Approval process for offshore drilling
Find out what approvals are needed before drilling for oil and gas in the EEZ.
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Find out what approvals are needed before drilling for oil and gas in the EEZ.
Operators wanting to drill for oil and gas in New Zealand waters must first get the following approvals: