Price for fuel response support
MBIE publishes the previous week’s average board price for regular 91 petrol on Wednesday afternoons. This is the price government uses to inform the continuation of temporary fuel response support.
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Offshore renewable energy
Offshore renewable energy has the potential to help grow New Zealand’s economy, powered by renewable energy.
Overview of the offshore renewable energy regime
The offshore renewable energy regime is governed by the Offshore Renewable Energy Act 2026 and related regulations, which provide the legislative framework for the investigation and development of offshore renewable energy projects in New Zealand.
MBIE’s role and the offshore renewable energy regulatory framework
New Zealand’s offshore renewable energy regulatory framework is established by the Offshore Renewable Energy Act 2026 and supporting regulations. It provides a permitting regime for offshore renewable energy developments, including offshore wind, wave, tidal and solar developments.
Public consultation on feasibility permit applications and developments
Public consultation has played a key role in developing the offshore renewable energy regime and it will continue to play a role when considering feasibility permit applications and developments.
Engaging with Māori groups with rights and interests
Engaging with Māori Engagement with Māori is required at several stages of the offshore renewable energy regime. This includes engagement by developers before they apply for a permit, consultation during MBIE’s assessment, and ongoing engagement if a permit is granted.
Strengthening New Zealand’s dry-year regulatory framework
As part of action 2.5 of the Energy Package announced in October 2025, the Government is strengthening the regulatory framework for managing dry-year risk in New Zealand’s electricity system. The strengthened framework will clarify roles, provide more timely information, improve tools and ensure enduring incentives for participants to respond to evolving dry-year risk.
Gas statistics
On this page you can find data tables for gas production, transformation and consumption in New Zealand, as well as links to further information on gas.
Prohibition on PEN switching restored
The Government has restored the prohibition on Protective Earth and Neutral (PEN) switching while further analysis and an independent expert review are carried out.
Consultation on options to improve the efficiency of electricity distribution businesses
MBIE is seeking feedback on options to improve the efficiency of electricity distribution businesses and how they can better support New Zealand's future electricity needs.