Milldale North

Project summary

The project involves:

• approximately 1,500 residential lots

• commercial and community facilities

• an integrated transport network with internal roads, walking and cycling links, and public transport connections to State Highway 1 and transit corridors

• the option of a comprehensive stormwater network, interim private water supply and wastewater infrastructure if connection to Auckland Council infrastructure is not viable or available in time

• a 129-hectare ecological restoration area with walking and cycling network and extensive riparian and wetland enhancement.

Project location

Multiple land parcels covering 231 hectares in the Milldale suburb located approximately 20 km north of the Albany Centre in Auckland Region.

Project referral

The Minister for Infrastructure referred the project to the Fast-track on 22 March 2026. The application was lodged on 28 November 2025.

Notice of decisions on application for referral of the Milldale North project (PDF, 161 KB)

Completeness decision

The substantive application by Fulton Hogan Limited was deemed complete on 10 September 2026. The application complies with the requirements of section 46 (2) of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024. The application was lodged on 20 August 2026.

Record of decision on completeness and scope – Milldale North (PDF, 79 KB)

Memorandum on completeness and scope – Milldale North (PDF, 884 KB)

Competing applications

The substantive application by Fulton Hogan Land Development Limited was deemed to not have any competing applications or existing resource consents on 24 September 2026. This decision is required under section 47 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.

Decision on competing applications – Milldale North substantive application (PDF, 700 KB)

The application has been referred to the panel convener for determination by a panel.