Minister for Resources Shane Jones has launched New Zealand’s national Minerals Strategy and Critical Minerals List, documents that lay a strategic and enduring path for the mineral sector, with the aim of doubling exports to $3 billion by 2035.
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Between 2020 and 2023, the Government undertook a review of the Crown Minerals Act 1991.
The Government has developed a Resource Strategy for minerals and petroleum.
This page provides an overview of current and closed consultations and reviews on energy sector issues.
We model future energy supply and demand, and produce a range of useful energy and natural resources data and publications.
The Government is progressing legislation to implement a new offshore renewable energy generation regime which will support investment in, and delivery of, clean energy at scale.
In late 2023, we sought feedback on policy that will set the direction and pace of change for energy in New Zealand.
The latest Energy Quarterly release from the Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment (MBIE) shows the difference weather conditions can make to energy generation in New Zealand.
New data from the Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment (MBIE) shows that between April and June this year, extra coal and gas were needed to generate enough power for New Zealand homes and businesses.
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