NC-013··National-led coalition (with ACT & NZ First)·legislation
Offshore Renewable Energy Bill introduced
Win +1What happened
Offshore Renewable Energy Bill introduced (Dec 2024); select committee reported June 2025. Would create feasibility/commercial permit regime for offshore wind. Not yet enacted.
Why it matters
Enables large-scale offshore renewable generation long-term.
Impact assessment
Positive enabling framework; score provisional until enacted and projects proceed.
Limitations: Not yet enacted. Re-score when royal assent confirmed.
Attribution
primary (high confidence) -National
Energy Minister; ElectrifyNZ programme.
Coalition period: National-led coalition (with ACT & NZ First) (27 November 2023 - present)
Categories
mitigation