Minor corrections
On 14 October 2025, the Nelson City Council requested that the panel make minor corrections. The panel issued Minute 16 on 16 October 2025, recording its decision on the request for corrections.
The amended decision and conditions of consent replace the original version issued on 18 September 2025.
Minute 16 of the expert panel (PDF, 103KB)
Amended decision report and conditions of consent (PDF, 4MB)
Conditions of consent
- Set A. CHD Conditions (PDF, 194 KB)
- Set B. Earthworks and Veg Conditions (PDF, 425 KB)
- Set C. Demolition Conditions (PDF, 658 KB)
- Set D. Koata House Conditions (PDF, 120 KB)
- Set E. Reservoir Conditions (PDF, 110 KB)
- Set F. Wastewater Pump Station Conditions (PDF, 113 KB)
- Set G. Open Space Conditions (PDF, 110 KB)
- Set H. Landfill Conditions (PDF, 280 KB)
- Set I. Subdivision Conditions (PDF, 342 KB)
- Set J. Bed Distubance Conditions (PDF, 397 KB)
- Set K. Dam and Diversion Conditions (PDF, 390 KB)
- Set L. Discharge Contaminants Conditions (PDF, 236 KB)
- Set M. Remediation Conditions (PDF, 138 KB)
Superseded decision report and conditions of consent
On 18 September 2025 the panel granted approvals for the Maitahi Village application. The approvals are subject to conditions.
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 the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.
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:
Maitahi Village 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