- Listed
- Applied
- Comments
- Panel considering
- Decision
Project summary
In stages, expand the existing open pit and underground gold mining operations to enable output of approximately 130,000 ounces per annum.
Project location
13,500 hectares at Golden Point Road, Macraes Flat, East Otago.
Project listing application
Macraes Phase Four (MP4) application – Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions & Transport website
Completeness decision
The substantive application by Oceana Gold (New Zealand) Limited was deemed complete on 30 September 2026. The application complies with the requirements of section 46 (2) of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024. The application was lodged on 9 September 2026.
Record of decision on completeness and scope – Macraes Phase Four (MP4) application (PDF, 83 KB)
Memorandum of completeness and scope – Macraes Phase Four (MP4) application (PDF, 1.2 MB)
Completeness responses received
Department of Conservation s46 completeness assessment (PDF, 307 KB)
Dunedin City Council s46 completeness assessment (PDF, 242 KB)
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga s46 completeness assessment (PDF, 531 KB)
Otago Regional Council s46 completeness assessment (PDF, 172 KB)
Waitaki District Council s46 completeness assessment (PDF, 166 KB)
Competing applications decision
The substantive application by Oceana Gold (New Zealand) Limited was deemed to not have any competing applications or existing resource consents on 14 October 2026. This decision is required under section 47 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.
The application has been referred to the panel convener for determination by a panel.
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Substantive application
The substantive application documents for the Macraes Phase Four (MP4) project. -
Correspondence
Minutes, directions and other correspondence to and from the panel convener and expert panel regarding the Macraes Phase Four (MP4) project. -
Reports and advice
Read reports, advice and further information sought in relation to the Macraes Phase Four (MP4) project.