The Regulator's Update – July 2026
In this issue of the Regulator’s Update: GST on Energy Resource Levies, changes to the fast-track approvals process, a new Kermadec mineral reservation, updated guidance for permit holders, and more.
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The Regulator's update – December 2025
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Welcome to this issue of the Regulator’s update, a newsletter for permit holders and other people interested in the regulatory work of New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals.
The Regulator’s Update – July 2025
Welcome to this issue of the Regulator’s Update – a newsletter from the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) for permit holders and other people interested in the work of New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M).
The Regulator’s Update – March 2025
Welcome to this issue of the Regulator’s Update – a newsletter from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) for permit holders and other people interested in the work of New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals (NZP&M).
The Regulator’s Update – November 2024
In this issue:
Draft Minerals Strategy – publication of summary of submissions,
Draft Critical Minerals List – public consultation complete,
Mineral endowment report released,
Crown Minerals Amendment Bill process,
Draft Crown Minerals Programmes – upcoming consultation,
Minister attended the International Mining and Resources Conference,
2024 Annual Review Meetings concluded,
First permit processing timeliness report released,
Snapshot of minerals permit applications,
Changes to application fee refunds,
Unpermitted quarrying of Crown-owned minerals under regulator’s spotlight,
Resolution of illegal mining case sees reparation to local community,
New guidance available to minerals applicants.
The Regulator’s Update – March 2024
In this issue: Snapshot of minerals permit applications, new specific royalty rates, minerals permitting improvement programme underway, reminder for annual summary reports, tier 1 permit holders and iwi engagement reports, Block Offer 2020 results.
The Regulator’s Update – December 2023
In this issue: A quarterly snapshot of minerals permit applications, changes to the Crown Minerals Act, tips for submitting annual summary reports in 2024, NZ’s 2022 mining statistics, minimum mining rates letter to permit holders and OPS upgrade.
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.
The Regulator’s Update – June 2023
In this issue of the Regulator's Update: An update on the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill, a snapshot of permit applications in 2022, annual fees and royalties due soon, a compliance update and more.
The Regulator’s Update – March 2023
In this issue of the Regulator's Update: Check out the new Geodata Catalogue, a reminder submit your annual summary report, an update on the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill, results from our recent survey on minerals permitting and a compliance update.