How to Have Your Say
We all have a stake in where our energy comes from, how we use our energy, and the impact our energy choices have on the world around us.
The government is now consulting and seeks your views on the medium- and long-term energy policy issues to inform the development of the final strategy. This draft is a basis for consultation with all New Zealanders. Some decisions on New Zealand's energy future have already been made, while other initiatives are under development. A mix of government decisions and proposals for consultation are included in each chapter of Part 2. Areas where further investigation and analysis would be useful are also signalled. You are encouraged to answer the suggested questions or you can submit a statement about your views.
This draft NZES does not provide details on timing, resources, or accountabilities. Its purpose is to identify the direction and range of actions or options as a basis for engagement and refinement with stakeholders. Implementation issues will be considered in the action plan to accompany the final NZES.
When responding, please state whether you are responding as an individual or representing the views of an organisation. If responding on behalf of an organisation, please make it clear who the organisation represents and, where applicable, how the views of members were assembled.
Confidentiality and Data Protection
Respondents should note that written submissions or comments provided to the Ministry of Economic Development on the draft NZES will be subject to the Official Information Act (OIA) 1982. The OIA requires the information to be made available unless there is good reason, pursuant to the Act, to withhold the information, and that good reason outweighs the public interest in making the information available.
If you want information that you provide to be treated as confidential, please clearly identify the material and explain to us why you believe the information should be withheld under the provisions of the OIA.
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