• Listed
  • Withdrawn
  • Reapplied
  • Comments
  • Panel considering
  • Decision

Applicant has reapplied

On 19 December 2025, applicant re-applied after withdrawing their original application 10 November 2025.

This is considered a new application, subject to fees and charges.

Project summary

Extend the State Highway 1 Christchurch Northern Corridor between Belfast and Pegasus.

This description has been updated by the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Act 2025.

Project location

State Highway 1 North Canterbury.

Project listing application

State Highway 1 North Canterbury – Woodend Bypass Project (Belfast to Pegasus) application – Ministry for the Environment website

Completeness decision

The substantive application by New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi was deemed complete on 30 January 2026. The application complies with the requirements of section 46 (2) of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024. The application was lodged on 19 December 2025.

Record of decision on completeness and scope –State Highway 1 North Canterbury substantive application (PDF, 88KB)

Memorandum on completeness and scope – State Highway 1 North Canterbury substantive application (PDF, 6.5MB)

Competing applications decision 

The substantive application by New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi was deemed to not have any competing applications or existing resource consents on the 16 February 2026. This decision is required under section 47 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024. 

Record of competing applications S47 (PDF, 108KB)

  • Reapplied substantive application

    The substantive application documents for State Highway 1 North Canterbury – Woodend Bypass Project (Belfast to Pegasus).
    Substantive application
  • Correspondence

    Minutes, directions and other correspondence to and from the panel convener and expert panel regarding the State Highway 1 North Canterbury – Woodend Bypass Project (Belfast to Pegasus).
    Correspondence