In this bulletin, we present the 2026 Gas Supply and Demand study, prepared by PwC, and remind you about the upcoming CCO annual exercise and industry training session. Read More
In this bulletin, we remind you that submissions on our FY2027 work programme and levy are due by 9 February and tell you about a proposal to update the 2026 national average emissions factor for natural gas. Read more
On 10 February 2026, Firstgas notified us of proposed amendments to its Critical Contingency Management Plan (CCMP). The draft CCMP can be read below. The proposed changes are primarily designed to simplify, streamline, and improve the readability of the CCMP.
In this news bulletin, we present our Statement of Intent 2026-2028 and 2025 Levy, and provide updates on the annual CCO exercise and Gas Information Exchange Protocol consultation. We also connect to a Commerce Commission consultation on Gas DPP4. Read online
In this bulletin, we open consultation on the proposed FY2026 work programme and associated Levy industry participants will pay. We also share recent announcements from the upstream industry about drilling activity and confirm our summer opening hours. Read online
In this news bulletin, we advise readers that Annual Monitoring Disclosures and Certificates are due shortly and that we are consulting on correcting submission errors at the Tuakau gas gate.
About the 2026 Gas Supply and Demand study
The 2026 Gas Supply and Demand Study provides an updated view of how New Zealand’s gas market may respond as indigenous gas supplies continue to decline.
In this news bulletin, we remind readers that the FY2026 Work Programme and Levy consultation closes on Friday 7 February, and advise you when the annual CCO exercise will take place. We also let you know how to receive emails with information on gas production and unplanned outages.
The Gas Levy of Industry Participants (Levy) is our main source of funding. The other source of funding is market fees. For more information, see Funding. Setting the levy
The levy is authorised by way of regulations, which we recommend to the Minister each year.
Our Statements of Intent set out the intended scope and objectives of our operations for the following three financial years.