Exhibit

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-164572 on Form S-8 and Registration Statement No. 333-208531 on Form S-3 of our reports dated November 22, 2016, relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of New Jersey Resources Corporation and subsidiaries (the “Company”), and the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of New Jersey Resources Corporation for the year ended September 30, 2016.