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New Kermadec mineral reservation 2026-2028
A news item advising the declaration of a new mineral reservation over the Kermadec Arc taking effect from 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2028.
Regulators update December 2025
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Welcome to this issue of the Regulator’s update, a newsletter for permit holders and other people interested in the regulatory work of New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals.
Critical Minerals in New Zealand
Modern technologies, from home electronics to pharmaceuticals and medicine, rely on a wide range of minerals.