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Conferences, workshops and hearings

Watch and learn more about conferences, workshops and hearings in relation to the State Highway 29 Tauriko Network Connections (including Omanawa Bridge replacement) project.

Invitation to panel convener conference

On 16 September 2026, the panel convener issued Minute 2 regarding the conference to be held and invited participants to a provide a written response to the matters raised in the Minute.

Minute 2 of the panel convener (PDF, 188 KB)

Responses to invitation

Bay of Plenty Regional Council response to Minute 2 (PDF 554 KB)

Department of Conservation memorandum in response to Minute 2 (PDF, 215 KB)

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga memorandum in response to Minute 2 (PDF, 316 KB)

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi memorandum in response to Minute 2 (PDF, 143 KB)

Tauranga City Council memorandum in response to Minute 2 (PDF, 498 KB)

Western Bay of Plenty District Council response to Minute 2 (PDF, 353 KB)

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