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.