The original substantive application by Vineway Limited was deemed to not have any competing applications or existing resource consents on 26 March 2025. This decision is required under section 47 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.
The application has now been referred to the panel convener for determination by a panel.
Decision of appointment of panel and timing of panel decisions
On 7 May 2025, the panel convener issued Minute 6 regarding the appointment of the expert consenting panel and the timeframe for panel decisions for the Delmore project under clause 2 of section 79 of the Act.
The Minute can be viewed on the Correspondence page for the Delmore project.
The expert panel invited persons or groups set out in section 53(2) of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 to provide written comments on the application, which was later withdrawn.
On 29 August 2025, the Delmore expert panel released its draft decision and conditions. On 11 September 2025 the application was withdrawn by the applicant.