The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has approved the registration of Wellington-based Farsight NZ LP (Farsight) as a standalone building consent authority (BCA).
Join our upcoming webinar for a programme‑wide update on the Science, Innovation & Technology system reforms, including the role and establishment of Research Funding New Zealand.
Natural gas is a naturally occurring mixture of gases, consisting mainly of methane, which can be extracted from the ground in a similar way to crude oil. New Zealand’s natural gas fields are concentrated around and off the coast of the Taranaki region.
Energy indicators are used to track and monitor different aspects of a country's energy system such as share of renewables in energy use, energy intensity, and self-sufficiency.
New Zealand’s energy production comes from both renewable and non-renewable sources. The energy balance tables are an international accounting framework, used to show how energy supply and demand by sector varies by energy type.
Domestic consumption of oil products remains steady, with declines in commercial sector use counteracting an increase in residential and agricultural use. International transport fuel use continues to increase as travel recovers from the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.