Decision report and conditions of consent
On 15 October 2026, the expert panel granted approvals for the Hunua Quarry Development project. The approvals were subject to conditions.
- Hunua Quarry Development Final Decision Report (PDF, 5 MB)
- Appendix A – List of Resource Consents (PDF, 142 KB)
- Appendix B – Resource Consent Conditions (PDF, 22 MB)
- Appendix C – Approved Air Quality Management Plan (PDF, 1 MB)
- Appendix C – Approved Operational and Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan (PDF, 621 KB)
- Appendix D – Wildlife Approval Conditions (PDF, 214 KB)
- Appendix E – Approved Lizard Management Plan (PDF, 2 MB)
- Appendix F – Archaeological Authority (PDF, 164 KB)
- Appendix G – Approved Archaeological Management Plan (PDF, 1 MB)
- Appendix H – Complex Freshwater Fisheries Activity Approval Conditions (PDF, 208 KB)
- Appendix I – Table of Condition Changes Reflecting Comments and Responses to Comments (PDF, 846 KB)
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 section 53(2) the 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: general.counsel@epa.govt.nz.
or by post to:
Hunua Quarry Development expert panel
c/- Environmental Protection Authority
Attn: General Counsel
Private Bag 63002
Wellington 6140
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