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Good morning Antony,

Thank you for your email in which you submitted an Official Information Act request as follows:

"Under the Official Information Act 1982, I am requesting the following information regarding New Zealand’s national fuel security and reserves:
Historical Stock Levels: A dataset or report showing the average monthly fuel reserve levels (measured in "days of cover") held within New Zealand over the past 30 years.

Reason for Request:

There is a perceived lack of historical context in current media reporting, which may lead to public concern without a baseline for comparison. Understanding the long-term trends of our fuel supply is essential for informed public discourse."

Minister Watts is considering your request in accordance with the Act, and you can expect a response by 23 April 2026.

Kind regards,

Office of Hon Simon Watts
 
Minister of Climate Change
Minister for Energy
Minister of Local Government
Minister of Revenue

 
Email: [Simon Watts request email] | Website: www.beehive.govt.nz  
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand

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Good morning Antony,

We are writing regarding your Official Information Act request below.

We have transferred your request to the Office of Hon Shane Jones, as Associate Minister for Energy. The information to which your request relates is not held by us but is believed to be more closely connected with the functions of Hon Shane Jones' Office. In these circumstances, we are required by section 14 of the OIA to transfer your request.

You will hear further from the Office of Hon Shane Jones concerning your request.

Kind regards,

Office of Hon Simon Watts
 
Minister of Climate Change
Minister for Energy
Minister of Local Government
Minister of Revenue

 
Email: [Simon Watts request email] | Website: www.beehive.govt.nz  
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand

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Dear Anton,

On behalf of the Hon Shane Jones, I wish to officially acknowledge your Official Information request received by our office on 25 March 2026 requesting the following information:

"Under the Official Information Act 1982, I am requesting the following information regarding New Zealand’s national fuel security and reserves:
Historical Stock Levels: A dataset or report showing the average monthly fuel reserve levels (measured in "days of cover") held within New Zealand over the past 30 years.

Reason for Request:

There is a perceived lack of historical context in current media reporting, which may lead to public concern without a baseline for comparison. Understanding the long-term trends of our fuel supply is essential for informed public discourse."

We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible, and, in any event no later than 24 April 2026. If we are unable to respond to your request by then, we will notify you of an extension of that timeframe.

Kind regards,

Office of Hon Shane Jones
Minister for Regional Development | Minister for Resources | Minister for Oceans and Fisheries | Associate Minister of Finance | Associate Minister for Energy

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Dear Antony,

On behalf of Minister Hon Shane Jones, please find attached a letter addressed to you.

Kind regards,

Office of Hon Shane Jones
Minister for Regional Development | Minister for Resources | Minister for Oceans and Fisheries | Associate Minister of Finance | Associate Minister for Energy

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Kia ora Antony, 

 

Please see attached MBIE's response to your request made under the
Official Information Act 1982 (DOIA-REQ-0030778). 

 

Ngā mihi nui

 

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