Business leaders warn of New Zealand energy security risks

New Zealand Herald · Tim McCready · 2026-10-26 03:00 UTC

Leaders rate preparedness for prolonged fuel disruption at 2.80/5.

Business leaders believe New Zealand coped well with this year’s fuel crisis. But they are far less sure it would cope with the next one — and are even more worried about the long-term supply of gas.

Asked how well-prepared New Zealand is for a prolonged disruption to fuel supply,respondents to this year’s Mood of the Boardroom survey give an average rating of 2.80/5, where 1 represents “not prepared” and 5 represents “well prepared”.

Opinion is evenly split: 39% rate preparedness at 1 or 2, 30% at 3 and 29% at 4 or 5.

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