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Regulator’s Update — July 2025
Welcome to this issue of the Regulator’s Update – a newsletter from the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) for permit holders and other people interested in the work of New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M).
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.