Minutes of the expert panel
21 October 2025 − Minute 7
The expert panel issued Minute 7 regarding:
resumption of processing
expert conferencing on ecology and groundwater
requests for information to the Applicant and Auckland Council.
Minute 7 of the expert panel (PDF, 147KB)
7 October 2025 − Minute 6
The expert panel issued Minute 6 regarding the applicant's request to suspend processing of the application.
Minute 6 of the expert panel (PDF, 102KB)
30 September 2025 − Minute 5
The expert panel issued Minute 5 regarding procedural matters including:
commissioning of peer review – hydrology
late comments and further information response
next steps.
Minute 5 of the expert panel (PDF, 107KB)
17 September 2025 − Minute 4
The expert panel issued Minute 4 regarding a second request for further information to the applicant.
Minute 4 of the expert panel (PDF, 171KB)
8 September 2025 − Minute 3
The expert panel issued Minute 3 regarding an update on documents available and a request for further information to the applicant.
Minute 3 of the expert panel (PDF, 165KB)
27 August 2025 – Minute 2
The expert panel issued Minute 2 recording their decision on which parties are to be invited to comment.
Minute 2 of the expert panel (PDF, 998KB)
22 August 2025 − Minute 1
The expert panel issued a minute to
confirm several procedural steps for the project
provide an update regarding expected timing.
Minute 1 of the expert panel (PDF, 97KB)
Correspondence to the panel
16 October 2025 – Applicant's request to resume processing of the application
On 16 October 2025, the Applicant requested that processing of the application is resumed, effective from 20 October 2025.
Applicant's request to resume processing of application (PDF, 120KB)
6 October 2025 – Applicant's response to Minute 5 of the panel
The applicant provided a memorandum of counsel in response to Minute 5 of the panel.
Stevenson Aggregates Ltd Memorandum to Panel (PDF, 295KB)
17 September 2025 – Applicant additional information
The applicant provided updated documents in response to the below information from Auckland Council.
Stevenson Aggregates Ltd Memorandum to Panel (PDF, 133KB)
The updated documents filed can be viewed here: Substantive application
25 August 2025 – Auckland Council information
Auckland Council provided a bundle of information, including an updated comments tracker and technical reviews from noise, stormwater and groundwater specialists.
Auckland Council s67 comments tracker (PDF, 812KB)
Auckland Transport comments (PDF, 130KB)
Groundwater comments (PDF, 1.3MB)
Stormwater comments (PDF, 652KB)
25 August 2025 – Applicant additional information
The applicant provided additional information and documents resulting from consultation with Auckland Council and the expert panel.
Stevenson Aggregates Ltd Memorandum to Panel (PDF, 203KB)
The updated documents filed can be viewed here: Substantive application
Minutes of the panel convener
29 July 2025 − Minute 2
The panel convener issued a minute regarding appointment of the expert consenting panel members and decision timeframe for the Drury Quarry Expansion - Sutton Block application.
Minute 2 of the panel convener (PDF, 125KB)
10 July 2025 − Minute 1
The panel convener issued a minute regarding the conference to be held on Friday 25 July 2025.
Minute 1 of the panel convener (PDF, 221KB)
6 June 2025 − Minute requesting section 51 report
The panel convener issued Minute 1 directing the EPA to obtain advice and a report from:
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga (and the Māori Heritage Council)
the Department of Conservation.
The advice and reports are sought under s51 of the Fast-Track Approvals Act 2024.