UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRICATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a - 16 OR 15b - 16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of:November 2008
Commission File Number: 001-13803
AUSTRAL PACIFIC ENERGY LTD.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Level 3, 40 Johnston Street, Wellington 6145 New Zealand
(Address of Principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F
Form 20-Fx Form 40-F¨
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ______
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ______
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yesx No¨
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):0-29344
SUBMITTED HEREWITH
Exhibits
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| 99.1 | Interim Financial Statements for the period ended September 30, 2008 |
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| 99.2 | Management Discussion and Analysis for the period ended September 30, 2008 |
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| 99.3 | Form 52-109F2 – Certification of Interim Filings – CEO |
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| 99.4 | Form 52-109F2 – Certification of Interim Filings - CFO |
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| 99.5 | Press release date November 14, 2008 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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| Austral Pacific Energy Ltd. |
| (Registrant) |
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Date: 14 November 2008 | By: | /s/ T Jewell |
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| | (Signature) |
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| | Thompson Bruce Jewell |
| Title: | CEO and President |
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