Minutes of the expert panel

19 February 2026 – Minute 2

The expert panel issued a minute regarding the project overview conference.

Minute 2 of the expert panel (PDF, 105KB)

16 February 2026 – Minute 1

The expert panel issued a minute regarding details for an online briefing with the applicant.

Minute 1 of the expert panel (PDF, 111 KB)

Minutes of the panel convener 

5 February 2026 – Minute 3

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, 241KB)

12 January 2026 – Minute 2

The panel convener issued Minute 2 regarding the convener's conference.

Minute 2 of the panel convener (PDF, 199 KB)

12 December 2025 – Minute 1

The panel convener issued Minute 1 directing the Fast-track team to obtain advice and a report from:

  • Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and the Māori Heritage Council

  • the Department of Conservation.

The advice and reports are sought under s51 of the Fast-Track Approvals Act 2024.

Minute 1 of the panel convener (PDF, 148KB)