Minutes of the expert panel
1 August 2025 - Minute 5
The expert panel issued Minute 5 inviting comments on:
the draft conditions of consent from specified parties in accordance with section 70 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 (FTAA)
the draft decision and conditions from specified Ministers of the Crown in accordance with section 72 of the FTAA.
Minute 5 of the expert panel (PDF, 116KB)
11 July 2025 – Minute 4
The expert panel issued Minute 4 recording their decision to seek clarification from Port of Auckland Limited (the Applicant) in relation to logistical matters associated with the proposed conditions of consent, and other related matters.
Minute 4 of the expert panel (PDF, 105KB)
26 May 2025 – Minute 3
The expert panel issued Minute 3 recording their decision on which parties are to be invited to comment.
Minute 3 of the expert panel (PDF, 796KB)
21 May 2025 – Minute 2
The expert panel issued Minute 2 recording the site visit undertaken on Tuesday 20 May 2025.
Minute 2 of the expert panel (PDF, 68KB)
19 May 2025 – Minute 1
The expert panel issued Minute 1 regarding a briefing to be held for the Bledisloe North Wharf and Fergusson North Berth Extension application.
Minute 1 of the expert panel (PDF, 90KB)
Correspondence to the panel
16 July 2025 − Applicant
The applicant provided a memorandum of counsel and updated conditions of consent in response to Minute 4 of the expert panel.
Memorandum of counsel on behalf of Port of Auckland Limited (PDF, 139KB)
Attachment 1 − Updated proposed conditions of consent (PDF, 339KB)
Minutes of the panel convener
9 May 2025 − Minute 5
The panel convener issued Minute 5 regarding appointment of the expert consenting panel members and decision timeframe for the Bledisloe North Wharf and Fergusson North Berth Extension application.
Minute 5 of the panel convener (PDF, 87KB)
22 April 2025 − Minute 4
The panel convener issued Minute 4 regarding details for participants on the conference to be held.
Minute 4 of the panel convener (PDF, 282KB)
10 April 2025 – Minute 3
The panel convener issued Minute 3 regarding a conference to be held.
Minute 3 of the panel convener (PDF, 199KB)
10 April 2025 – Minute 2
The panel convener issued Minute 2 directing the EPA to obtain advice and a report from the Department of Conservation pursuant to s 51 of the Fast-Track Approvals Act 2024 (the Act).
Minute 2 of the panel convener (PDF, 104KB)
31 March 2025 – Minute 1
The panel convener issued Minute 1 confirming receipt of the application and the next steps in the process.