• Referral application
  • Returned
  • Applicant may reapply

Project summary

Establish and operate a proposed opencast coal mine near Westport. 

Project location

Westport, West Coast.

Project referral

The project referral application was returned to the applicant on 7 March 2025 as non-compliant with the requirements of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.

Decision on compliance under s14(2) of Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 (PDF, 182KB)

If a project is not referred, the applicant can apply for referral again. This is considered a new application, subject to fees and charges.

Referral application to use the Fast-track

 

  • Referral application

    Referral application documents for Te Kuha Coal Project.
    Referral application