Minutes of the expert panel
8 April 2026 – Minute 15
The expert panel issued a joint Minute with the Haldon Solar application regarding directions as to the conditions of both applications.
Minute 15 of the expert panel (PDF, 155 KB)
2 April 2026 – Minute 14
The expert panel issued Minute 14 regarding directions as to conditions.
Minute 14 of the expert panel (PDF, 93KB)
23 March 2026 – Minute 13
On 20 March 2026, the expert panel received a letter from the applicant requesting a suspension in the processing of the application.
Applicant letter requesting suspension of processing (PDF, 182 KB)
On 23 March 2026, the expert panel granted this suspension until 30 April 2026.
Minute 13 of the expert panel (PDF, 120 KB)
19 March 2026 – Minute 12
The expert panel issued Minute 12 regarding comments received from landowners.
Minute 12 of the expert panel (PDF, 99 KB)
18 March 2026 – Minute 11
The expert panel issued Minute 11 regarding the directions as to conferencing on conditions.
Minute 11 of the expert panel (PDF, 102 KB)
18 March 2026 – Minute 10
The expert panel issued Minute 10 requesting information from the applicant.
Minute 10 of the expert panel (PDF, 104 KB)
11 March 2026 – Minute 9
The expert panel issued Minute 9 requesting information from the applicant.
Minute 9 of the expert panel (PDF, 101 KB)
9 March 2026 – Minute 8
The expert panel issued Minute 8 regarding comments received on ecology management plans and vegetation surveys.
Minute 8 of the expert panel (PDF, 102 KB)
2 March 2026 – Minute 7
The expert panel issued a joint Minute with the Haldon Solar application regarding directions as to the conditions of both applications.
Minute 7 of the expert panel (PDF, 155 KB)
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, 92 KB)
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, 110 KB)
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)
Correspondence to panel
24 March 2025
The panel received a joint response from The Point Solar Farm and Haldon Solar applicants, Canterbury Regional Council, and Mackenzie District Council in response to Minute 11.
Memorandum of counsel – Response to Minute 11 (PDF, 856 KB)
23 March 2026
The panel received a response from the applicant in response to Minute 12.
Far North Solar Farm response to Minute 12 (PDF, 5 MB)
16 March 2026
The panel received correspondence from the applicant regarding the Economic Review and Biostatistical Analysis.
Far North Solar Farm letter – 16 March 2026 (PDF, 145 KB)
26 February 2026
The panel received a request from the applicant regarding the response to comments on the application.
Far North Solar Farm letter – 26 February 2026 (PDF, 181 KB)
20 February 2026
The panel received a response regarding the appointment of a specialist condition writer and the submission of revised conditions from the applicant.
Far North Solar Farm letter – 20 February 2026 (PDF, 107 KB)
5 February 2026
The panel received a response to Minute 4 from the applicant.
Response to Minute 4 (PDF, 166 KB)
15 January 2026
The panel received a response to Minute 1 from the applicant.
Response to Minute 1 (PDF, 430 KB)
The Point Solar Farm – Proposed conditions (PDF, 640 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, 144 KB)
3 December 2025 – Minute 3
The panel convener issued Minute 3 regarding a conflict of interest check.
Minute 3 of the panel convener (PDF, 125 KB)
6 November 2025 – Minute 2
The panel convener issued Minute 2 regarding a conference to be held.
Minute 2 of the panel convener (PDF, 189 KB)
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, 126 KB)