Minutes of the panel convener
4 February 2026 − Minute 5
The panel convener issued Minute 5 advising of the expert panel appointments and decision timeframe
Minute 5 of the panel convener (PDF, 168KB)
21 January 2026 − Minute 4
The panel convener issued Minute 4 regarding a prospective expert panel member.
Minute 4 of the panel convener (PDF, 137KB)
18 December 2025 − Minute 3 regarding convener conference
The panel convener issued Minute 3 regarding the convener conference.
Minute 3 of the panel convener (PDF, 150KB)
9 December 2025
Minute 2 regarding the timeframe
The panel convener issued Minute 2 regarding the applicant's expectations relating to the timeframe.
Minute 2 of the panel convener (PDF, 102KB)
Minute 1 regarding a conference
The panel convener issued Minute 1 regarding a conference to be held for the Bendigo-Ophir Gold project.
Minute 1 of the panel convener (PDF, 161KB)
8 December 2025 − Minute requesting section 51 report
The panel convener issued a Minute requesting advice from the Department of Conservation and Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga under section 51 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.
Minute of the panel convener (PDF, 150KB)
Correspondence to the panel
12 December 2025
The applicant provided a memorandum of counsel responding to minute of the Panel Convener regarding timeframe.