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Have you submitted your annual summary report?
As at 11 April 2023, we’ve received 722 of the 845 annual summary reports due. 81% were submitted through the online permitting system. Thank you for filing your reports online and on time.
Block Offer 2020 tender opens
The Block Offer 2020 tender for petroleum exploration permits opened today.
Regulator’s Update – March 2023
In this issue of the Regulator's Update: Check out the new Geodata Catalogue, a reminder submit your annual summary report, an update on the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill, results from our recent survey on minerals permitting and a compliance update.
Find free geoscience information about New Zealand in our new Geodata Catalogue
The new and improved geoscience information portal, the Geodata Catalogue is now live. Browse the collection of free geoscience exploration data and reports, collected by permit holders and the government.
Annual summary reports – due date approaching
Permit holders can submit their 2022 period annual summary reports (ASRs) from now. They’re due by 31 March 2023. Find guidance below on submitting your ASR and information about our upcoming in-person workshop for permit holders in Greymouth.