Forestry industry unsure if it's included in NZ national fuel planThursday 2 Apr 2026
Forest Owners Association chief executive Elizabeth Heeg told Morning Report on Tuesday there was concern in the industry that it was not specifically noted in the plan. "The guidance that came out with the revised fuel plan on Friday did say that it's food supply and primary production that would be prioritised during time-critical periods, but we're just looking for assurance that forestry is included in that primary production." She pointed to time-critical work such as clearing trees felled in storms before they attracted fungus, ruining their usability as timber. More >> Source: RNZ Related: NZ Fuel plan to protect economy amid disruption The Government has released updates to the National Fuel Plan to respond to fuel supply uncertainty driven by the conflict in the Middle East, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones say. “While there is currently no need for fuel restrictions, the public can be assured that the Government is planning carefully, acting early and making sure New Zealand is well positioned to respond, whatever the global environment brings,” Nicola Willis says. “Ensuring New Zealand has the fuel we need to protect jobs, livelihoods and the wider economy is our first priority in managing the impact of global fuel disruption. “The updates released today give practical effect to the National Fuel Plan established in 2024 and reflect the specific potential risks New Zealand could face as a result of major fuel disruption driven by the conflict in the Middle East.” The plan outlines four clear phases that respond proportionately to the risks to New Zealand’s fuel security. These phases are assessed separately for petrol, diesel and jet fuel to reflect their different functions and challenges. More >> Source: NZ Government  | ||
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