Minutes of the expert panel

9 July 2026 – Minute 7

The expert panel issued Minute 7 regarding:

  • the draft decision and invitation to comment on the draft conditions

  • the conditions workshop

  • unsolicited correspondence

  • further information request

Minute 7 of the expert panel (PDF, 175KB)

18 June 2026 – Minute 6

The expert panel issued Minute 6 regarding unsolicited and late correspondence received.

Minute 6 of the expert panel (PDF, 146KB)

6 May 2026 – Minute 5

The expert panel issued Minute 5 regarding comments on the application and next steps including proposed conferencing.

Minute 5 of the expert panel (PDF, 99KB)

8 April 2026 – Minute 4

The expert panel issued Minute 4 regarding further information requested from the applicant and appointment of a special advisor.

Minute 4 of the expert panel (PDF, 146KB)

1 April 2026 – Minute 3

The expert panel issued Minute 3 regarding further information requested from the applicant.

Minute 3 of the expert panel (PDF, 83KB)

30 March 2026 – 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, 147KB)

20 March 2026 – Minute 1

The expert panel issued Minute 1 regarding information requested from agencies and the timing of the invitation to comment.

Minute 1 of the expert panel (PDF, 93KB)

Correspondence to the expert panel

2 June 2026

Rakiura Tītī Islands Administering Body (RTIAB) provided a memorandum regarding matters arising from the applicant's response to comments and clarifying procedural and cultural matters.

Memorandum from Rakiura Tītī Islands Administering Body (PDF, 150KB)

Minutes of the panel convener 

2 March 2026 – Minute 3

The panel convener issued a minute regarding appointment of the expert consenting panel members and decision timeframe for the Hananui Aquaculture project.

Minute 3 of the panel convener (PDF, 183KB)

11 February 2026 – Minute 2

The panel convener issued Minute 2 regarding a conference to be held on 18 February 2026.

Minute 2 of the panel convener (PDF, 220KB)

28 January 2026 – Minute 1 

The panel convener issued a Minute directing the Fast-track team to obtain advice and a report from the Department of Conservation under section 51 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.

Minute 1 of the panel convener (PDF, 128KB)