What's holding us back?
Despite its vast potential, New Zealand’s geothermal sector faces several barriers. Exploration has stagnated since the Crown’s initial drilling efforts, with high upfront costs and fragmented access to geothermal data.
Despite its vast potential, New Zealand’s geothermal sector faces several barriers. Exploration has stagnated since the Crown’s initial drilling efforts, with high upfront costs and fragmented access to geothermal data.
Background information on the International Energy Agency (IEA) and New Zealand
pdf, 97 KBThe action plan is divided into 5 goals with actions across 3 time horizons. Horizon 0 notes actions that have already been completed.
Top 10 non-fuel products of concern due to conflict in Middle East as at 15 March 2026
pdf, 108 KBMembers can withdraw their KiwiSaver savings when they qualify for NZ Superannuation (age 65). You may also be able to get some or all of your savings earlier if you’re buying your first home, moving overseas, have a serious illness or a life‑shortening congenital condition, or are experiencing significant financial hardship.
Provides an overview of the approach to assessing and monitoring potential supply chain disruptions to critical sectors and key goods (excluding fuel) resulting from the Middle East crisis
pdf, 811 KBTo deliver on the strategy’s vision and outcomes an action plan has been developed with five central goals. But the actions in this strategy are more than a checklist – they represent the practical steps that will turn vision into reality. This section unpacks the action plan and shows how it will deliver our vision.
Information on refineries that New Zealand importers get fuel from
pdf, 684 KBExamples of geothermal and geoheat development and innovation across the motu.
Advice on increasing the Minimum Stockholding Obligation
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