BORA Crown Minerals (Petroluem Exploration) Amendment Bill [pdf, 129 KB]
...relation to the latest version of the Bill (PCO 21527/2.2). We will provide you with further advice if the final version includes amendments that affect the conclusions in this advice. 3. The intent of the Bill is to prohibit the grant of any new offshore exploration permits for petroleum and to offer onshore exploration permits in Taranaki only. The Bill therefore amends the Crown Minerals Act 1991 to specify that: a. new exploration permits for petroleum will be available only in onsho...