Info Our office is closed on Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April 2026 for Easter.
The application portal remains available on these days.
Minor corrections
On 16 March 2026, the Otago Regional Council requested that the panel make minor corrections. The panel issued Minute 11 on 16 March 2026, recording its decision on the request for corrections.
The amended conditions of consent replace the original version issued on 18 February 2026.
Minute 11 of the expert panel (PDF, 231 KB)
Amended appendix A – Conditions of consent (PDF, 1.4 MB)
Decision report and conditions of consent
On 18 February 2026 the panel granted approvals for the Homestead Bay application. The approvals are subject to conditions.
Decision for the Homestead Bay application (PDF, 1.6MB)
SUPERSEDED appendix A – Conditions of consent (PDF, 2.4 MB)
Appendix A – Approved Plans (PDF, 48MB)
Appendix B – Consents Required (PDF, 188KB)
Appeal rights
The panel’s decision can be appealed to the High Court in whole or in part on questions of law only. Any of the following persons may appeal:
the applicant (or, if the substantive application was lodged by more than 1 authorised person, the person who was proposed to hold the approval)
any relevant local authority
the Attorney-General
any person or group that provided comments in response to an invitation given under this Act.
A notice of appeal must be filed with the Registrar of the High Court within 20 working-days after the date on which the decision document that relates to the approval is published.
Appeals can be served on the panel by emailing them to:
or by post to:
Homestead Bay expert panel
c/- Environmental Protection Authority
Private Bag 63002
Wellington 6140
Attn: General Counsel
Further details on how to proceed with an appeal are covered in section 100 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.
Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 No 56, Public Act 100 Procedural matters – New Zealand Legislation