Minutes of the expert panel

24 February 2026 – Minute 5

The expert panel issued Minute 5 regarding the applicant's request to suspend processing of the application. 

Minute 5 of the expert panel (PDF, 98KB). 

16 February 2026 – Minute 4

The expert panel issued Minute 4 requesting further information from of Waitaki Rūnanga and the applicant, and advice on the appointment of an avifauna expert.

Minute 4 of the expert panel (PDF, 104KB)

15 December 2025 – Minute 3

The expert panel issued Minute 3 regarding the applicant's request to restrict publication of information. 

Minute 3 of the expert panel (PDF, 125KB) 

15 December 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, 1MB)

5 December 2025 – Minute 1

The expert panel issued Minute 1 regarding the project overview conference.

Minute 1 of the expert panel (PDF, 150KB)

Correspondence to the panel

23 February 2026

On 23 February 2026, the panel received a request from the application to suspend the application. 

Applicant's request to suspend the application (PDF, 67KB)

12 December 2025

On 12 December 2025, the panel received a response to matters raised in Minute 1 from the applicant. 

Applicant's response to Minute 1 (PDF, 541KB)

11 December 2025

On 11 December 2025, the panel received a request to restrict publication of information from the applicant. 

Applicant's request to restrict publication (PDF, 96KB)

Minutes of the panel convener

24 November 2025 – Minute 5

The panel convener issued Minute 5 advising of the expert panel appointment and timeframe for a decision.

24 November 2025 – Minute 4

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

The panel convener issued Minute 4 regarding conflict of interest check.

Minute 4 of the panel convener (PDF, 98KB)

20 November 2025 – Minute 3

The panel convener issued Minute 3 seeking applicant views on common panel.

Minute 3 of the panel convener (PDF, 114KB)

5 November 2025 − Minute 2

The panel convener issued Minute 2 regarding the convener conference.

Minute 2 of the panel convener (PDF, 141KB)

22 October 2025 − Minute 1

The panel convener issued Minute 1 regarding the convener conference.

Minute 1 of the panel convener (PDF, 230KB)

Correspondence to the panel convener

25 November 2025

On 24 November 2025, the panel convener requested a written response from the applicant. The following document was submitted in response to Minute 5 on 25 November 2025.

Applicant response to Minute 5 (PDF 72KB)

21 November 2025

On 20 November 2025, the panel convener requested a written response from the applicant. The following document was submitted in response to Minute 3 on 21 November 2025.

Applicant response to Minute 3 (PDF, 95KB) 

29 October 2025

On 22 October 2025, the panel convener requested written responses from the participants of the panel convener's conference as outlined in Minute 1. This Information was received on 29 October 2025.

Applicant memorandum (PDF, 144KB)

Mackenzie District Council memorandum (PDF, 167KB)

Mackenzie District Council timetable (PDF, 305KB)

Canterbury Regional Council memorandum (PDF, 355KB)

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki memorandum (PDF, 152KB)

Te Rūnanga o Waihao memorandum (PDF, 152KB)

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua memorandum (PDF, 104 KB)

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua timetable (PDF, 425KB)

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu memorandum (PDF, 198KB)