This page contains information about a listed application that was withdrawn on 16 January 2026.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
The project was listed in Schedule 2 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.
Stella Passage Development listing application – Ministry for the Environment website
This initial substantive application for the Stella Passage Development project was made on 14 April 2025.
Stella Passage Development initial substantive application
On 16 January 2026, Port of Tauranga Limited gave written notice withdrawing this application.
All of the information on this page relates to this withdrawn application.
Read about the applicant's withdrawal (PDF, 108KB)
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.
Completeness assessment memorandum − Stella Passage Development substantive application (PDF, 1.6MB)
Decision on completeness and scope − Stella Passage Development substantive application (PDF, 64KB)
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.
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.
Judicial review of completeness decision (PDF, 296KB)