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New Zealand to reverse ban on oil and gas exploration

New Zealand plans to reverse a five-year ban on oil and gas exploration, sparking backlash from political foes and environmentalists.
Resources Minister Shane Jones criticized the ban for hindering investment and endangering energy security.
Greens co-leader Chloe Swarbrick condemned the government's move as exacerbating the climate crisis.

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The Maritime Executive

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New Zealand to Reverse its 2018 Offshore Oil Exploration Ban

New Zealand’s government is moving to reverse a ban on offshore petroleum exploration, part of a suite of proposed amendments to the country’s Minera...

1 year ago

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Hürriyet Daily News

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New Zealand to end ban on oil and gas exploration

New Zealand's government said on June 9 it plans to reverse a five-year-old ban on new oil and gas exploration, igniting a backlash from political opponents and environmental groups.

1 year ago·Türkiye

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Bloomberg

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New Zealand Set to Scrap Oil, Gas Exploration Ban in Second Half

New Zealand’s government is pressing ahead with plans to lift a ban on offshore petroleum exploration, citing energy security challenges from “rapidly” declining natural gas reserves.

1 year ago·United States

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Reuters

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New Zealand to introduce bill to reverse oil and gas exploration ban

New Zealand's government said on Sunday it would introduce legislation to remove a controversial ban on offshore petroleum exploration to attract investment to the country's oil and gas sector.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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