This application was withdrawn
This page contains information about an application that was withdrawn on 22 July 2026.
Minutes of the panel convener
23 July 2026 – Minute 8
The panel convener issued Minute 8 regarding the withdrawal of the application filed by Ridgeburn Ltd.
Minute 8 of the panel convener (PDF, 115 KB)
Notice of withdrawal from applicant (PDF, 61 KB)
16 July 2026 – Minute 7
The panel convener issued Minute 7 regarding a further direction for the second convener conference.
Minute 7 of the panel convener (PDF, 114 KB)
Responses to Minute 7
Otago Regional Council's response
On 21 July 2026, Otago Regional Council responded to paragraph 11 in Minute 7.
Memorandum for Otago Regional Council - Response to Minute 7 (PDF, 147 KB)
Queenstown Lakes District Council's response
On 21 July 2026, Queenstown Lakes District Council responded to paragraph 11 in Minute 7.
MoC for QLDC responding to Minute 7 - Ridgeburn (PDF, 1.4MB)
Department of Conservation's responses
On 21 July 2026, Department of Conservation responded to paragraph 11 in Minute 7.
DOC Second Memo to Convener Ridgeburn (PDF, 192 KB)
Appendix A - Ridgeburn Further Information DOC (PDF, 272 KB)
8 July 2026 – Minute 6
The panel convener issued Minute 6 regarding a second convener conference and extension of directions.
Minute 6 of the panel convener (PDF, 114 KB)
1 July 2026 – Minute 5
The panel convener issued Minute 5 regarding a direction following the convener conference.
Minute 5 of the panel convener (PDF, 239 KB)
Responses to Minute 5
Applicants responses
On 15 July 2026, the applicant provided a memorandum of counsel responding to Minute 5 of the panel convener.
Memorandum of counsel responding to Minute 5 (PDF, 2.5 MB)
Queenstown Lakes District Council's response
On 8 July 2026, Queenstown Lakes District Council responded to the panel convener Minute 5.
Queenstown Lakes District Councils response to minute 5 (PDF, 1.4 MB)
24 June 2026 – Minute 4
The panel convener issued Minute 4 regarding a convener conference to be held.
Minute 4 of the panel convener (PDF, 92 KB)
17 June 2026 – Minute 3
The panel convener issued Minute 3 regarding the likely date of the panel convener conference if the application is provided under s47.
Minute 3 of the panel convener (PDF, 88 KB)
15 June 2026 – Minute 2
The panel convener issued Minute 2 clarifying the status of the expert reports.
Minute 2 of the panel convener (PDF, 101 KB)
Responses to Minute 2
Applicants' responses
On 29 June 2026, the applicant responded to Minute 2 clarifying disclaimers and compliance with code of conduct.
Applicant's Memorandum of counsel (PDF, 271 KB)
The applicant also provided a series of application reports:
12 June 2026 − Minute 1
The panel convener issued Minute 1 directing the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to obtain advice and a report from:
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga (and the Māori Heritage Council)
the Department of Conservation.
The advice and reports are sought under s51 of the Fast-Track Approvals Act 2024.