Minutes of the expert panel
6 July 2026 – Minute 3
The expert panel issued Minute 3 responding to the memorandum of counsel for the applicant dated 26 June 2026.
Minute 3 of the expert panel (PDF, 112 KB)
Memorandum on behalf of the applicant (26 June 2026) (PDF, 2 MB)
29 June 2026 – Minute 2
The expert panel issued Minute 2 recording their decision on which parties are to be invited to comment.
Minute 2 of the expert panel (PDF, 589 KB)
17 June 2026 – Minute 1
The expert panel issued Minute 1 to confirm the time and the details for an in-person briefing from the applicant.
Minute 1 of the expert panel (PDF, 101 KB)
Correspondence to the expert panel
8 July 2026
A memorandum of counsel was filed on behalf of the applicant responding to questions asked at the project briefing.
Memorandum on behalf of the applicant (8 July 2026) (PDF, 3.5 MB)
7 July 2026
A memorandum of counsel was filed on behalf of the applicant responding to Minute 3 of the expert panel.
Memorandum on behalf of the applicant (7 July 2026) (PDF, 2 MB)
26 June 2026
A memorandum of counsel was filed on behalf of the applicant providing further information on cultural matters.
Memorandum on behalf of the applicant (26 June 2026) (PDF, 2 MB)
15 June 2026
A memorandum was filed on behalf of the applicant providing further information on freshwater fisheries activities and the Cultural Values Assessment.
Memorandum on behalf of the applicant (15 June 2026) (PDF, 1.1 MB)
Minutes of the panel convener
27 May 2026 – Minute 3
The panel convener issued a minute regarding appointment of the expert consenting panel members and decision timeframe for the Auckland Prison Capacity Increase project.
Minute 3 of the panel convener (PDF, 101 KB)
Cultural values assessment (PDF, 21 MB)
11 May 2026 – Minute 2
The panel convener issued Minute 2 regarding a convener conference to be held on 27 May 2026.
Minute 2 of the panel convener (PDF, 292 KB)
14 April 2026 – Minute 1
The panel convener issued Minute 1 directing the Fast-track team to obtain advice and a report from the Department of Conservation and Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga under section 51 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.
Minute 1 of the panel convener (PDF, 108 KB)
Correspondence to the panel convener
20 May 2026
The following written responses were received ahead of the panel convener conference.