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Project summary
The multiple-activity project will construct and operate:
a hyperscale artificial intelligence data centre
an integrated residential development comprising approximately 400 residential units
a village centre
a work-live precinct and associated activities.
The project will also involve a variation to the decision on Auckland Community Surf Park Stage 1, which was granted resource consents in 2024 under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020.
Auckland Surf Park Community (EPA website)
Project location
Approximately 54 hectares of land between Postmans Road and Dairy Flat Highway, Dairy Flat, Auckland.
Project referral
The Minister for Infrastructure referred the project to the Fast-track on 24 June 2025. The application was lodged on 21 March 2025.
Notice of decision on application for referral of Auckland Surf Park Community Stage 2 (PDF, 161 KB)
First substantive application
The first substantive application was made on 11 March 2026. It was withdrawn by the applicant on 1 April 2026. The applicant has subsequently reapplied.
Read the applicant's withdrawal (PDF, 207 KB)
Second substantive application
AW Holdings 2021 Limited lodged their second substantive application for the Auckland Surf Park Community Stage 2 project on 7 May 2026.
This second substantive application was returned to the applicant on 28 May 2026. The application was returned after it was assessed as not complying with all the requirements of section 46 (2) of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.
Record of decision on completeness and scope – Auckland Surf Park Community Stage 2 (PDF, 112 KB)
Memorandum on completeness and scope (PDF, 2.8 MB)
Third substantive application
The substantive application by AW Holdings 2021 Limited was deemed complete on 9 July 2026. The application complies with the requirements of section 46 (2) of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024. The application was lodged on 19 June 2026.
Record of decision on completeness and scope – Auckland Surf Park Community Stage 2 (PDF, 112 KB)
Memorandum on completeness and scope (PDF, 2.8 MB)
Competing applications decision
The substantive application by AW Holdings 2021 Limited was deemed to not have any competing applications or existing resource consents on 24 July 2026. This decision is required under section 47 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.
The application has now been referred to the panel convener.
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Referral application
Referral application documents for the Auckland Surf Park Community Stage 2 project. -
First substantive application (withdrawn)
The substantive application documents for the Auckland Surf Park Community Stage 2 project, which was later withdrawn. -
Second substantive application (returned)
The documents for the Auckland Surf Park Community Stage 2 project's second substantive application. -
Third substantive application
The documents for the Auckland Surf Park Community Stage 2 project's third substantive application. -
Reports and advice
Read reports, advice and further information sought in relation to the Auckland Surf Park Community Stage 2 application. -
Correspondence
Minutes, directions and other correspondence to and from the panel convenor regarding the Auckland Surf Park Community Stage 2 project.