Decision report and conditions of consent

On 19 March 2026 the expert panel granted approvals for the Takitimu North Link – Stage 2 application. The approvals are subject to conditions.

Takitimu North Link – Stage 2 decision report (PDF, 1.5MB)

Appeal rights

The panel’s decision can be appealed to the High Court in whole or in part on questions of law only. Any of the following persons may appeal:

  • the applicant (or, if the substantive application was lodged by more than 1 authorised person, the person who was proposed to hold the approval)

  • any relevant local authority

  • the Attorney-General

  • any person or group that provided comments in response to an invitation given under this Act.

A notice of appeal must be filed with the Registrar of the High Court within 20 working-days after the date on which the decision document that relates to the approval is published.  

Appeals can be served on the panel by emailing them to: general.counsel@epa.govt.nz.

or by post to:

Takitimu North Link - Stage 2 expert panel
c/- Environmental Protection Authority
Attn: General Counsel
Private Bag 63002
Wellington 6140

Further details on how to proceed with an appeal are covered in section 100 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.

Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 No 56, Public Act 100 Procedural matters – New Zealand Legislation