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Invitation for comments

On 11 March 2026, the Bendigo–Ophir Gold Project expert panel released Minute 3 recording their decision on which parties are to be invited to comment.

Minute 3 of the expert panel (PDF, 102KB)

The closing date for comments was 11:59pm on 10 April 2026.

More information about commenting on a fast-track consenting application

Comments received 

Otago Regional Council

Central Otago District Council

Sustainable Tarras

Central Otago Winegrowers Association

Late comments received 

The expert panel received a comment outside of the timeframe set for comments to be received under section 54(1) of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024. The expert panel directed that this comment be accepted for consideration.

Tim and Sheryl Crook (PDF, 108 KB)

Applicant's response to comments received

Table of Contents - Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project Comment Response Package (PDF, 87KB)

Part one – legal submission

Legal Submissions on behalf of Matakanui Gold Limited (PDF, 4MB)

Part two – statements of evidence

Part three – response tables

Part four – proposed approvals and conditions

Part five – additional documentation provided