energy hardship measures for the year ended June 2024.
Support for Energy Education in Communities Programme
The Support for Energy Education in Communities (SEEC) Programme is part of a suite of government initiatives to lift people out of energy hardship.
Favourable conditions see hydro increase overall renewable electricity generation
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.
Renewable generation surges as solar shines
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.
First shipment of extra diesel reserves bound for New Zealand
The first of 2 shipments of New Zealand’s diesel reserve is now on its way to New Zealand.