New Zealand gas reserves may be dwindling faster than expected
Sunday 8 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Consumer NZ, Paul Fuge, Powerswitch
Revised forecasts indicate New Zealand's natural gas production may fall below 100 petajoules sooner than the previously projected 2029 date. This decline could lead to increased costs for households using gas for heating and cooking, with renters and lower-income families potentially facing greater challenges.