Minutes of the expert panel 

31 October 2025 – Minute 4

The expert panel issued Minute 4 regarding the invitation to comment on draft conditions and decisions.  

Minute 4 of the expert panel (PDF, 169KB)

8 October 2025 – Minute 3

The expert panel issued Minute 3 addressing the panel's proposal to conduct a hearing in relation to proposed conditions which could be imposed.

Minute 3 of the expert panel (PDF, 102KB)

20 August 2025 – Minute 2

The expert panel issued Minute 2 recording their decision on which parties are to be invited to comment.

Minute 2 of the expert panel (PDF, 1.1MB)

6 August 2025 − Minute 1

The expert panel issued Minute 1 regarding a briefing to be held.

Minute 1 of the expert panel (PDF, 122KB)

Minutes of the panel convener

21 July 2025 − Minute regarding appointments and timeframe

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, 105KB)

4 July 2025 − Minute regarding conference

The panel convener issued a minute regarding the planned conference on 17 July 2025.

Minute of the panel convener regarding the convener conference (PDF, 201KB)

18 June 2025 − Minute requesting section 51 report

The panel convener issued a minute requesting a section 51 report from the Director-General of Conservation.

Minute of the panel convener requesting the s51 report (PDF, 88KB)

Correspondence to the panel

17 October 2025

The Auckland Council provided a memorandum regarding Minute 3.

Memorandum from Auckland Council (PDF, 119KB)

Appendix A – Proposed Conditions (PDF, 1.7MB)