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 is 4 February 2026.
More information about commenting on a fast-track consenting application