This page describes the consumer and commercial 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.
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.
This May 2017 report presents employment forecasts for 2017 to 2020 (March years).
Slips and a partial tunnel collapse disrupted both exports and production of coal in 2024. At the same time, coal imports increased as Genesis rebuilt its stockpile at the Huntly Power Station.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment convened a group of experts to provide advice on strengthening the science, innovation and technology system, including the challenges and aspirations of the sector, and opportunities for growth. This group has now finished its work.
New Zealand's renewable energy supply increased on 2023 levels, with strong growth in geothermal, solar, and wind energy. The renewable share of total primary energy supply increased, driven by both higher renewable output and reduced production of non-renewable energy sources. Additionally, the renewable share of consumption also increased compared to 2023.
3 new future-focused science organisations, formed by merging and refocusing New Zealand’s 7 Crown Research Institutes, have been in place since 1 July 2025. These organisations will concentrate on key areas of national importance to deliver a science system that is more connected, more commercially focused, and better aligned with the needs of New Zealand.
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.
Developed in partnership with the AI Forum New Zealand, this map shows many of the organisations who are working with and investing in AI across the country.
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