On Wednesday, 25 January 2012, the Governor-General
of New Zealand gave Royal Assent to the Minerals Programme for Petroleum (2005) Amendment (Priority
in Time Removal) Order 2012.
The revised Minerals Programme for Petroleum incorporating the changes made by the Order will take effect from Wednesday, 1 February 2012.
From 1 February 2012, Priority in Time (PIT) applications for petroleum exploration permits will no longer be accepted.
Any PIT applications received after 30 August 2011 will not be considered (in accordance with section 22(2) of the Crown Minerals Act 1991).
A copy of the Order and the revised Minerals Programme for Petroleum are available for public inspection on the
New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals website
www.nzpam.govt.nz
This notice is given in accordance with section 19(b) of the Crown Minerals Act 1991.
Dated at Wellington this 25th day of January 2012.
HON PHIL HEATLEY, Minister of Energy and Resources.