New Zealand ends Ardern-era ban on oil and gas exploration

(Reuters) -New Zealand’s parliament on Thursday passed legislation to reopen the country for offshore oil and gas exploration, lifting a ban imposed by former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Read full story

Source : https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/07/31/new-zealand-ends-ardern-era-ban-on-oil-and-gas-exploration