Minutes of the expert panel
21 September 2026 – Minute 3
The expert panel issued Minute 3 regarding:
- an additional invitation to comment
- the site visit that took place on 8 September 2026
- the appointment of special advisers
- a request for information to the applicant.
Minute 3 of the expert panel (PDF, 107 KB)
31 August 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, 1.4 MB)
19 August 2026 – Minute 1
The expert panel issued Minute 1 regarding the orientation of the panel to the project methods and their intention to hold a project overview conference.
Minute 1 of the expert panel (PDF, 86 KB)
Minutes of the panel convener
10 August 2026 − Minute 3
The panel convener issued Minute 3 regarding appointment of the expert consenting panel members and decision timeframe for the Barrytown Minerals project.
Minute 3 of the panel convener (PDF, 129 KB)
20 July 2026 – Minute 2
The panel convener issued Minute 2 regarding the convener's conference.
Minute 2 of the panel convener (PDF, 173 KB)
9 July 2026 – Minute 1
The panel convener issued Minute 1 requesting a section 51 report from the Department of Conservation, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, and the Māori Heritage Council.
Minute 1 of the panel convener requesting s51 reports (PDF, 135 KB)