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Economic zones proposed to incentivise domestic fuel producers

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 16 Jul 2025, 8:01am
Photo / Tania Whyte
Photo / Tania Whyte

Economic zones proposed to incentivise domestic fuel producers

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 16 Jul 2025, 8:01am

The Associate Energy Minister's suggesting domestic fuel producers could get special treatment, to shore up energy security. 

The Government's asking for feedback on its draft long-term fuel strategy.  

It focuses on resilience, domestic infrastructure, low-carbon alternatives, and security. 

Shane Jones told Heather di Plessis-Allan special economic zones present a great opportunity. 

He says in other countries they offer a range of incentives through tailored tax treatment and planning rules for the particular site, with areas like Marsden Point already an energy precinct. 

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