- Listed
- Applied
- Comments
- Panel considering
- Decision
Project summary
Develop a finfish marine farm, including:
Four separate marine farms each consisting of two blocks of approximately 10 circular net pens
installing approximately five anchored barges as operational bases.
Project location
2,500 hectares within the coastal marine area, two to six kilometres north of the Stewart Island/Rakiura coastline, 13 kilometres northwest of Oban, Southland.
Project listing application
Hananui Aquaculture Project application – Ministry for the Environment website
Completeness decision
The substantive application by Ngāi Tahu Seafood Resources Limited was deemed complete on 17 December 2025. The application complies with the requirements of section 46 (2) of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024. The application was lodged on 26 November 2025.
Memorandum on Completeness and Scope (PDF, 2.5MB)
Decision on completeness and scope – Hananui Aquaculture Project (PDF, 86KB)
Competing applications decision
The substantive application by Ngāi Tahu Seafood Resources Limited was deemed to not have any competing applications or existing resource consents on 21 January 2026. 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.
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Correspondence
Minutes, directions and other correspondence to and from the panel convener and expert panel regarding the Hananui Aqauculture Project. -
Reports and advice
Read reports, advice and further information sought in relation to the Hananui Aquaculture project.