Executive summary
The scope of our current legislative framework for minerals development in New Zealand.
Enabling natural and orange hydrogen development offers opportunities for New Zealand.
The Support for Energy Education in Communities (SEEC) Programme is part of a suite of government initiatives to lift people out of energy hardship.
As part of Electrify NZ, the Government has committed to delivering a regulatory regime for offshore renewable energy to enable investment and deliver clean energy at scale.
We regularly review and update our methodology for calculating prices and margins to ensure our data remains accurate and reflects the New Zealand retail fuel market.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) consulted on a draft critical minerals list for New Zealand in September 2024 to identify minerals that are essential to our economic functions, are in demand by international partners, and face high risks to supply domestically and internationally. It has now released a summary of submissions and submissions received.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) consulted on a draft Minerals Strategy for New Zealand to 2040 in mid-2024 to set a strategic framework for responsible mineral production in New Zealand. A summary of submissions was released in September 2024.
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.
The Government is developing a Critical Minerals List for New Zealand.
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