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Minister opens consultation for Block Offer 2017

Minister of Energy and Resources, Hon Simon Bridges has opened consultation with iwi and hapū on Block Offer 2017. Consultation with local authorities will begin on 17 October.

Block Offer 2016 announced

Speaking at the New Zealand Petroleum Conference, Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges today opened the Block Offer 2016 tender for petroleum exploration permits.