Minutes of the expert panel
31 March 2026 - Minute 3
The expert panel issued Minute 3 on 31 March 2026 requesting additional information from the applicant.
Minute 3 of the expert panel (PDF, 147KB)
30 March 2026 – Minute 2
The expert panel issued Minute 2 on 30 March 2026 recording their decision on which parties are to be invited to comment.
Minute 2 of the expert panel (PDF, 196KB)
19 March 2026 – Minute 1
The expert panel issued Minute 1 on 19 March 2026 to advise of the expert panel's initial steps.
Minute 1 of the expert panel (PDF, 132KB)
Correspondence to the expert panel
16 March 2026
A memorandum was filed on behalf of Port of Tauranga Limited (the Applicant) in relation to a potential overview presentation.
Memorandum of counsel on behalf of Port of Tauranga Limited (POTL) (PDF, 143KB)
Minutes of the panel convener
9 March – Minute 2
The panel convener issued Minute 2 on panel appointment and decision timeframe on 9 March 2026. The panel convener amended this Minute on 17 March 2026 to more accurately reflect the conference attendees and actions.
Minute 2 of the panel convener - amended (PDF, 119KB)
3 March 2026 – Minute requesting Section 51 Reports
The panel convener issued a minute on 3 March regarding requests under s51 of the Fast-track Act.
Panel convener minute requesting s51 report (PDF, 127KB)
2 March 2026 – Minute 1
The panel convener issued Minute 1 regarding a conference to be held.
Minute 1 of the panel convener (PDF, 194KB)
Correspondence to the panel convener
11 February 2026
A memorandum was filed on behalf of Port of Tauranga Limited (the Applicant) regarding the Applicant's position in relation to the Panel Conveners’ conference for its substantive application.
Memorandum of counsel on behalf of Port of Tauranga Limited (POTL) (PDF, 236KB)