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Geothermal keeps renewable electricity generation high despite hydro dip

11 September 2025

The latest Energy Quarterly data release from the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) shows a combination of record geothermal electricity generation and reduced energy demand in the April to June 2025 quarter kept overall renewable generation high, says MBIE Domains Manager Amapola Generosa.

Energy research and data

New Zealand’s renewable energy supply reaches record high

21 August 2025

MBIE has released the latest Energy in New Zealand report, providing a comprehensive overview of the country’s energy production and consumption in 2024.

Energy Energy research and data Energy and natural resources

Ambitious course set for NZ’s geothermal potential

30 July 2025

Doubling geothermal energy by 2040 is part of an ambitious new draft strategy to unlock New Zealand’s geothermal potential.

Energy and natural resources

Consultation begins on the future of Smart EV charging

03 July 2025

MBIE is seeking feedback from industry and consumers on options to improve the uptake of smart electric vehicle (EV) chargers in New Zealand.

Energy

Supercharging residential solar power

13 June 2025

The Government is expanding the permitted voltage range for New Zealand’s electricity networks and making changes to the building consent process to help increase the uptake of residential solar.

Energy Building

Quarterly share of renewable energy remains high despite record low hydro levels

06 June 2025

Energy data on energy supply, demand, prices and associated greenhouse gas emissions for January to March 2025.

Energy research and data Energy and natural resources

Gas supply reducing faster and sooner than previously forecast

05 June 2025

Data released today by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) shows that as of 1 January 2025 natural gas reserves have reduced 27% compared to last year.

Energy and natural resources

Feedback sought on options to regulate natural and orange hydrogen

23 May 2025

The Government is seeking feedback on proposed regulatory options for the development of naturally occurring and orange hydrogen.

Energy Petroleum and minerals

$200m set aside for Crown stake in new gas fields through Budget 2025

22 May 2025

The Government has set aside a tagged contingency of $200 million over 4 years for co-investment in new gas fields through Budget 2025.

Energy

Protecting New Zealand’s energy infrastructure

30 April 2025

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.

Energy

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