Fuel security plan released
The Government has published a fuel security plan to ensure New Zealanders have reliable access to fuel.
The Government has published a fuel security plan to ensure New Zealanders have reliable access to fuel.
In 2025 we amended the Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products Regulations) 2002 to align the regulations with Australia.
In August 2020, the Government established a new fund to trial renewable energy technologies on Māori and public housing. Funding has been allocated and the majority of installations are expected to be complete by the end of 2024. This initiative is part of a suite of government initiatives to improve energy affordability and create warm, healthy and energy efficient homes.
The quality of engine fuels in New Zealand is governed by a set of regulations designed to protect consumers and the environment.
Gas distributors may need to apply for gas operator status to perform certain activities in some areas.
We have a central role in governing, monitoring and advising on the gas market to ensure that gas is delivered in a safe, efficient, fair, reliable and environmentally sustainable manner.
This page describes the petroleum and minerals regulatory system, its objectives and our qualitative assessment of it. It also lists the main statutes and changes to regulation either planned or in progress.
The Government has released a new national strategy to support the future development of geothermal energy.
Successfully capitalising on this unique opportunity will require coordinated action across government, industry, tāngata whenua and research communities.
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