Suspension of application
The expert panel granted the applicant's request to suspend processing of the application.
The application will recommence processing on 16 February 2026.
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- Decision
Project summary
Construct a 4-lane, median divided highway to replace existing State Highway 2 corridor between Te Puna and Ōmokoroa, including altering the existing designation.
Project location
Between Te Puna and Ōmokoroa, Bay of Plenty.
Project listing application
Takitimu North Link – Stage 2 application – Ministry for the Environment website
Completeness decision
The substantive application by New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi was deemed complete on 22 August 2025. The application complies with the requirements of section 46 (2) of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024. The application was lodged on 1 August 2025.
Competing applications decision
The substantive application by New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi was deemed to not have any competing applications or existing resource consents on 5 September 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.
Decision of appointment of panel and timing of panel decisions
On 15 October 2025, the panel convener issued a minute regarding:
the appointment of the expert panel
the timeframe for panel decisions for the Takitimu North Link - Stage 2 project under clause 2 of section 79 of the Act.
The minute can be viewed on the Correspondence page of the Takitimu North Link - Stage 2 project.
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Substantive application
The substantive application documents for the Takitimu North Link – Stage 2 project -
Correspondence
Minutes, directions and other correspondence to and from the panel convener and expert panel regarding the Takitimu North Link – Stage 2 project. -
Reports and Advice
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Conferences, workshops and hearings
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Expert Panel
Information about the expert panel appointed to consider and decide the Takitimu North Link – Stage 2 project. -
Comments from invited parties
The expert panel invites written comments on the application from the persons or groups set out in section 53(2) of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.