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Environmental Groups Urge Against New Zealand LNG Funding

12/12/2025

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Environmental and energy groups urged New Zealand Government not to fund an LNG import terminal, arguing it would waste hundreds of millions and raise energy costs.
They said LNG funding would hinder carbon reduction and called for more effective local solutions to meet energy needs and boost productivity.
The Government announced a procurement process for an LNG facility to support hydro-based electricity system during dry years and will gauge interest.

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Environmental and energy groups urged New Zealand Government not to fund an LNG import terminal, arguing it would waste hundreds of millions and raise energy costs.
They said LNG funding would hinder carbon reduction and called for more effective local solutions to meet energy needs and boost productivity.
The Government announced a procurement process for an LNG facility to support hydro-based electricity system during dry years and will gauge interest.