ACT's Energy Policy
ACT supports all forms of energy generation including fossil fuels, opposes politically mandated renewable targets, wants to remove regulatory barriers to new energy investment, and supports nuclear energy exploration for New Zealand. They prioritise energy security and low prices.
In simple terms
Allow all types of energy production including gas and nuclear, remove rules that favour renewables over other energy sources, and focus on keeping electricity affordable.
Green Party's Energy Policy
The Green Party supports 100% renewable energy by 2030, community energy ownership, eliminating fossil fuel subsidies, building new wind, solar and geothermal capacity, and ensuring all homes have access to affordable, clean energy.
In simple terms
Get to 100% renewable electricity by 2030, let communities own their own solar and wind power, cut fossil fuel subsidies, and ensure clean energy is affordable for everyone.
Labour's Energy Policy
Labour set a target of 100% renewable electricity by 2030, supported new wind and solar generation, invested in the Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme, banned new coal boilers, and opposed reopening offshore oil and gas. They also funded the just transition away from fossil fuels.
In simple terms
Power all of NZ with 100% renewables by 2030, build big pumped hydro storage, ban new coal boilers, and help workers and communities transition away from fossil fuels.
National's Energy Policy
National has lifted the ban on offshore oil and gas exploration, supports fast-tracking new energy generation, opposes early closure of the Huntly coal-fired power station, and is reviewing the renewable energy target. They focus on energy security and affordable prices.
In simple terms
Restart oil and gas exploration, keep coal power available as a backup, ensure electricity stays affordable, and fast-track new power stations.
NZ First's Energy Policy
NZ First supports maintaining New Zealand's energy sovereignty, opposes closing down existing gas and coal capacity before alternatives are ready, supports the offshore oil and gas sector, and is cautious about renewable targets that risk energy security or high electricity prices.
In simple terms
Keep oil and gas as part of the energy mix for security, don't rush to renewables before alternatives are ready, and keep electricity prices affordable for households and businesses.
Te Pāti Māori's Energy Policy
Te Pāti Māori supports rapid decarbonisation of the energy sector, community and hapū ownership of renewable energy, ensuring Māori share in renewable energy revenues, and addressing energy poverty in Māori communities through subsidised clean energy.
In simple terms
Move quickly to renewable energy, let Māori communities own wind and solar projects, ensure Māori benefit from NZ's renewable energy wealth, and fix energy poverty in Māori households.