Draft decision and conditions    

On 24 April 2026, the Kaimai Hydroelectric Power Scheme Re-Consenting expert panel issued Minute 9 releasing its draft decision and conditions.

The panel proposes to grant the approvals sought in this application.

Minute 9 of the expert panel (PDF, 147KB)

Proposed draft decision for the Kaimai Hydroelectric Power Scheme Re-Consenting application (PDF, 959KB)

Proposed conditions of consent for the Kaimai Hydroelectric Power Scheme Re-Consenting application (PDF, 187KB)

Proposed conditions of consent for the Kaimai Hydroelectric Power Scheme Re-Consenting application (DOCX, 5MB)

Under section 70 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 (the Act), an expert panel must invite comments on the draft conditions from: 

  • the applicant

  • every person or group that provided comments under section 35 or 53

  • any local authority or other body with a statutory responsibility to enforce or monitor compliance with the conditions. 

The panel must also issue the panel’s draft decision document for each approval in accordance with section 70(2)(b). 

The panel set a deadline of 4 May 2026 for receiving these responses.

The panel also set a deadline of 11 May 2026 for the applicant to respond to comments received under section 70.

Under section 72 of the Act, an expert panel must also invite comments on the draft decision, including any draft conditions, from:

  • the Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

  • the Minister for Māori Development.

The panel set a deadline of 11 May 2026 for receiving this response. 

Comments received on draft conditions

Comments received from the applicant

Comments received from the Minister for Māori Development and Minister for Māori Crown Relations

Applicant's response to comments received on draft conditions