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National | Jacinda Ardern

PM announces new ban on future oil, gas exploration

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has received criticism this morning from Taranaki and the oil sector after announcing the government's new ban on future oil and gas exploration.

In a step to address climate change, no further permits of offshore oil exploration will be granted.

In her defence, Ardern says current jobs and existing permits will not be affected.