Tekapo Power Scheme – Applications for Replacement Resource Consents

Project summary

Continue to use, operate, and maintain the power scheme comprising Tekapo A Power Station and substation, Tekapo B Power Station and substation, and the canal system, and connect and supply electricity to the national grid.

Project location

Between Lake Tekapo (higher elevation), to the northeast near Tekapo, and Lake Pukaki (lower elevation) to the southwest near Twizel.

Project listing application

Tekapo Power Scheme – Applications for Replacement Resource Consents application – Ministry for the Environment website

Completeness decision 7 May 2025

The substantive application by Genesis Energy Limited was deemed complete on 7 May 2025. The application complies with the requirements of section 46 (2) of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024. The application was lodged on 11 April 2025.  

Decision on completeness and scope – Tekapo Power Scheme – Applications for Replacement Resource Consents (PDF, 72KB)

Competing applications decision 21 May 2025

The substantive application by Genesis Energy Limited was deemed to not have any competing applications or existing resource consents on 21 May 2025. This decision is required under section 47 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024. 

Record of decision on competing applications: Tekapo Power Scheme – Applications for Replacement Resource Consents (PDF, 74KB)

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 4 July 2025, the panel convener issued Minute 6. This covers:

• the appointment of the expert panel

• the timeframe for panel decisions for the Tekapo Power Scheme project under clause 2 of section 79 of the Act. 

The minute can be viewed on the Correspondence page for the Tekapo Power Scheme project.

Correspondence