Employer Bulletin | 30 March 2026
- Mar 29
- 2 min read
Here's what is leading the news for employers this week:
The latest data on fuel stocks shows New Zealand continues to hold healthy levels of petrol, diesel and jet fuel, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones say.“
As at midnight on Sunday 15 March, combined petrol, diesel and jet fuel stocks equated to about 49 days of cover nationwide, including fuel held onshore in storage terminals and fuel already on ships bound for New Zealand,” Ms Willis says.
“It’s important to remember that fuel supply is inherently dynamic. Stock levels fluctuate week to week as fuel is consumed and new shipments arrive.
“Levels are down slightly from last week, but the changes reflect normal patterns of consumption and shipping. They are not a sign of supply disruption.
“From this week, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is also reporting on the pipeline of fuel shipments currently en route to New Zealand.”
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