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- Comments
- Panel considering
- Decision
Project summary
Improve State Highway 1 between north of the Terrace Tunnel and Kilbirnie, including associated infrastructure and connections.
This description has been updated by the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Act 2025.
Project location
North of Terrace Tunnel to Kilbirnie, Wellington City.
Project listing application
State Highway 1 Wellington Improvements application – Ministry for the Environment website
Completeness decision
The substantive application by New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi was deemed complete on 7 September 2026. The application complies with the requirements of section 46 (2) of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024. The application was lodged on 14 August 2026.
Memorandum on completeness and scope – State Highway 1 Wellington Improvements (PDF, 1.1 MB)
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 21 September 2026. This decision is required under section 47 of the Fast-Track Approvals Act 2024.
Record of decision on competing applications – State Highway 1 Wellington Improvements (PDF, 82 KB)
The application has been referred to the panel convener for determination by a panel.
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Substantive application
The documents for the State Highway 1 Wellington Improvements project's substantive application. -
Reports and advice
Read reports, advice and further information sought in relation to the State Highway 1 Wellington Improvements application. -
Correspondence
Minutes, directions and other correspondence to and from the panel convener and expert panel regarding the State Highway 1 Wellington Improvements project.