Minutes of the expert panel
19 February 2026 − Minute 8
The expert panel issued Minute 8 regarding the acceptance of a late comment.
Minute 8 of the expert panel (PDF, 147KB)
23 January 2026 − Minute 7
The expert panel issued Minute 7 inviting comments on:
the draft conditions of consent from specified parties in accordance with section 70 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 (FTAA)
the draft decision and conditions from specified Ministers of the Crown in accordance with section 72 of the FTAA.
Minute 7 of the expert panel (PDF, 185KB)
Attachment 1 − Draft decision for the Arataki application (PDF, 1.01MB)
Attachment 2 − Proposed draft conditions for the Arataki application (PDF, 852KB)
19 December 2025 − Minute 6
The expert panel issued Minute 6 regarding a request for information.
Minute 6 of the expert panel (PDF, 147KB)
28 November 2025 − Minute 5
The expert panel issued Minute 5 granting the applicant's request to suspend processing of the application. The suspension will start from 1 December 2025.
Minute 5 of the expert panel (PDF, 110KB)
28 November 2025 − Minute 4
The expert panel issued Minute 4 regarding a request for information – various topics.
Minute 4 of the expert panel (PDF, 143KB)
25 November 2025 − Minute 3
The expert panel issued Minute 3 regarding a request for information – reverse sensitivity.
Minute 3 of the expert panel (PDF, 141KB)
15 October 2025 − Minute 2
The expert panel issued Minute 2 regarding invitation to comment.
Minute 2 of the expert panel (PDF, 390KB)
15 October 2025 − Minute 1
The expert panel issued Minute 1 regarding the projects site visit.
Minute 1 of the expert panel (PDF, 70KB)
Correspondence to the panel
28 November 2025
The applicant requested the suspension of processing of the Arataki application.
Memorandum of counsel requesting a suspension (PDF, 75KB)
Minutes of the panel convener
24 September 2025 − Minute 2
The panel convener issued Minute 2 regarding post-conference decisions on panel appointment and decision timeframe.
Minute 2 of the panel convener (PDF, 212KB)
3 September 2025 − Minute 1
The panel convener issued Minute 1 regarding the convener conference.
Minute 1 of the panel convener (PDF, 212KB)