Minister defends decision to grant new oil exploration permits
The government-granted oil and gas exploration permits will open the door for thousands of new jobs, says resource minister.
Jason Walls Wed, 10 Dec 2014
Some 15 new oil and gas exploration permits have been granted to companies, including Chevron NZ and Statoil Exploration, in the government’s latest round of block offers.
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges told NBR if New Zealand were to open up another basin and there was a significant
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