Decision report and conditions of consent
On 12 November 2026, the panel granted approvals for the Southern Link Inland Port application. The approvals are subject to conditions.
Southern Link Inland Port decision report (PDF, 2 MB)
Appendix B – Final decision conditions for Dunedin City Council (PDF, 1.7 MB)
Appendix B – Final decision conditions for Otago Regional Council (PDF, 1 MB)
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:
or by post to:
Southern Link Inland Port 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