Government reopens oil and gas exploration across New Zealand

Thursday 25 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 25 Sep 2025, 2:11pm

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New applications for oil and gas exploration permits are now open nationwide following the lifting of a 2018 ban. The government has introduced a faster approval process for firms, a move welcomed by industry leaders but criticised by the Green Party.

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1. Stuff via RNZThu 25 Sep 2025, 12:20pm

   Government reopens oil and gas exploration nationwide, Greens decry 'climate fire' (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesThu 25 Sep 2025, 2:11pm

   Exploration ban lifted with faster approval process (opens in new tab)