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.
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New Zealand Minerals Data Pack released
New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals, the government's minerals permitting agency, has released an all new Mineral’s data pack.
New Zealand 2016 Petroleum Data Pack released
New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals, the government's petroleum permitting agency, has released its 2016 Petroleum Exploration Data Pack.
Minister announces nine new oil and gas exploration permits
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges has announced nine new petroleum exploration permits granted for Block Offer 2015.
Southland and Otago aeromagnetic surveys
NZP&M’s aeromagnetic survey project will start flights over Southland and Otago from early January 2016.
Aeromagnetic surveys in Nelson and Marlborough
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges has announced that the government’s latest programme of aeromagnetic surveys will begin in Nelson and Marlborough from 27th November 2015.
Working together for a safer industry
This month will mark the fifth anniversary of the Pike River mining tragedy. The tragedy changed the mining health and safety landscape in New Zealand forever. 29 men lost their lives and it can’t be allowed to happen again.
Government opens consultation for Block Offer 2016
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges has opened consultation on the proposed Petroleum Block Offer 2016.
Block Offer 2015 application form now available and IFB updated
The application form for bids for Block Offer 2015 is now available.
Reservation of Land from prospecting permits - Nelson, Marlborough, Otago and Southland
Reservations of Land from prospecting for metallic minerals have been put in place over parts of Nelson, Marlborough, Otago and Southland.