Minutes of the expert panel

10 April 2026 – Minute 4

The expert panel issued Minute 4 regarding the project overview conference and site visit.

Minute 4 of the expert panel (PDF, 126KB)

25 March 2026 – Minute 3 

The expert panel issued Minute 3 regarding an update on the project overview conference and site visit.

Minute 3 of the expert panel (PDF, 205KB)

9 March 2026 – Minute 2

The expert panel issued Minute 2 regarding their decision on which parties are to be invited to comment.

Minute 2 of the expert panel (PDF, 213KB)

6 March 2026 – Minute 1

The expert panel issued Minute 1 regarding the project overview conference.

Minute 1 of the expert panel (PDF, 213KB)

Correspondence to the panel

19 March 2026

The applicant provided updated application documents.

Tekapo B Power Station tailrace weir and chute – condition assessment and review of bathymetric survey data (PDF, 14MB)

Draft Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (PDF, 16MB)

Minutes of the panel convener

12 February 2026 – Minute regarding appointments and timeframe

The panel convener issued a minute regarding the expert panel appointments and the application timeframe.

Minute of the panel convener regarding panel appointments and timeframe (PDF, 164KB)

16 December 2025  Minute 2

The panel convener issued Minute 2 regarding a new date for the convener's conference.

Minute 2 of the panel convener (PDF, 154KB)

12 December 2025 − Minute requesting section 51 report

The panel convener issued a minute requesting a section 51 report from the Director-General of Conservation.

Minute of the panel convener requesting the s51 report (PDF, 114KB)

12 December 2025 − Minute 1

The panel convener issued Minute 1 regarding a conference to be held.

Minute 1 of the panel convener (PDF, 204KB)