- Listed
- Applied
- Comments
- Panel considering
- Decision
Project summary
Extract (using a motorised trailing suction dredge) up to approximately 150,000 cubic metres of sand per annum for an initial period of 3 years and up to approximately 250,000 cubic metres per annum thereafter.
Project location
17 square kilometre area of seabed in the marine and coastal area of Bream Bay, Northland.
Project listing application
Bream Bay Sand Extraction Project application – Ministry for the Environment website
Completeness decision
The substantive application by McCallum Bros Limited was deemed complete on 17 February 2026. The application complies with the requirements of section 46 (2) of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024. The application was lodged on 26 January 2026.
Completeness responses received
Northland Regional Council (PDF, 95KB)
Department of Conservation (PDF, 95KB)
Competing applications decision
The substantive application by McCallum Bros Limited was deemed to not have any competing applications or existing resource consents on 26 February 2026. This decision is required under section 47 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.
The application has been referred to the panel convener for determination by a panel.
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Substantive application
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Correspondence
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Conferences, workshops and hearings
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