8456 (2026). Teanau Tuiono to the Associate Minister for Energy
Written Question
Published date: 02 Apr 2026
8456 (2026). Teanau Tuiono to the Associate Minister for Energy: What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office, sent, received or requested on the impact of the war at the Strait of Hormuz on New Zealand by date and title?
Hon Shane Jones: As the Minister for Associate Energy- I have received the following information:
Implications to oil and gas markets of Middle East conflict Date: 1 March 2026;
Advice on New Zealand response to a proposed IEA collection action Date: 11 March 2026;
Overview of IEA Oil Tickets Date: 11 March 2026;
Background to the International Energy Agency Date: 12 March 2026;
Options for mitigating fuel shortages Date: 14 March 2026;
- Update on fuel export restrictions in South Korea Date: 14 March 2026;
- 2026.03.06 Fortnightly Report- Associate Energy;
- Cabinet Oral item- Updates on the Middle East conflict March 08 March 2026; and
- Cabinet Oral item- Updates on the Middle East conflict March 15, 2026.
In addition to this, I have received a range of advice on the impact of the war in the Strait of Hormuz including advice on fuel prices, fuel stocks in New Zealand and on the water, engagement with the fuel sector, daily updates from the All of Government response, engagement with our international partners such as Australia and Singapore.