Broader regulatory framework
The scope of our current legislative framework for minerals development in New Zealand.
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Introduction
Enabling natural and orange hydrogen development offers opportunities for New Zealand.
Consultation on a draft critical minerals list for New Zealand
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.
Consultation on a Minerals Strategy for New Zealand to 2040
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.
A draft critical minerals list for New Zealand
The Government is developing a Critical Minerals List for New Zealand.
Increased onshore diesel reserves to improve resilience
The minimum stockholding obligation for diesel importers will increase from 21 to 28 days of cover, bolstering New Zealand’s diesel reserves and resilience to supply disruptions.
Updating New Zealand’s engine fuel specifications to ensure they are fit-for-purpose
The Government proposes to update New Zealand’s engine fuel specifications to ensure they are fit-for-purpose.
Seeking feedback on updated Crown Minerals Act 1991 Programmes
We are consulting on updated Minerals and Petroleum Programmes to reflect recent and proposed amendments to the Crown Minerals Act 1991.
Minerals Strategy for New Zealand and Critical Minerals List launched
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.
A Minerals and Petroleum Resource Strategy (2019)
The Government has developed a Resource Strategy for minerals and petroleum.