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    the government agency that leads and actively manages New Zealand’s petroleum and minerals portfolio.

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    New high quality aeromagnetic data is now freely available for download through our exploration database.

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It’s been a tough year for the minerals industry here and abroad but there is light at the end of the tunnel writes National Minerals Manager Ilana Miller.

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Submit annual returns online and save time

5 January 2017
Minerals permit holders can now submit annual summary returns online.

Minister announces one new oil and gas exploration permit

15 December 2016
The Energy and Resources Minister has announced one new petroleum exploration permit will be granted for Block Offer 2016.

Reminder: Changes to permit fees to take effect 1 January 2017

15 December 2016
Permit holders are reminded that changes to petroleum and minerals permit fees will take effect from 1 January 2017.

NZP&M services resume post-earthquake

16 November 2016
The NZP&M team has re-entered our Wellington offices following post-earthquake safety assessments and an improvement in weather conditions.

Aeromagnetic surveys in Otago and Canterbury have restarted

8 November 2016
NZP&M’s aeromagnetic survey in northern Otago/southern Canterbury has restarted after a two week break.

Changes to permit fees to take effect 1 January 2017

27 October 2016
Following consultation the Government has increased petroleum and minerals permit fees to recover the costs of permit administration. The new fees will take affect from 1 January 2017.
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