Submissions

























05 December 2023

Submission on the draft Security of Supply Annual Assessment 2024

This document constitutes our submission to Transpower on the Invitation to Comment: 2024 Security of Supply Assessment: Reference Case Assumptions and Sensitivities.

ERA-Submission-Transpower-2024-Security-of-Supply-Annual-Assessment-Reference-Case-Assumptions-and-Sensitivities


04 December 2023

Advancing New Zealand's Energy Transition

Submissions on a suite of energy and climate related policy consultation documents.

Advancing New Zealand's Energy Transition


02 November 2023

Cover note – Energy Resources Aotearoa submissions on Advancing New Zealand’s Energy Transition consultation package

This cover note provides some high-level contextual commentary on the Advancing New Zealand’s Energy Transition package, including our preferred approach to a National Energy Strategy.

2-November-2023-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-Cover-Note-for-Advancing-New-Zealands-Energy-Transition-consultation-package


02 November 2023

Submission on the interim hydrogen roadmap

This document constitutes our feedback on the Interim Hydrogen Roadmap (the “roadmap"). We also refer the reader to our submission on the Regional Hydrogen Transition technical design paper.

2-November-2023-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-the-Interim-Hydrogen-Roadmap


02 November 2023

Submission on Implementing a ban on new fossil fuel baseload electricity generation

This document constitutes our submission on the MBIE consultation document Implementing a ban on new fossil fuel baseload electricity generation.

2-November-2023-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-Implementing-a-ban-on-new-fossil-fuel-baseload-electricity-generation


02 November 2023

Submission on Measures for Transition to an Expanded and Highly Renewable Electricity System

This document constitutes our submission on the MBIE consultation document Measures for Transition to an Expanded and Highly Renewable Electricity System (the Consultation Paper).

2-November-2023-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-Measures-for-Transition-to-an-Expanded-and-Highly-Renewable-Electricity-System


02 November 2023

Submission on Gas Transition Plan Issues Paper

This document constitutes our submission on the MBIE consultation document Gas Transition Plan Issues Paper (the Issues Paper).

2-November-2023-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-Gas-Transition-Issues-Paper


02 November 2023

Submission on Developing a Regulatory Framework for Offshore Renewable Energy - 2nd Discussion Document

This document constitutes our submission on the MBIE consultation document Developing a Regulatory Framework for Offshore Renewable Energy Second Discussion Document (the “Discussion Document”).

2-November-2023-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-Developing-a-Regulatory-Framework-for-Offshore-Renewable-Energy


01 November 2023

Submission on the Inquiry into Climate Adaptation

This document constitutes our submission on the Environment Committee's Inquiry into Climate Adaptation.

Submission-Inquiry-into-climate-adaptation-Final


29 September 2023

Feedback on decommissioning financial securities and financial capability assessment guidelines

This document constitutes our feedback on the proposed guidelines for Financial Securities – Decommissioning and the Financial Capability Guidelines – Decommissioning, which are intended to provide insight into how the...

29-September-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-feedback-on-guidelines-for-financial-capailibty-assessments-and-finanical-security-for-decommissioning


18 September 2023

Submission on the Draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024

This document constitutes our brief submission on the Ministry of Transport (MOT)’s Draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024.

18-September-2023-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-Draft-GPS-on-Land-Transport


10 September 2023

Feedback on the Regional Hydrogen Transition technical design

This document constitutes our feedback on the technical design paper for the regional hydrogen transition.

10-September-2023-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-Submission-on-Technical-Design-of-the-Regional-Hydrogen-Transition


11 August 2023

Submission on the Review of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme

This document constitutes our submission on the Ministry for the Environment’s (the Ministry) consultation on the review of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

11-August-2023-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-the-ETS-Review


11 August 2023

Submission on a redesigned NZ ETS Permanent Forest Category

This document constitutes our submission on the Ministry for the Environment’s (the Ministry) consultation on the redesign of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) permanent forest category (the consultation document).

11-August-2023-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-a-redesigned-permanent-forest-category


08 August 2023

Submission on Strengthening the resilience of Aotearoa New Zealand’s critical infrastructure system

This document constitutes our submission on the DPMC consultation document Strengthening the resilience of Aotearoa New Zealand’s critical infrastructure system.

8-August-2023-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-DPMCs-Enhancing-the-Resilience-of-New-Zealands-Critical-Infrastructure


25 July 2023

Submission on Electricity Authority Consultation Paper Ensuring an Orderly Thermal Transition

This document constitutes our submission on the Electricity Authority’s (the Authority) consultation paper titled Ensuring an Orderly Thermal Transition (the consultation paper).

25-July-2023-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-Submission-Ensuring-an-orderly-thermal-transition


23 June 2023

Submission on the Environment Select Committee Inquiry into Seabed Mining in New Zealand

This document constitutes our submission on the Environment Select Committee’s (the Committee) inquiry into seabed mining in New Zealand.

23-June-2023-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-the-Environment-Select-Committee-Inquiry-into-Seabed-Mining-in-New-Zealand


20 June 2023

Submission on Climate Change Commission’s draft advice on the second Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

This document constitutes our submission on the Climate Change Commission’s (the Commission) draft advice on the Second Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030).

20-June-2023-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-Climate-Change-Commission-draft-advice-on-the-second-Emissions-Reduction-Plan-2026-2030


20 June 2023

Submission on the Fuel Industry (Improving Fuel Resilience) Amendment Bill

This document constitutes our submission on the Fuel Industry (Improving Fuel Resilience) Amendment Bill, which establishes a minimum stockholding obligation (MSO) on obligated fuel importers.

20-June-2023-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-Submission-on-the-Fuel-Industry-Improving-Fuel-Resilience-Amendment-Bill


16 June 2023

Submission on Proposed changes to NZ ETS limit and price control settings for units for 2023

This document constitutes our submission on the Ministry for the Environment (the Ministry) document Proposed changes to NZ ETS limit and price control settings for units for 2023, which are...

16-June-2023-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-Submission-on-Proposed-changes-to-NZ-ETS-limit-and-price-control-settings-for-units-for-2023


06 June 2023

Submission on Strengthening national direction on renewable electricity generation and electricity transmission

This document constitutes our submission on the MBIE and MfE consultation document Strengthening national direction on renewable electricity generation and electricity transmission.

6-June-2023-Energy-Resource-Aotearoa-submission-on-strengthening-national-direction-on-renewable-electricity-generation-and-electricity-transmission


26 May 2023

Submission on the draft Security of Supply Annual Assessment 2023

This document constitutes our submission to Transpower on the draft Security of Supply Assessment 2023.

ERA-Submission-Transpower-Security-of-Supply-Annual-Assessment-2023


11 May 2023

Submission on Charging our Future: A Draft Long Term Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy

This document constitutes our submission on Charging our Future: A draft long-term electric vehicle charging strategy for Aotearoa New Zealand (the Strategy) and its accompanying discussion document.

11-May-2023-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-the-Draft-National-EV-Charging-Strategy


18 April 2023

Submission on GST – Registered members of unregistered unincorporated bodies

This document constitutes our comments on the exposure draft of a “question we’ve been asked” (QWBA) advice from Inland Revenue (IR) regarding GST, as it applies to registered members of...

18-April-2023-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-GST-Registered-members-of-unregistered-unincorporated-bodies


17 April 2023

Submission on Improving Economic Resilience issues paper

This document constitutes our submission on the Productivity Commission (the Commission)’s Improving Economic Resilience issues paper.

17-April-2023-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-Productivity-Commission-Supply-Chain-Resilience-Issues-Paper



06 April 2023

Submission on Climate Change Response (Late Payment Penalties and Industrial Allocation) Amendment Bill

This document constitutes our submission on the Climate Change Response (Late Payment Penalties and Industrial Allocation) Amendment Bill (the Bill). It focuses on the industrial allocation elements of the Bill.

6-April-2023-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-the-Industrial-Allocation-Bill


06 March 2023

Submission on MDAG options paper - Price Discovery in a Renewables-Based Electricity System

This document constitutes our submission to the Market Development Advisory Group (MDAG) on its options paper, Price Discovery in a Renewables-Based Electricity System.

6-March-2023-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-MDAG-options-paper-on-price-discovery-in-a-renewables-based-system


18 February 2023

Submission on Spatial Planning Bill 2022

This paper constitutes our submission on the Spatial Planning Bill 2022.

18-February-2023-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-Spatial-Planning-Bill-2022



10 February 2023

Submission on Options to maintain investment incentives in the context of declining demand

This document constitutes our submission to the Commerce Commission on its Input Methodologies Review options paper, Options to maintain investment incentives in the context of declining demand.

10-February-2023-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-options-to-maintain-investment-incentives-in-the-context-of-declining-demand



23 January 2023

Submission on the Fuel Industry Amendment Bill 2020

This document constitutes our submission to the Economic Development, Science, and Innovation Committee on the Fuel Industry Amendment Bill, which introduces a price regulation power as a regulatory backstop to...

23-January-2023-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-Fuel-Industry-Amendment-Bill


20 January 2023

Submission on Proposed changes to the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2013

This paper constitutes our submission on the Ministry for the Environment’s consultation paper Proposed changes to the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2013.

20-January-2023-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-Submission-Proposed-changes-to-the-Exclusive-Economic-Zone-and-Continental-Shelf-Fees-and-Charges-Regulations-2013


12 January 2023

Submission on Sustainable Biofuel Obligation Bill

This document constitutes Energy Resources Aotearoa’s submission to the Environment Committee on the Sustainable Biofuel Obligation Bill.

12-January-2023-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-Sustainable-Biofuel-Obligation-Bill


19 December 2022

Submission on Electricity Authority Consultation Paper: Driving efficient solutions to promote consumer interests through winter 2023

This paper constitutes our submission on the Electricity Authority (the Authority) consultation paper Driving efficient solutions to promote consumer interests through winter 2023.

16-December-2022-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-Driving-efficient-solutions-to-promote-consumer-interests-through-winter-2023


15 December 2022

Submission on Promoting competition in the wholesale electricity market in the transition toward 100% renewable electricity

This document constitutes our submission to the Electricity Authority on proposals to promote competition in the wholesale electricity market in the transition to 100% renewable electricity.

Submission-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-EA-proposals-to-promote-competition-in-the-wholesale-electricity-market-in-the-transition-to-100-renewable-electricity


21 November 2022

Submission on Proposed national direction for plantation and exotic carbon afforestation

This document constitutes our submission to the Ministry for the Environment and Ministry for Primary Industries (together ‘the Ministries’) proposals relating to national direction for plantation and exotic carbon afforestation.

Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-Submission-Proposed-national-direction-for-plantation-and-exotic-carbon-afforestation


06 October 2022

Submission on Proposed Changes to NZ ETS limit and price control settings for units for 2022

This document constitutes our submission on the Ministry for the Environment's Proposed changes to NZ ETS limit and price control settings for units for 2022, which are informed in part...

Submission-Proposed-changes-to-NZ-ETS-limit-and-price-control-settings-for-units-in-2022


30 September 2022

Submission on the draft forestry and wood processing industry transformation plan

This document constitutes our submission on the Ministry for Primary Industries’ draft Forestry and Wood Processing Industry Transformation Plan.

Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-Forestry-Industry-Transformation-Plan


11 July 2022

Submission on the draft Advanced Manufacturing Industry Transformation Plan

This document constitutes our submission on the draft Advanced Manufacturing Industry Transformation Plan (ITP). We applaud the initiative and efforts to date of the steering and working groups in developing...

11-July-2022-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-Advanced-Manufacturing-Industry-Transformation-Plan


08 July 2022

Submission on the Exposure draft of the Crown Minerals (Petroleum) Amendment Regulations 2022

This document constitutes our submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) on the proposed amendments to the Crown Minerals (Petroleum) Regulations 2007 (the Regulations) to be made...

Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-Petroleum-Regulations-Amendments-exposure-draft-2022-FINAL


01 July 2022

Submission on the Sustainable Biofuels Obligation Regulations

This document constitutes our submission on the development of the regulations that will support the enactment of the Sustainable Biofuels Obligation.

1-July-2022-Energy-Resources-submission-on-Sustainable-Biofuels-Obligation-Regulations


27 June 2022

Submission on the first Emissions Reduction Plan

This document constitutes our submission to the Environment Committee (KomitiTaiao) on the first Emissions Reduction Plan.

27-June-2022-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-Submission-on-Emissions-Reduction-Plan


20 June 2022

Submission on the Overseas Investment (Forestry) Amendment Bill

This document constitutes our submission to the Finance and Expenditure Committee on the Overseas Investment (Forestry) Amendment Bill.

20-June-2022-Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-Overseas-Investment-Forestry-Amendment-Bill


22 April 2022

Submission on the Managing Exotic Afforestation Incentives discussion document

This document constitutes our submission to the Ministry for Primary Industries on the Managing Exotic Afforestation Incentives discussion document.

Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-Submission-on-Managing-exotic-afforestation-incentives.-22-April-2022-FINAL


10 February 2022

Submission on the GIC proposed work programme

Our submission to the Gas Industry Company (GIC) on their proposed work programme for 2022.

Energy-Resources-submission-on-the-GIC-proposed-work-programme


26 January 2022

Submission on the review of the seven-year spreading rule

This document constitutes our submission to Inland Revenue on its Petroleum development expenditure: Review of the seven-year spreading rule, which was initiated through a consultation letter.

Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-the-review-of-the-seven-year-spreading-rule-25-Jan-2022


26 January 2022

Submission on the 2021 Dry Year event review

This document constitutes Energy Resources’ submission to Electricity Authority on its 2021 Dry Year event review.

Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-Submission-of-the-2021-Dry-Year-Event-25-Jan-2022


17 January 2022

Submission on Market Monitoring Review of Structure, Conduct and Performance in the Wholesale Electricity Market

This submission explores the question of why inadequate new renewable generation is being built. The Electricity Authority was puzzled why, despite high prices and no obvious barriers to entry, insufficient...

Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-EA-review-22-Dec-2021


29 November 2021

Submission on Transitioning to a low-emissions and climate-resilient future

This document constitutes Energy Resources’ submission to the Ministry for the Environment on its Te hau mārohi ki anamata | Transitioning to a low-emissions and climate-resilient future: Have your say...

Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-the-Emissions-Reduction-Plan-26-Nov-2021


09 November 2021

Submissions on the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2021–22, GST, and Remedial Matters) Bill

This document constitutes Energy Resources’ submissions to the Finance and Expenditure Committee on the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2021–22, GST, and Remedial Matters) Bill.

Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-Submission-on-the-Taxation-Annual-Rates-for-202122-GST-and-Remedial-Matters-Bill


19 October 2021

Submission on proposed infringement offence regulations under the the Crown Minerals (Decommissioning and Other Matters) Amendment Bill

This document constitutes Energy Resources Aotearoa’s submission to MBIE on the Proposed infringement offence regulations under the Crown Minerals (Decommissioning and Other Matters) Amendment Bill consultation document, released for comment...

Submission-on-the-Proposed-infringement-offences-19-Oct-2021


14 October 2021

Submission on the Security of Supply Annual Assessment 2021

This document constitutes Energy Resources Aotearoa’s submission to Transpower on the Security of Supply Annual Assessment 2021 consultation document.

Submission-on-the-Security-of-Supply-Annual-Assessment-2021-


27 September 2021

Submission on Reforming Industrial Allocation in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme

This document constitutes Energy Resources Aotearoa’s submission to the Ministry for the Environment on its Reforming Industrial Allocation in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme discussion document.

Energy-Resources-Aotearoa.-Submission-on-Reforming-Industrial-Allocation-in-the-New-Zealand-Emissions-Trading-Scheme.-24-Sept-2021


13 September 2021

Submission on the Final Statement of Proposal for Production and Storage Facility Outage Information

This letter is Energy Resources Aotearoa’s submission on the Final Statement of Proposal for Production and Storage Facility Outage Information issued by the Gas Industry Company (“GIC”) in July 2021.

Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-to-the-Gas-Industry-Company-on-its-Statement-of-Proposal.-10-Sept-2021


08 September 2021

Submission on the Proposed regulations to support the Crown Minerals (Decommissioning and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2021.

This document constitutes our submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on the Proposed regulations to support the Crown Minerals (Decommissioning and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2021.

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15 July 2021

Submission on the Aotearoa New Zealand Infrastructure Strategy Consultation Document

This document constitutes Energy Resources’ submission to Infrastructure Commission’s Aotearoa New Zealand Infrastructure Strategy Consultation Document entitled “He Tūāpapa ki te Ora Infrastructure for a Better Future”.

Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-on-the-InfraComms-discussion-document-6-July


06 July 2021

Submission on the Gas Market Settings Investigation Consultation Paper

This document constitutes Energy Resources’ submission to the Gas Industry Company (“GIC”) on its Gas Market Settings Investigation Consultation Paper.

Submission-to-the-Gas-Industry-Company-on-its-Gas-Settings-consultation


28 June 2021

Submission on a Proposed Occupational Regulatory Regime for Engineers

This document constitutes Energy Skills submission in relation to the Proposed occupational regulation for engineers discussion document.

Submission-on-proposed-occupational-regulatory-for-engineers-25-June-2021


31 May 2021

Submission on the Proposed Changes to NZ ETS and SGG Levy Regulations 2021

This document constitutes Energy Resources Aotearoa’s submission to the Ministry for the Environment on its Submission on the Proposed changes to NZ ETS and SGG levy regulations 2021 consultation document.

Submission-on-proposed-changes-to-ETS-May-2021


24 May 2021

Submission on the Phasing Out Fossil Fuels in Process Heat consultation document

This document constitutes Energy Resources’ submission to the Ministry for the Environment on its Phasing Out Fossil Fuels in Process Heat consultation document.

Submission-on-the-Phasing-Out-Fossil-Fuels-in-Process-Heat-consultation-document-20-May-2021


28 March 2021

Submission on the Climate Change Commission’s 2021 Draft Advice for Consultation

This document constitutes Energy Resources’ submission to the Climate Change Commission on its 2021 Draft Advice for Consultation.

Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-submission-to-the-Climate-Change-Commission.-FINAL.-28-03-2021


22 March 2021

Submission on the second exposure draft of the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects—Decommissioning Plans) Regulations 2020

Our primary concern is to ensure that the intended scope of regulated decommissioning activities will be given effect to through the regulations and subsequent operational practice at the Environmental Protection Authority.

Energy-Resources-Aotearoa-Decommissioning-exposure-draft-submission-19-March-2021


11 March 2021

Submission to the GIC on information disclosure

Our submission to the Gas Industry Company (“GIC”) on its Draft Statement of Proposal concerning Gas Production and Storage Facility Outage Information.

Submission-to-the-GIC-4-March-2021


04 March 2021

Joint industry letter to the Climate Change Commission

A cross-industry letter we organised requesting an extension to the submission date following the release of economic modelling data.

Joint-Letter-to-the-Climate-Change-Commission-re-submission-date-18-February-2021


12 November 2020

Letter on "Transforming Operational Efficiency – Building for climate change programme"

Our comments on the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment's "Transforming Operational Efficiency – Building for climate change programme."

PEPANZ-letter-on-MBIE-Transforming-Operational-Efficiency-consultation-11-Nov-2020


28 September 2020

Letter to Dr Rod Carr on oil exploration and emissions pricing

A letter to Dr Rod Carr, Chair of the Climate Change Commission responding to public comments from him over oil exploration and emissions pricing.

Letter-to-Dr-Rod-Carr-Sept-2020


25 September 2020

PEPANZ letter to Simplicity Investment Funds

PEPANZ has written to KiwiSaver provider Simplicity challenging their decision to divest from Genesis Energy.

Sam-Stubbs-letter-September-2020


26 August 2020

Further Submission on the Proposed District Plan

PEPANZ represents the New Zealand oil and gas sector, which must comply with the rules in this plan.

NPDC-Further-Submission-PEPANZ-August-2020


27 July 2020

PEPANZ letter to KiwiBank

PEPANZ has written to KiwiBank expressing our surprise and disappointment at their decision to withhold all banking services from businesses involved in the extraction of fossil fuels.

PEPANZ-letter-to-KiwiBank-24-July-2020


21 July 2020

PEPANZ Submission: Notice of Intention to Redefine and Vary Marine Mammal Sanctuaries to Protect Hector’s and Maui Dolphins

This document constitutes PEPANZ’s submission on the Notice of Intention to Redefine and Vary Marine Mammal Sanctuaries to Protect Hector’s and Maui Dolphins.

PEPANZ-Submission-on-the-Marine-Mammal-Sanctuaries-and-Seismic-Surveying-Gazette-Notice-21-July-2020


17 July 2020

PEPANZ Submission: Gas (Information Disclosure and Penalties) Amendment Bill

This document constitutes PEPANZ’s submission on the Gas (Information Disclosure and Penalties) Amendment Bill

PEPANZ-Gas-Bill-submission-16-July-2020


25 June 2020

PEPANZ Submission: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects—Decommissioning Plans) Regulations 2020

This document constitutes PEPANZ’s submission to the Ministry for the Environment on its exposure draft of the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects—Decommissioning Plans) Regulations 2020.

PEPANZ-EEZ-Regulations-Submission-June-2020


23 June 2020

PEPANZ Submission: COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Bill

This document constitutes PEPANZ’s submission to the Environment Committee on the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Bill.

PEPANZ-Submission-COVID19-Recovery-Fast-track-Consenting-Bill



02 March 2020

PEPANZ Submission: Reforming the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme: Proposed Settings

This document constitutes PEPANZ’s submission to the Ministry for the Environment on its discussion document Reforming the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme: Proposed Settings.

PEPANZ-submission.-Reforming-the-New-Zealand-Emissions-Trading-Scheme-Proposed-Settings-Feb-2020


02 March 2020

PEPANZ Submission: Accelerating renewable energy and energy efficiency discussion document

This document constitutes PEPANZ’s submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (“MBIE”) on the discussion document entitled Accelerating renewable energy and energy efficiency discussion document.

PEPANZ-submission-on-MBIE-discussion-document-Accelerating-renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency-Feb-2020



03 February 2020

PEPANZ Submission: Transforming the resource management system

This document constitutes PEPANZ’s submission to Resource Management Review Panel on its Issues and Options Paper, for which submissions are due on 3 February 2020.

PEPANZ-RMA-submission-Feb-2020


27 January 2020

Submission on the Review of the Crown Minerals Act 1991

This document constitutes PEPANZ’s submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on the Review of the Crown Minerals Act 19911, which was released in November 2019.

PEPANZ-CMA-Submission-27-Jan-2020


21 January 2020

PEPANZ Submission: Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Reform) Amendment Bill

A sound Emissions Trading Scheme (“ETS”) should be internationally connected to enable lowest marginal cost abatement, and carbon prices should be comparable to those in jurisdictions against which domestic firms...

PEPANZ-ETS-submission-January-2020


22 November 2019

PEPANZ Submission: New Plymouth Proposed District Plan

This submission generally supports the plan, but recommends some changes to sections relating to Energy, Hazardous Substances, Major Facility Zones, Noise and Definitions.

PEPANZ-Submission-on-NPDC-PDP-22-Nov-2019.


15 November 2019

PEPANZ Submission on the National Party’s Discussion Document on the Economy

This document constitutes PEPANZ’s submission on the National Party’s The Economy Discussion Document.

PEPANZ-submission-on-the-National-Party-economic-discussion-document-Nov-2019


29 October 2019

Upstream Outage Information Disclosure Code

Upstream gas producers, gas storage owners and the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand have proposed a new information disclosure regime in respect of planned and unplanned outages.

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29 October 2019

PEPANZ Submission on the Green Paper on Hydrogen in New Zealand

This document constitutes PEPANZ’s submission on the “A vision for hydrogen in New Zealand – Green Paper.”

PEPANZ-submission-on-Hydrogen-Green-Paper-25-Oct-2019


07 October 2019

PEPANZ Submission: Proposed Marine Protection Rules Parts 102 and 131

PEPANZ’s submission on amendments to marine protection rules and associated guidance.

PEPANZ-Submission-on-Marine-Protection-Rules-1-Oct-2019


27 September 2019

PEPANZ Submission: Minerals and Petroleum Resource Strategy for Aotearoa New Zealand 2019-2029

This document constitutes PEPANZ’s submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on the draft Mineral and Petroleum Resources Strategy for Aotearoa New Zealand 2019-2029, which closes for consultation...

PEPANZ-Submission-on-the-Resource-Strategy-20-Sept-2019


02 September 2019

PEPANZ Submission: National Party’s Our Environment Discussion Document

This document constitutes PEPANZ’s submission on the National Party’s "Our Environment Discussion Document."

Submission-on-the-National-Partys-Environment-Discussion-Document.-September-2019


30 August 2019

PEPANZ Oral Submission: Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill

In a nutshell, we support the intent of the Bill to lower emissions but want to ensure this is done in the most efficient way that minimises the cost to...

PEPANZ-Oral-Submission-Climate-Change-Response-Zero-Carbon-Aug-2019


29 August 2019

PEPANZ Oral Submission: Marine Transport (Offshore Installations) Amendment Bill

Overall we support the general intent of this bill, but consider some important amendments are warranted.

Marine-Transport-Offshore-Installations-Amendment-Act-oral-submission-August-2019


19 August 2019

PEPANZ Submission: Protecting Hector’s and Māui Dolphins

This document constitutes the PEPANZ’s submission on Protecting Hector’s and Māui Dolphins consultation document, for which submissions close on 19 August 2019.

Submission-on-Protecting-Hectors-and-Maui-Dolphins-19-Aug-2019


15 August 2019

PEPANZ Submission: Maritime Transport (Offshore Installations) Amendment Bill

Overall, we support the Maritime Transport (Offshore Installations) Amendment Bill but consider some amendments are warranted.

PEPANZ-Submission-on-Maritime-Transport-Offshore-Installations-Amendment-Bill.-August-2019.


17 July 2019

PEPANZ Submission: Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill

This document constitutes PEPANZ’s submission to the Environment Committee on Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill, which closes for consultation on 16 July 2019.

PEPANZ-submission-on-Zero-Carbon-Bill-16-July-2019


28 June 2019

PEPANZ Submission: Taranaki 2050 Draft Roadmap

This document constitutes the PEPANZ’s submission to Venture Taranaki on the Taranaki 2050 Draft Roadmap1, which closes for consultation on 30 June 2019.

PEPANZ-submission-on-Taranaki-2050-Roadmap.-27-June-2019.


28 June 2019

PEPANZ Submission: Cross submissions on Options Paper

This document constitutes the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand’s (PEPANZ) submission in respect of Cross submissions on Options Paper.

PEPANZ-Further-Submission-to-the-GIC-on-information-disclosure.-June-2019


13 June 2019

PEPANZ Submission: Options for Amending the Gas Act 1992

This document constitutes the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand’s (PEPANZ) submission in respect of Discussion document: Options for amending the Gas Act 1992

PEPANZ-submission-on-the-Gas-Act-discussion-document-12-June-2019


27 May 2019

PEPANZ Submission: Application of OMV GSB Limited for marine consent

This document constitutes the PEPANZ’s submission in support of the application of OMV GSB limited for marine consent.

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27 May 2019

PEPANZ Submission: Reform of the Overseas Investment Act 2005 Consultation Document

This document constitutes the PEPANZ’s submission to the Treasury on the Reform of the Overseas Investment Act 2005 Consultation Document1, which closes for consultation on 24 May 2019.

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21 May 2019

PEPANZ Submission: Options for Information Disclosure in the Wholesale Gas Sector

This document constitutes the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand’s (PEPANZ) submission in respect of the Options for Information Disclosure in the Wholesale Gas Sector Consultation Paper.

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28 April 2019

PEPANZ Submission: Proposed Regional Coastal Plan for Taranaki

This document constitutes the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand’s (PEPANZ) submission in respect of the Proposed Regional Coastal Plan, which was released by the Taranaki Regional Council...

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22 January 2019

PEPANZ submission on the Maritime New Zealand mid-point review of the Oil Pollution Levy

This document constitutes the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand’s (“PEPANZ”) submission in respect of Maritime New Zealand’s consultation document Mid-point Review of the Oil Pollution Levy1, for...

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30 October 2018

PEPANZ Oral submission to the environment select committee

"It’s a privilege to speak. It is a privilege that has been denied to the many voices of affected workers.

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24 October 2018

PEPANZ Submission to the Electricity Price Review

This document constitutes the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand’s (PEPANZ) submission in respect of the Electricity Price Review, for which submissions close on 23 October 2018.

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15 October 2018

PEPANZ Submission on the Crown Minerals (Petroleum) Amendment Bill

This document constitutes the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand’s (PEPANZ) submission in respect of the Crown Minerals (Petroleum) Amendment Bill, for which submissions close on 11 October 2018.

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24 September 2018

PEPANZ Submission Improvements to the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme consultation document

This document constitutes the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand’s (PEPANZ) submission in respect of the Ministry for the Environment’s consultation Improvements to the New Zealand Emissions Trading...

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24 September 2018

PEPANZ Submission Proposed Policy for Regulating Decommissioning under the EEZ Act

This document constitutes the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand’s (“PEPANZ”) submission in respect of the Ministry for the Environment’s consultation Proposed Policy for Regulating Decommissioning.

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17 August 2018

PEPANZ further submission to the proposed Taranaki Coastal Plan

This is a further submission to the Proposed Regional Coastal Plan released by the Taranaki Regional Council in February 2018.

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17 August 2018

PEPANZ submission on the National Planning Standards

This document constitutes the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand’s (PEPANZ) submission to the Ministry for the Environment in respect of the National Planning Standards.

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07 August 2018

PEPANZ letter to Wellington Mayor Justin Lester

Our response to the petition from lobby group 350 Wellington, opposed to the New Zealand Petroleum Conference being held at any Wellington City Council-owned venues

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23 July 2018

PEPANZ submission on the Zero Carbon Bill

This document constitutes the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand’s (PEPANZ) submission in respect of the Ministry for the Environment’s Climate Your Say: Consultation on the Zero Carbon...

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25 June 2018

PEPANZ submission on the Crown Minerals Act Amendment Act

This document constitutes the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand’s (PEPANZ) submission in respect of the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill (Bill number 47-1), which was introduced to the...

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11 June 2018

PEPANZ submission to the Productivity Commission

This document constitutes the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand’s (PEPANZ) submission in respect of the Productivity Commissions’ draft report on the Low emissions economy inquiry, which was...

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01 May 2018

PEPANZ Submission to the Tax Working Group

This document constitutes the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand’s (PEPANZ) submission on some of the issues set out in the Tax Working Group’s (TWG) Future of Tax...

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01 May 2018

PEPANZ Submission on Proposed Coastal Plan for Taranaki

This document constitutes the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand’s (PEPANZ) submission in respect of the Proposed Regional Coastal Plan, which was released by the Taranaki Regional Council...

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23 March 2018

Marine Protection Rule 102 and Guidelines for Applicants of Certificates of Insurance

This document constitutes the PEPANZ’s submission in respect of both the proposed amendment to Marine Protection Rule 102 (“the Rule”) and on the Guidelines for Applicants of Certificates of Insurance...

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16 February 2018

Overseas Investment Amendment Bill

This document constitutes the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand’s (PEPANZ) submission in respect of the Overseas Investment Amendment Bill, which was introduced to the House of Representatives...

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13 February 2018

Proposed amendments to the EEZ Act for Board of Inquiry cost recovery

This document constitutes the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand’s (PEPANZ) submission in respect of the proposed amendments to the EEZ Act for Board of Inquiry cost recovery,...

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06 October 2017

PEPANZ submission: Low-emissions economy issues paper

This document constitutes the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand’s (PEPANZ) submission in respect of Low-emissions economy: Issues paper (“Issues Paper”), which was released by the New Zealand...

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14 September 2017

Regulation of jettisoned material from vehicles under the EEZ and Continental Shelf Act 2012: Proposed changes

This submission in respect of the Ministry for the Environment's Regulation of jettisoned material from vehicles under the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf Act 2012: Proposed changes, released by the Ministry for the Environment.

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02 August 2017

Proposed changes to Marine Protection Rules Part 102: Certificates of Insurance

This submission in respect of Rule amendments to give effect to changes to the financial security regime in Marine Protection Rules Part 102: Certificates of Insurance – Invitation to Comment (“Invitation to Comment”), which was released by the Ministry of Transport on 11 July 2017.

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05 July 2017

Taxation (Annual Rates for 2017–18, Employment and Investment Income, and Remedial Matters) Bill

This submission is in respect of the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2017–18, Employment and Investment Income, and Remedial Matters) Bill (“the Bill”), which was introduced to Parliament on 6 April 2017. 

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28 April 2017

Managing third party risk exposure from onshore petroleum wells

This submission is in respect of the discussion document Managing third party risk exposure from onshore petroleum wells (“discussion document”), which was released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (“MBIE”) on 22 March 2017.

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20 February 2017

Ministry of Transport's "Improving the Financial Security Regime for Offshore Oil and Gas Installations"

This submission is in respect of the discussion paper "Improving the Financial Security Regime for Offshore Oil and Gas Installations" (“the discussion paper”), which was released by the Ministry of Transport in December 2016

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16 September 2016

Ministry for the Environment's jettisoned material from rockets or space launch vehicles under the EEZ Act

This submission is in respect of the discussion document titled Proposed regulation of jettisoned material from rockets or space launch vehicles under the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act (“Discussion Document”), which was released by the Ministry for the Environment in August 2016.

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01 September 2016

Marlborough District Council's proposed Marlborough Environment Plan

This submission is in respect of the Marlborough District Council's Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan (“MEP”), which was publicly notified in June 2016. 

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12 August 2016

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Crown Minerals (Minerals & Petroleum) Fees Review 2016

This submission in respect of the discussion document Crown Minerals (Minerals & Petroleum) Fees Review 2016 (“discussion document”), which was released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) in July 2016.

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14 March 2016

Local Government and Environment Committee's Resource Legislation Amendment Bill

This submission is in respect of the Resource Legislation Amendment Bill (“the Bill”), which was introduced to Parliament in November 2015.

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11 March 2016

Ministry for the Environment's Consultation Document for A New Marine Protected Areas Act

This submission is in respect of A New Marine Protected Areas Act: Consultation Document (“the consultation document”), which was released by the Ministry for the Environment in January 2016. 

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07 December 2015

Gisborne District Council's proposed Gisborne Regional Freshwater Plan dated August 2015

This submission is in respect of the Gisborne District Council's proposed Gisborne Regional Freshwater Plan (“the Plan”) dated August 2015. 

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30 October 2015

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Health and Safety at Work (Worker Engagement, Participation and Representation) Regulations 2016

This submission is in respect of the exposure draft of the Health and Safety at Work (Worker Engagement, Participation, and Representation) Regulations 2016 (the Regulations), released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) on 5 October 2015.

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12 October 2015

South Taranaki District Council's proposed South Taranaki District Plan

This submission is in respect of the South Taranaki District Council's proposed South Taranaki District Plan (“the Plan”), which was publicly notified on 15 August 2015. 

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25 September 2015

Greater Wellington Regional Council's proposed Natural Resources Plan for the Wellington Region

This submission is in respect of the Greater Wellington Regional Council's proposed Natural Resources Plan for the Wellington Region (“the Plan”), which was publicly notified by the Wellington Regional Council on 31 July 2015.

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26 June 2015

Taranaki Regional Council's draft Freshwater and Land Management Plan for Taranaki

This submission is in respect of the Taranaki Regional Council's draft Freshwater and Land Management Plan for Taranaki (“the draft plan”), which was released by the Taranaki Regional Council (TRC) in May 2015

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01 May 2015

New Zealand Customs Service's Customs and Excise Act 1996 Review

This submission is in respect of the New Zealand Customs Service's Customs and Excise Act 1996 Review - Discussion Paper 2015 (“discussion paper”), which was released by the New Zealand Customs Service (“Customs”) in March 2015

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09 April 2015

Local Government and Environment Select Committee's Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill

This submission is in respect of the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill (“the Bill”).

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14 November 2014

Gisborne District Council's Draft Freshwater Plan for the Gisborne Region

This submission is in respect of the Gisborne District Council's Draft Freshwater Plan for the Gisborne Region (“the Freshwater Plan”), released for consultation by Gisborne District Council (GDC) in September 2014. 

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01 August 2014

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's "Developing Regulations to support the new Health and Safety at Work" Act

This submission is in respect of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's consultation document Developing Regulations to support the new Health and Safety at Work Act (“discussion document”), which was released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) for comment on 22 May 2014.

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27 June 2014

Ministry of Transport's consultation on Financial Assurance Requirements for Offshore Installations

This submission is on the Ministry of Transport's consultation document, Increasing the minimum financial assurance requirement for offshore installations (“consultation document”), which was released by the Ministry of Transport (“the Ministry”) on 29 May 2014.

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06 June 2014

New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals' Crown Minerals (Minerals & Petroleum) Partial Fees Review 2014

This submission is in respect of the New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals' consultation document Crown Minerals (Minerals & Petroleum) Partial Fees Review 2014, which was released by New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals (NZP&M) for comment on 14 May 2014.

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09 May 2014

Transport and Industrial Relations Committee Health and Safety Reform Bill

This submission is in respect of the Health and Safety Reform Bill (“the Bill”).

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14 March 2014

Stratford District Council's District Plan Review - Managing Energy Resource Development and the Effects of Climate Change

This submission is in respect of the Stratford District Council's Stratford District Plan Review - Managing Energy Resource Development and the Effects of Climate Change – Discussion Document - December 2013 (“discussion document”).

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05 February 2014

Finance and Expenditure Committee's Taxation (Annual Rates, Employee Allowances, and Remedial Matters) Bill

This submission is in respect of the Taxation (Annual Rates, Employee Allowances, and Remedial Matters) Bill (“the Bill”).

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01 November 2013

Ministry for the Environment's Draft Hydraulic Fracturing Guidelines for Local Government

This submission is in respect of the Ministry for the Environment's draft document Managing Environmental Effects of Petroleum Development Activities (including Hydraulic Fracturing): Guidelines for Local Government (“Guidelines”), released by the Ministry for the Environment in October 2013.

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25 September 2013

Ministry for the Environment's activity classifications under the EEZ Act

This submission is in respect of the Ministry for the Environments's Activity Classifications under the EEZ Act: A discussion document on the regulation of exploratory drilling, discharges of harmful substances and dumping of waste in the Exclusive Economic Zone and continental shelf (“discussion document”), which was released by the Ministry for the Environment in August 2013.

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28 June 2013

Department of Conservation's 2012 Code of Conduct for Minimising Acoustic Disturbance to Marine Mammals

This input is in respect of proposed revisions to the Department of Conservation's 2012 Code of Conduct for Minimising Acoustic Disturbance to Marine Mammals from Seismic Survey Operations (“Code of Conduct” or “Code”), which was issued by the Department of Conservation (DOC) in July 2012.

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27 May 2013

Ministry for the Environment's Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2013

This submission is in respect of the Ministry for the Environment's consultation draft of the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2013 (“the draft regulations”) released for comment on 22 May 2013. 

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17 May 2013

Ministry for the Environment's Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects - Permitted Activities) Regulations 2013

This submission is in respect of the Ministry for the Environment's consultation draft of the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects—Permitted Activities) Regulations 2013 (“the draft regulations”) released for comment on 6 May 2013.

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27 February 2013

Local Government and Environment Committee's Resource Management Reform Bill

This submission is in respect of the Local Government and Environment Committee's the Resource Management Reform Bill (“the Bill”). 

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08 February 2013

Maritime New Zealand's review of the Oil Pollution Levy, Industry Consultation Document December 2012

This submission is in respect of Maritime New Zealand's review of the Oil Pollution Levy, Industry Consultation Document December 2012 (“consultation document”).

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25 January 2013

Commerce Committee's Crown Minerals (Permitting and Crown Land) Bill - Supplementary Order Paper dated 27 November 2012

This submission is in respect of the Commerce Committee's Supplementary Order Paper (“SoP”) to the Crown Minerals (Permitting and Crown Land) Bill (“the Bill”).

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02 November 2012

Commerce Committee's Crown Minerals (Permitting and Crown Land) Bill

This submission is in respect to the Commerce Committee's Crown Minerals (Permitting and Crown Land) Bill (“the Bill”).

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12 October 2012

Transport and Industrial Relations Committee's Marine Legislation Bill

This submission is in respect of the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee's Marine Legislation Bill (“the Bill”).

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27 July 2012

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's review of the Health and Safety in Employment (Petroleum Exploration and Extraction) Regulations 1999

This submission is in respect of Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's review of the Health and Safety in Employment (Petroleum Exploration and Extraction) Regulations 1999 (the “discussion document”).

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29 June 2012

Ministry for the Environment's Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Bill

This submission is in respect of "Managing our oceans - a discussion document on the regulations proposed under the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf" (Environmental Effects) Bill (“discussion document”) released by the Ministry for the Environment in May 2012.

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20 April 2012

Ministry of Economic Development's review of the Crown Minerals Act 1991 Regime

This submission is in respect of the Ministry of Economic Development's review of the Crown Minerals Act 1991 (the “Act”) regime and the proposals set out in the March 2012 discussion paper entitled “Review of the Crown Minerals Act 1991 Regime” (the “discussion paper”). 

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