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New Zealand's government has committed NZ$80 million ($48 million) to develop critical minerals resources, leveraging the Regional Infrastructure Fund. This funding supports local projects and aligns with the country's 2025 critical minerals strategy aimed at enhancing domestic processing. Additionally, New Zealand joined 32 countries at the 2026 IEA Ministerial meeting, endorsing a Declaration for critical minerals security, emphasizing their importance for energy security and clean energy transition.