New Zealand will allow oil and gas exploration.

New Zealand has ended its ban on oil and gas exploration in its territory. The move ends a ban instituted in 2018 by the previous government. Environmental groups have denounced the move as opening the country to sever environmental risk.

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https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/new-zealand-ends-ardern-era-ban-oil-gas-exploration-2025-07-31/