Minerals Strategy for New Zealand to 2040

The Strategy outlines New Zealand’s plan to develop its minerals sector though to 2040, with the overarching goal of doubling the value of New Zealand’s mineral exports to USD 3 billion by 2035. 

The Strategy is anchored by two guiding principles: 

1. Te Tiriti o Waitangi: Mineral development must honour Treaty settlements and commitments, recognise iwi and hapū rights and interests, and support their participation in resource management and economic opportunities. 
2. Responsible Development: Minerals production must protect the environment, ensure worker health and safety, and consider impacts on regional communities, including strong rehabilitation and risk‑mitigation standards.

The Strategy sets out three desired outcomes: 

1. Productive:  A more efficient regulatory system, increased innovation, investment attraction, and undertaking domestic processing prior to export, supporting sector growth and national prosperity.
2. Valued:  Improved public understanding of mineral resources and sector performance, supported by better data on mineral potential, production and use.
3. Resilient:  Development of critical minerals and strengthened international partnerships to reduce supply chain risks for New Zealand and its trading partners.

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