On 17 December 2025, the Kaimai Hydroelectric Power Scheme Re-Consenting expert panel released Minute 1 recording their decision on which parties are to be invited to comment.
Minute 1 of the panel (PDF, 444KB)
On 18 December 2025, the Kaimai Hydroelectric Power Scheme Re-Consenting expert panel released Minute 4 regarding an additional invitation to comment extended to the Ministry for the Environment.
Minute 4 of the panel (PDF, 192KB)
The closing date for comments was 4 February 2026.
More information about commenting on a fast-track consenting application
Comments received on application
Western Bay of Plenty District Council
Western Bay of Plenty District Council (PDF, 135KB)
Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Regional Council (PDF, 636KB)
Ministers
Minister for Climate Change (PDF, 98KB)
Minister for Economic Growth (PDF, 63KB)
Minister for Energy (PDF, 90KB)
Minister for Infrastructure (PDF, 113KB)
Minister for Regional Development (PDF, 570KB)
Other comments received
Department of Conservation (PDF, 522KB)
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (PDF, 126KB)
Ngāti Hangarau hapū and Ngamanawa Incorporation (PDF, 224KB)
Applicant's response to comments received
On 16 February 2026, the applicant provided updated proposed conditions correcting the spelling of two parties. The updated proposed conditions replace the previous version filed on 12 February 2026.
Applicant's updated proposed conditions (PDF, 393KB)
On 12 February 2026, the applicant provided a response to comments received, including updated proposed conditions.