The resources and oil sector says the rise of the Greens is forcing a change in its approach.
While the return of a National-led Government meant initiatives under way would continue, the success of the Green Party at the election was a "major" consideration.
"It's a signal that environmental issues
are gaining in importance among some sectors of public opinion and in New Zealand generally. That's something we in the resource sector are taking account of and will be working more on across a broad front," said Bernie Napp, a senior policy analyst at resources umbrella group Straterra.
Several law changes affecting the sector were looming including Resource Management Act reform shortening the approval period for medium-scale projects, offshore drilling rules and a review of the Crown Minerals Act.
"It's business as usual, which is positive from our point of view. If you look at their post-election action plan anything there that relates to the resource sector is consistent with what the Government's been wanting to do over the past three years," said Napp.
