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Gas data released
New figures released today showing a decline in New Zealand’s gas reserves is a stark reminder why the Government is taking decisive action to bolster the industry and seek more investment in exploration and production, Resources Minister Shane Jones says.
Permit processing timeliness report: 1 January to 31 March 2025
In 2024, New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals (NZP&M) introduced processing timeframes for minerals and petroleum applications received from 1 July 2024 and committed to publishing results quarterly on its performance against those timeframes.
Changes around payments to New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals
New Zealand banks have introduced a ‘Confirmation of Payee’ service to check if account names and account numbers match before you make a payment.
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).
Accessing recently drilled petroleum well summary information
Summary information on recently drilled petroleum wells is available through the Geodata Catalogue Map and the Geodata Catalogue on the New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals (NZPAM) website.
Permit processing timeliness report: 1 October to 31 December 2024
In 2024, New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals (NZP&M) introduced processing timeframes for minerals and petroleum applications received from 1 July 2024 and committed to publishing results quarterly on its performance against those timeframes.
Fast-track one-stop shop open for business
The Government’s new Fast-track one-stop shop for applications and information is now live.