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Reports of the decline of Oil and Gas in New Zealand are greatly exaggerated, says Pepanz boss
video My new role as Chief Executive of the Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand (PEPANZ) is something of a homecoming for me as I'm proudly born and bred in Taranaki. This time 12 months ago I certainly didn't think I'd be in this position, but when the opportunity came up last year I didn't have to think twice. Why? Because despite some well-known challenges, I have no doubt the oil and gas industry has a positive future in New Zealand. To paraphrase a well-known expression – reports of its demise have been greatly exaggerated. People in Taranaki understand better than most how ... (full story)