• Policy

        • Niue

        • 2020

        Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus

        The Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus (PACER Plus) is free trade agreement between Australia, New Zealand, Samoa, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Niue, Vanuatu, and Cook Islands.The Agreement immediately eliminates tariffs on imports into Australia and New Zealand from the other signatories. The Pacific Island Countries have committed to lowering or eliminating tariffs on goods imported from Australia and New Zealand including: Electric generation equipment Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances, and other advanced machineryElectric motors, transformers, batteries, and capacitorsMotor vehicles and vehicle parts (except for motor vehicle imports into Myanmar and Vietnam)Mineral ore and processed products including…

        • Policy

        • New Zealand

        • 2013

        NABERSNZ

        …buildings in New Zealand. The New Zealand scheme, NABERSNZ™, is based on the successful National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS) and has been adapted for New Zealand conditions. NABERSNZ™ is a voluntary scheme that aims to assist owners and tenants to reduce energy use and costs, and reduce greenhouse emissions. Under NABERSNZ™ qualified assessors measure and score the energy performance of office buildings, giving tenants and owners a star rating out of 6. Ratings can be achieved for a whole building, base building, or tenancy. The scheme is licensed to EECA and is administered by the New Zealand Green…

        • Policy

        • New Zealand

        • 2026

        Engine Fuel Specification Amendment Regulations 2011

        The Engine Fuel Specification Regulations were amended to temporarily allow fuel that meets the Australian fuel specification to be sold or supplied in New Zealand.

        • Policy

        • New Zealand

        • 1991

        Crown Minerals Act 1991

        The Crown Minerals Act of 1991 promotes prospecting, exploration, and mining of Crown-owned minerals in New Zealand by providing for the efficient allocation of rights, the effective management and regulation of those rights, and a fair financial return to the Crown.  The Act establishes that the ownership by the Crown of all petroleum, gold, silver, and uranium, in addition to all minerals in the offshore Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and Extended Continental Shelf (ECS) (Section 10). Other minerals may be privately or state-owned; mineral ownership is recorded by the office of the Registrar-General of Land and does…

        • Policy

        • New Zealand

        • 2012

        Business Growth Agenda

        …informed by the Government’s response to a report by the Green Growth Advisory Group. The Green Growth Advisory Group was established by the Government in January 2011 and was tasked with exploring how New Zealand can build a more productive and competitive economy, while also achieving high-quality environmental outcomes. The central conclusion of the report was that New Zealand needs a broad growth strategy where all sectors take into account their environmental performance rather than focusing on a select group of ‘green’ industries. Government agreed and in response recommendations contained in the report have been integrated into this…

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 1999

        Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for Electric and Gas Appliances

        Australia's Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) are part of the broader Equipment Energy Efficiency (E3) program. The E3 program aims to increase the energy efficiency of appliances and equipment used in Australia and New Zealand. As at December 2010 May 2019, MEPS covers 17 22 product types including refrigerators, freezers, clothes dryers, electric water heaters, air conditioners and electric motors. Swimming pool pumps and portable air conditioners will be added in 2020.

        • Policy

        • New Zealand

        • 2020

        Fuel Industry Act

        The law regulates the fuel industry and establishes clear rules governing interactions and competition among its participants. The 2023 amendment established a minimum fuel stockholding obligation under Part 4. This sets out the minimum amount of stock fuel importers must hold within New Zealand’s Exclusive Economic Zone. The obligation applies to petrol, diesel and jet fuel.

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2013

        Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA)

        The Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA) enterred into force in 2013. It notably provides for the elimination of import tariffs for the following energy sector goods: Steel coilsAutomotive componentsMotor vehiclesThe rules of origin delineated in the Agreement mirror those of the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area.  Goods are considered as originating from a signatory country, and can thus benefit from preferential tariff treatment if:they are wholly produced or obtained in the country they qualify for a change in HS code as defined for each goodthey meet minimum regional value content requirements

        • Policy

        • New Zealand

        • 2017

        Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund

        The Government established a contestable fund to encourage innovation, investment and help accelerate uptake of electric and other low emission vehicles in New Zealand. Funding started in 2017, and regular rounds were set to boost charging infrastructures uptake.As of 2024, about $80 million were disbursed by the EECA through this fund, with more than 1400 EV chargers co-funded nationwide, and more than 700 co-funded chargers operational. 

        • Policy

        • New Zealand

        • 2024

        Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund

        …New Zealand. The fund will be administered by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), with the objectives to: a.    Continue to build the transport sector’s confidence to invest in the adoption of zero emission trucks, non-public transport buses and heavy vans beyond demonstration, by supporting integration of zero emissions vehicles into their fleets. b.    Gather insights into other operational barriers to widespread uptake and commercialisation, such as charging and refuelling requirements and behaviour change amongst operators, and c.    Provide market signals to international original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), with the intent of encouraging supply of ZEHVs to New Zealand…

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