Minutes of the expert panel
23 February 2026 – Minute 6
The expert panel issued Minute 6 requesting further information from the Applicant and the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.
Minute 6 of the expert panel (PDF, 92KB)
13 February 2026 – Minute 5
The expert panel issued Minute 5 requesting s53 entities for further information by way of comment arising from extension of time granted to applicant, request of the Applicant for further information, and the appointment of an avifauna expert.
Minute 5 of the expert (PDF, 110KB)
2 February 2026 – Minute 4
The expert panel issued Minute 4 regarding clarification of information requested.
Minute 4 of the expert panel (PDF, 96 KB)
23 January 2026 – Minute 3
The expert panel issued Minute 3 regarding matters relating to approvals sought under the Resource Management Act 1991, landscape issues and ecological Issues.
Minute 3 of the expert panel (PDF, 94 KB)
21 January 2026 – Minute 2
The expert panel issued Minute 2 regarding the invitation to comment.
Minute 2 of the expert panel (PDF, 378 KB)
22 December 2025 – Minute 1
The expert panel issued Minute 1 regarding the project overview conference.
Minute 1 of the expert panel (PDF, 150 KB)
Minutes of the panel convener
3 December 2025 – Minute 4
The panel convener issued Minute 4 advising of the expert panel appointment and timeframe for a decision.
Minute 4 of the panel convener (PDF, 144KB)
3 December 2025 – Minute 3
The panel convener issued Minute 3 regarding a conflict of interest check.
Minute 3 of the panel convener (PDF, 125KB)
6 November 2025 – Minute 2
The panel convener issued Minute 2 regarding a conference to be held.
Minute 2 of the panel convener (PDF, 189KB)
5 November 2025 – Minute 1
The panel convener issued a Minute directing the EPA to obtain advice and a report from the Department of Conservation pursuant to s51 of the Fast-Track Approvals Act 2024 (the Act).
Minute of the Panel Convener – request for section 51 report (PDF, 126KB)