16874 (2026). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Associate Minister for Energy

16874 (2026). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Associate Minister for Energy: Further to WPQ 11810 (2026), if the Ministry does not hold complete contractual shipment information for May and June 2026, how does the Ministry assess New Zealand's fuel security for those months?

Hon Shane Jones: In the absence of complete contractual shipment information, the Ministry assesses New Zealand’s fuel security using a combination of rolling information provided by fuel importers and wider market intelligence. This includes current and near‑term fuel stock levels, updates on cargoes that are en route or being scheduled, information on refinery operations and shipping conditions, and importer assessments of their ability to meet domestic demand. The Ministry also compares reported stock levels against minimum stockholding obligations, engages regularly with fuel importers through the Fuel Sector Coordination Entity, and monitors international fuel markets and geopolitical developments to assess risks to supply