Minutes of the expert panel
25 August 2026 – Minute 7
On 25 August 2026, the expert panel issued Minute 7 regarding the withholding of sensitive information. In accordance with section 93 (3) of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024, this Minute has been withheld from the public register in its entirety to protect confidential and sensitive information.
24 August 2026 – Minute 6
The expert panel issued Minute 6 regarding their actions following receipt of the applicant's response to comments.
Minute 6 of the expert panel (PDF, 114 KB)
13 August 2026 – Minute 5
The expert panel issued Minute 5 confirming their acceptance of a late comment received on the application.
Minute 5 of the expert panel (PDF, 104 KB)
29 July 2026 – Minute 4
The expert panel issued Minute 4 to provide the completed condition cross-checking exercise of the remaining topics by the panel.
Minute 4 of the expert panel (PDF, 121 KB)
15 July 2026 – Minute 3
The expert panel issued Minute 3 to set out a conditions cross-checking exercise to ensure that all recommendations are conditioned and/or included in management plans.
Minute 3 of the expert panel (PDF, 127 KB)
14 July 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, 1.1 MB)
1 July 2026 – Minute 1
The expert panel issued Minute 1 regarding:
a project overview conference
a site visit
initial feedback on the proposed conditions
the appointment of a special adviser.
Minute 1 of the expert panel (PDF, 135 KB)
Appendix 1 – Preliminary review of the conditions (DOCX, 6.2 MB)
Correspondence to the expert panel
24 August 2026
Dr Boothroyd provided an updated memorandum to include the results of the latest eDNA results.
Updated response to Minute 4 of the expert panel (PDF, 1.4 MB)
14 July 2026
A memorandum was filed on behalf of the applicant in relation to conditions post issue of panel’s Minute 1 and Appendix 1.
Letter regarding updates to conditions integrating SMART review and agreed changes (PDF, 24 MB)
13 July 2026
A memorandum was filed on behalf of the applicant regarding the upcoming invitation to comment.
Memorandum on behalf of Winstone Aggregates relating to parties invited to comment (PDF, 82 KB)
6 July 2026
The applicant filed documents regarding their response to Minute 1 of the expert panel and the upcoming panel briefing.
Memorandum on behalf of Winstone Aggregates in response to Minute 1 of the expert panel (PDF, 54 KB)
Memorandum on behalf of Winstone Aggregates regarding panel briefing (PDF, 395 KB)
Legal submissions on behalf of Winstone Aggregates in advance of panel briefing (PDF, 124 KB)
22 June 2026
The applicant filed updated application documents following further consultation feedback.
Letter to the EPA – Updates to application following further consultation feedback (PDF, 40.7 MB)
Joint memorandum by Winstone Aggregates and Auckland Council – Issues list (PDF, 185 KB)
The below documents have been updated and supersede previous versions.
- Appendix A6.4 – Consultation Summary Report (PDF, 38 MB)
- Part B – Assessment of Environmental Effects (PDF, 7 MB)
- Appendix B12.3b – Subdivision Plans (PDF, 2 MB)
- Appendix B12.3c – Written Approvals (PDF, 23 MB)
- Appendix B12.4.4 – Economic Impact Assessment (PDF, 2 MB)
- Appendix B12.4.7 – Erosion and Sediment Control Assessment Report (PDF, 28 MB)
- Appendix B12.7 – Conditions (PDF, 1 MB)
- Superseded – Appendix B12.8.4 – Lizard Management Plan (PDF, 9 MB)
- Appendix B12.8.12 – Groundwater Monitoring and Contingency Plan (PDF, 1015 KB)
- Appendix B12.10 – Compliance Table (PDF, 1 MB)
Minutes of the panel convener
2 June 2026 − Minute 3
The panel convener issued a Minute regarding the appointment of expert panel members and timeframe for the Hunua Quarry Development project.
Minute 3 of the panel convener (PDF, 120 KB)
18 May 2026 − Minute 2
The panel convener issued Minute 2 regarding a conference to be held on Thursday 28 May 2026.
Minute 2 of the panel convener (PDF, 230 KB)
15 May 2026 − Minute 1
The panel convener issued Minute 1 requesting reports and advice from the Department of Conservation and Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga under section 51 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.