Invitation for comments

17 July 2026

The expert panel issued Minute 3 clarifying an administrative error that occurred during the invitation to comment process.

The closing date for comments under this Minute is 13 August 2026.

Minute 3 of the expert panel (PDF, 186 KB)

29 June 2026

The expert panel issued Minute 2 to record their decision on which parties are to be invited to comment. 

Minute 2 of the expert panel (PDF, 974KB)

The closing date for comments under this Minute is 28 July 2026.

Information about commenting on a fast-track consenting application

Comments received on the application under Minute 2

Auckland Council

Ministers of the Crown

Appropriate parties

Late comments received

The expert panel received comments outside of the timeframe set for submissions directed in Minute 2 to be received under section 53. The expert panel directed that these comments be accepted for consideration.

Minute 4 of the expert panel (PDF, 126 KB)

Applicant's response to comments received

4 August 2026

The applicant provided its response to comments received, including updated proposed conditions.