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Project summary

Construct and operate a solar farm across approximately 320 hectares, and connect and supply electricity to the national grid.

Project location

320 hectares adjacent to Lake Benmore, south of Haldon Arm Road, 14 kilometres southeast of Twizel, Waitaki District.

Project listing application

Haldon Solar application – Ministry for the Environment website

Completeness decision

The substantive application by Lodestone Energy Limited was deemed complete on 22 September 2025. The application complies with the requirements of section 46 (2) of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024. The application was lodged on 1 September 2025.

Decision on completeness and scope – Haldon Solar substantive application (PDF, 82KB)

Competing applications decision

The substantive application by Lodestone Energy Limited was deemed not to have any competing applications or existing resource consents on 3 October 2025. This decision is required under section 47 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024. 

Record of decision on competing applications – Haldon Solar (PDF, 89KB)

  • Substantive application

    The application documents for the Haldon Solar project
    Substantive application

  • Reports and advice

    Read reports, advice and further information sought in relation to the Haldon Solar project
    Reports and advice

  • Correspondence

    Minutes, directions and other correspondence to and from the panel convener and the expert panel regarding the Haldon Solar project.
    Correspondence