Minutes of the expert panel
4 August 2026 – Minute 11
The expert panel issued Minute 11 regarding appointment of a technical advisor and legal advice received.
Minute 11 of the expert panel (PDF, 85 KB)
24 July 2026 – Minute 10
The expert panel issued Minute 10 regarding draft conditions and certification of management plans.
Minute 10 of the expert panel (PDF, 83 KB)
23 July 2026 – Minute 9
The expert panel issued Minute 9 regarding draft conditions and commencement date for consent.
Minute 9 of the expert panel (PDF, 89 KB)
21 July 2026 – Minute 8
The expert panel issued Minute 8 regarding further information requested from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).
Minute 8 of the expert panel (PDF, 96 KB)
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, 175 KB)
18 June 2026 – Minute 6
The expert panel issued Minute 6 regarding unsolicited and late correspondence received.
Minute 6 of the expert panel (PDF, 146 KB)
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, 99 KB)
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, 146 KB)
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, 83 KB)
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, 147 KB)
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, 93 KB)
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, 150 KB)
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, 183 KB)
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, 220 KB)
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.