Government announces 15 new oil and gas exploration permits
Minister Simon Bridges has announced 15 new petroleum exploration permits have been granted for Block Offer 2014.
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Consultation for Block Offer 2015 opens
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges has opened consultation on the proposed Petroleum Block Offer 2015.
Partial fees changes approved
Proposals to reduce fees for offshore petroleum prospecting permits and offshore minerals permits have been approved by Government.
Block Offer 2014 - New area of consultation
An area in offshore Taranaki has become available for exploration that New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals would like to include in the Block Offer 2014 tender.
Minister awards 10 new oil and gas permits
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges today announced the award of ten new oil and gas exploration permits as a result of Block Offer 2013.
Block Offer 2014 consultation begins
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges today announced the start of the Block Offer 2014 process for awarding oil and gas exploration permits.
West Coast aeromagnetic survey data available
Aeromagnetic survey data of the West Coast region of the South Island will soon be available.
Oil and gas exploration tender announced
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges today announced details of the Government’s second round to attract competing bids for oil and gas exploration permits.
Block Offer 2013 consultation now closed
Consultation with iwi and councils with an interest in the areas proposed for Block Offer 2013 closed on 30 January 2013.