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NC-013··National-led coalition (with ACT & NZ First)·legislation

Offshore Renewable Energy Bill introduced

Win +1

What 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

Sources