Judicial review of completeness decision
On 27 August 2025, Justice Boldt issued his decision on the judicial review of the EPA's decision on completeness for the Port of Tauranga Limited's Stella Passage application.
- Listed
- Applied
- Comments
- Panel considering
- Decision
Project summary
In stages, extend the Sulphur Point wharf, including associated reclamation and dredging of the seabed.
Project location
8.5 hectares of the coastal marine area within Tauranga Harbour at Sulphur Point and Mount Maunganui.
Project listing application
Stella Passage Development application – Ministry for the Environment website
Completeness decision
The substantive application by Port of Tauranga Limited (POTL) was deemed complete on 8 May 2025. The application complies with the requirements of section 46 (2) of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024. The application was lodged on 14 April 2025.
Decision on completeness and scope − Stella Passage Development substantive application (PDF, 64KB)
Competing applications decision
The substantive application by Port of Tauranga Limited (POTL) was deemed to not have any competing applications or existing resource consents on 22 May 2025. This decision is required under section 47 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.
The application has now been referred to the panel convener for determination by a panel.
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Substantive application
Substantive application documents for the Stella Passage Development project. -
Correspondence
Minutes, directions and other correspondence to and from the panel convener and expert panel regarding the Stella Passage Development project. -
Reports and advice
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Conferences, workshops and hearings
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