Expert panel overview conference
On 20 January 2026, the expert panel attended an overview conference where the applicant of the Kaimai Hydroelectric Power Scheme Re-Consenting project provided a summary of the application.
Minute 3 of the expert panel (PDF, 133KB)
Memorandum for the applicant regarding online briefing (PDF, 143KB)
Presentation slides by Manawa Energy Limited (PDF, 5.6MB)
Updated set of proposed conditions dated 14 January 2026 (PDF, 354KB)
A recording of the expert panel overview conference that was held for the Kaimai Hydroelectric Power Scheme Re-Consenting project on 20 January 2026.
Panel convener conference
On 19 November 2025, the panel convener held a conference with participants for the Kaimai Hydroelectric Power Scheme Re-Consenting project.
A recording of the panel convener conference that was held for the Kaimai Hydroelectric Power Scheme Re-Consenting project on 19 November 2025.
Invitation to conference
On 12 November 2025, the panel convener issued Minute 1 inviting participants to a provide a written response to the matters raised in the Minute.
Minute 1 of the panel convener (PDF, 191KB)
Responses to invitation
Memorandum of counsel for Manawa Energy Ltd (PDF, 229KB)
Bay of Plenty Regional Council's response (PDF, 181KB)
Western Bay of Plenty District Council's response (PDF, 123KB)
Memorandum of Pirirākau Tribal Authority Incorporated (PDF, 139KB)
Memorandum of Dave Nuku for Ngāti Hangarau and Ngamanawa Incorporation – Ngāti Ranginui (PDF, 346KB)