Minutes of the panel convener 

11 August - Minute 6

On 11 August 2026, the panel convener issued Minute 6 regarding key contacts for the application, providing a group email list. 

Minute 6 of the panel convener (PDF, 190 KB)

7 August - Minute 5

On 7 August 2026, the panel convener issued Minute 5 recording their decision on timeframe and panel appointments.

Minute 5 of the panel convener (PDF, 214 KB)

30 July – Minute 4 

On 30 July 2026, the panel convener issued Minute 4 seeking clarification of date for filing reports.

Minute 4 of the panel convener (PDF, 102 KB)

15 July – Minute 3 

On 15 July 2026, the panel convener issued Minute 3 regarding the panel convener's conference.

Please note the conference has moved to 10.00 am on 29 July 2026.

Minute 3 of the panel convener (PDF, 195 KB)

1 July – Minute 2 

On 1 July 2026, the panel convener issued Minute 2, which indicated the likely date of the panel convener conference.

Minute 2 of the panel convener (PDF, 90 KB)

12 June – Minute 1 

On 12 June 2026, the panel convener requested a section 51 report from the Department of Conservation.

Minute 1 of the panel convener (PDF, 99 KB)

Correspondence to the panel convener

5 August 2026

Nova Energy Limited (the applicant) provided a memorandum of counsel responding to Minute 4 issued by the panel convener. 

Memorandum of counsel for the applicant (PDF, 122 KB)