Draft decision and conditions

On 21 September 2026, the Auckland Prison Capacity Increase expert panel issued Minute 9 releasing its draft decision and conditions.

The panel proposes to grant the approvals sought in this application.

Under section 70 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 (the Act), an expert panel must invite comments on the draft conditions from:

  • the applicant
  • every person or group that provided comments under section 35 or 53
  • any local authority or other body with a statutory responsibility to enforce or monitor compliance with the conditions.

The panel must also issue the panel’s draft decision document for each approval in accordance with section 70(2)(b).

The panel set a deadline of 28 September 2026 for receiving these responses. 

Under section 72 of the Act, an expert panel must also invite comments on the draft decision, including any draft conditions, from:

  • the Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti
  • the Minister for Māori Development.

The panel set a deadline of 5 October 2026 for receiving these responses.

Comments received on draft conditions under section 70

Auckland Council

Department of Corrections

Applicant's response to s70 comments received on draft conditions

Comments received on draft conditions under section 72

Minister for Māori Development & Minister for Māori Crown Relations (PDF, 350 KB)