Minerals permitting data for 2025 shows growing momentum
Newly released permitting data shows a strengthening exploration and mining pipeline, with record levels of mineral permit applications received and outcome decisions made in 2025.
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New Kermadec mineral reservation 2026-2028
A news item advising the declaration of a new mineral reservation over the Kermadec Arc taking effect from 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2028.
Regulators 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.
Critical Minerals in New Zealand
Modern technologies, from home electronics to pharmaceuticals and medicine, rely on a wide range of minerals.
New web addresses for Permit Webmaps and Geodata Map
The Minerals Permit Webmap, Petroleum Permit Webmap and Geodata Map are now available for use with updated web addresses.
Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2025 now law
The Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2025 was enacted on 5 August 2025 and is now law.