Minor corrections
On 22 May 2026, the expert panel received requests for minor corrections from:
Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Manawa Energy Limited (the applicant).
On 15 June 2026, the expert panel issued Minute 10 recording its decision on the request for corrections.
Minute 10 of the expert panel (PDF, 126 KB)
Email from Bay of Plenty Regional Council seeking minor corrections (PDF, 945 KB)
Memorandum of counsel for Manawa Energy Limited requesting minor corrections (PDF, 147 KB)
Amended conditions of consent
The amended conditions of consent replace the original version issued on 15 May 2026.
Appendix A – Conditions of consent (PDF, 671 KB)
Decision report and superseded conditions of consent
On 15 May 2026, the expert panel granted approvals for the Kaimai Hydroelectric Power Scheme Re-consenting application. The approvals are subject to conditions.
Kaimai Hydroelectric Power Scheme Re-Consenting decision report (PDF, 1.5 MB)
Superseded Appendix A – Conditions of consent (PDF, 1.4 MB)
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
any relevant local authority
the Attorney-General
any person or group that provided comments in response to an invitation given under section 53(2) of 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:
Kaimai Hydroelectric Power Scheme Re-consenting 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