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Project summary
The project is described as: construction, operation, closure, and aftercare of a new Class 1 Landfill, and associated infrastructure, in the Wayby Valley area north of Auckland.
The applicant is seeking the following approvals through the fast-track approvals process:
- resource consents under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA)
- Wildlife Act approval under the Wildlife Act 1953
- archaeological authority under the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014.
Project location
1232 State Highway 1, Wayby Valley.
The total site area is approximately 1020 hectares. The site is described as being split into five blocks (Western, Eastern, Southern, Waiwhiu Tributary, and Waiteraire Tributary), with the landfill valley component is proposed to be within the Eastern Block. The main site access is proposed to be located off State Highway 1, approximately 6 km southeast of Wellsford and 13 km northwest of Warkworth.
Project referral
The Minister for Infrastructure referred the project to the Fast-track on 12 October 2026. The application was lodged on 20 August 2026.