Minor corrections 

On 16 July 2026, the expert panel received a memorandum of counsel from Tararua Wind Power Limited. 

Tararua Wind Power Limited's request for minor corrections (PDF, 1.3 MB)

Appendix 2 (PDF, 3.3 MB)

On 23 July 2026, the expert panel received a memorandum of counsel from Otago Regional Council requesting minor corrections.

Otago Regional Council's request for minor corrections (PDF, 271 KB)

On 3 August 2026, the expert panel released Minute 9 issuing minor corrections.

Minute 9 of the expert panel (PDF, 111 KB)

Amended decision 

An amended decision and conditions of consent replace the original issued on 3 July 2026.

Decision report and conditions of consent

On 3 July 2026, the expert panel granted approvals for the Mahinerangi Wind Farm application. The approvals are subject to conditions.

SUPERSEDED The decision (PDF, 1.4 MB)

SUPERSEDED Appendix A – conditions of consent (PDF, 3 MB)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 (or, if the substantive application was lodged by more than 1 authorised person, the person who was proposed to hold the approval)

  • 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:

Mahinerangi Wind Farm 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