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Project overview conference

On 5 October 2026, the expert panel attended an overview conference where the applicant of the Oparure Quarry South-Western Pit project provided a summary of the application.

A recording of the project overview conference held for the Oparure Quarry South-Western Pit Fast-track consenting project.

Panel convener conference

On 8 September 2026, the panel convener held a conference with the participants for the Oparure Quarry South-Western Pit project.

A recording of the panel convener conference held for the Oparure Quarry South-Western Pit Fast-track consenting project.

Invitation to conference

On 1 September 2026, the panel convener issued Minute 1 regarding the planned conference on 8 September 2026.

Minute 1 of the panel convener (PDF, 254 KB)

Responses to invitation

Memorandum of counsel from the applicant (PDF, 73 KB)

Memorandum from Te Nehenehenui (PDF, 476 KB)

Memorandum from Waikato Regional Council (PDF, 314 KB)

Response from Waitomo District Council (PDF, 29 KB)