Changes to the Crown Minerals Act
Clearer expectations about how Tier 1 permit holders are required to engage with iwi and hapū, enacted through the Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2023, are now in operational effect.
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Our hours over the holiday season
New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals will be closed from 3pm Friday 22 December 2023 until Wednesday 3 January 2024.
Top tips for submitting your annual summary report
Did you know you can submit your 2023 annual summary report (ASR) from 1 January onwards? Read our top tips below to make submitting your ASR easy in 2024.
Snapshot of minerals permit applications – July to end of September
This snapshot provides insights into how many minerals permit applications were received and how many decisions were made between 1 July and 30 September 2023.
The Regulator’s Update – September 2023
In this issue: A snapshot of minerals permit applications, changes to the Crown Minerals Act pass into law, introducing our new National Manager, new minimum mining rates compliance letter, tender closes on Block Offer 2020 and more.
Have you submitted your annual summary report?
As at 11 April 2023, we’ve received 722 of the 845 annual summary reports due. 81% were submitted through the online permitting system. Thank you for filing your reports online and on time.