Draft decision and conditions

On 14 July 2026, the Delmore expert panel issued Minute 5 releasing its draft decision and conditions.

Minute 5 of the expert panel (PDF, 130 KB)

Proposed draft decision for the Delmore application (PDF, 1.7 MB)

Draft conditions for the Delmore application (PDF, 3.86 MB)

Under section 70 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 (the Act), an expert panel must invite comments on the draft conditions from:

  • the applicant

  • every person or group that provided comments under section 35 or 53

  • any local authority or other body with a statutory responsibility to enforce or monitor compliance with the conditions.

The panel set a deadline of 28 July 2026 for receiving these responses.

Under section 72 of the Act, an expert panel must also invite comments on the draft decision, including any draft conditions, from:

  • the Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

  • the Minister for Māori Development.

The panel set a deadline of 28 July 2026 for receiving this response.