• Listed
  • Applied
  • Comments
  • Panel considering
  • 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.

Decision on completeness and scope – Takitimu North Link – Stage 2 substantive application (PDF, 83KB)

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.

Record of decision on competing applications – Takitimu North Link – Stage 2 substantive application (PDF, 91KB)

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.

  • Substantive application

    The substantive application documents for the Takitimu North Link – Stage 2 project
    Substantive application
  • Correspondence

    Minutes, directions and other correspondence to and from the panel convener and expert panel regarding the Takitimu North Link – Stage 2 project.
    Correspondence
  • Reports and Advice

    Read reports, advice and further information sought in relation to the Takitimu North Link – Stage 2 project.
    Reports and Advice
  • Conferences, workshops and hearings

    Watch and learn more about conferences, workshops and hearings in relation to the Takitimu North Link - Stage 2 project.
    Conferences, workshops and hearings