This application was withdrawn

This page contains information about a listed application that was withdrawn on 16 January 2026.

Read about the applicant's withdrawal (PDF, 108KB)

On 22 January 2026, the applicant reapplied under the listed pathway. This is considered a new application, subject to fees and charges.

The applicant also has a separate application underway under the referral pathway.

Learn more about the Stella Passage Development project applications

Correspondence to the panel (application withdrawn)

28 July 2025

The applicant provided a memorandum regarding an outcome of the Ngāti Kuku Hapū Trust’s and the trustees of the Ngā Hapū o Ngā Moutere Trust’s application for interim relief to stay the fast-track process.

Memorandum of counsel from applicant (PDF, 154KB)

9 July 2025

The applicant provided a memorandum regarding appointment of the expert panel.

Memorandum of counsel from applicant (PDF, 226KB)

3 July 2025

The applicant provided a memorandum regarding clarification on aspects of the Ministry for the Environment’s (MfE) Section 18 report.

Memorandum of counsel from applicant (PDF, 331KB)

Minutes of the panel convener (application withdrawn)

15 August 2025 – Minute 4

The panel convener issued Minute 4 regarding post-conference decisions on panel appointment and decision timeframe.

Minute 4 of the panel convener (PDF, 91KB)

11 July 2025 − Minute 3

The panel convener issued Minute 3 regarding post-conference directions to the Ministry for the Environment arising from the section 18 report.

Minute 3 of the panel convener (PDF, 91KB)

4 July 2025 − Minute 2

The panel convener issued Minute 2 reporting on the conference held on 2 July 2025.

Minute 2 of the panel convener (PDF, 95KB)

24 June 2025 − Minute 1

The panel convener issued Minute 1 regarding a conference to be held.

Minute 1 of the panel convener (PDF, 153KB) 

29 May 2025 − Minutes regarding a conference and requesting s51 from DOC

The panel convener issued a Minute regarding a conference to be held for the Stella Passage project. 

Minute of the panel convener − regarding conference to be held (PDF, 142KB)

The panel convener issued a Minute requesting the s51 report from the Department of Conservation.

Minute of the panel convener − requesting s51 report from Department of Conservation (PDF, 93KB)