Minor corrections

On 18 May 2026, the panel received correspondence from Christchurch Regional Council requesting minor corrections to the conditions.

On 28 of May 2026, the panel received a Memorandum of Counsel from the applicant requesting minor corrections to the conditions.

On 2 June 2026, the panel received a Memorandum of Counsel from the Department of Conservation requesting minor corrections to conditions. 

On 5 June 2026, the expert panel released Minute 20 issuing minor corrections.

Amended decision report and conditions of consent

The amended decision and conditions of consent replace the original version issued on May 7, 2026.

Ryans Road–Final–Decision (PDF, 1994KB)

Appendix 1–Final–District Council conditions of consent (PDF, 9MB)

Appendix 2–Final–Regional Council conditions of consent (PDF, 13.7MB)

Appendix 3–Final–Wildlife Act approval conditions (PDF, 12.7MB)

Superseded decision report and conditions of consent

On 7 May 2026, the expert panel granted approvals for the Ryans Road Industrial Development application. The approvals are subject to conditions.

This decision was superseded on the 5 June 2026.

SUPERSEDED_Record of decision (PDF, 4MB)

SUPERSEDED_Appendix 1 (PDF, 10.5MB)

SUPERSEDED_Appendix 2 (PDF, 2.7MB)

SUPERSEDED_Appendix 3 (PDF, 13.6MB)

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 this Act.

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:

Ryans Road Industrial Development 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