Minutes of the expert panel
27 August 2026 – Minute 8
The expert panel issued Minute 8 requesting further information from Kāpiti Coast District Council and from the applicant.
Minute 8 of the expert panel (PDF, 133 KB)
24 August 2026 – Minute 7
The expert panel issued Minute 7 granting the applicant's request to resume processing and expert conferencing.
Minute 7 of the expert panel (PDF, 89 KB)
18 August 2026 – Minute 6
The expert panel issued Minute 6 granting the applicant's request for suspension of processing effective from 11.59 pm on 18 August 2026.
Minute 6 of the expert panel (PDF, 78 KB)
17 August 2026 – Minute 5
The expert panel issued Minute 5 requesting for further information from the applicant.
Minute 5 of the expert panel (PDF, 81 KB)
11 August 2026 – Minute 4
The expert panel issued Minute 4 granting the applicant's request to resume processing. The panel have also acknowledged the applicant's response to comments on the application.
Minute 4 of the expert panel (PDF, 81 KB)
5 August 2026 – Minute 3
The expert panel issued Minute 3 regarding comments on the application and appointment of special advisers.
Minute 3 of the expert panel (PDF, 90 KB)
3 August 2026 – Minute 2
The expert panel issued Minute 2 granting the applicant's request for suspension of processing effective from 11.59 pm on 3 August 2026.
Minute 2 of the expert panel (PDF, 93 KB)
26 June 2026 – Minute 1
The expert panel issued Minute 1 recording their decision on which parties are to be invited to comment.
Minute 1 of the expert panel (PDF, 1 MB)
Correspondence to the expert panel
27 August 2026
- Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai Charitable Trust (PDF, 704 KB)
- Department of Conservation (PDF, 550 KB)
- Greater Wellington Regional Council (PDF, 420 KB)
- Kevin and Karen Baker (PDF, 93 KB)
- Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki (PDF, 148 KB)
- New Zealand Transport Agency (PDF, 336 KB)
- Transpower NZ Ltd (PDF, 643 KB)
- Waikanae North Development Limited (the applicant) (PDF, 264 KB)
21 August 2026
The applicant requested the expert panel resume processing of the application.
Applicant's request to resume processing (PDF, 311 KB)
18 August 2026
Waikanae North Developments Limited (the applicant) provided a memorandum requesting suspension of processing under section 64 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.
Memorandum for the applicant (PDF, 240 KB)
11 August 2026
Waikanae North Developments Limited (the applicant) provided a memorandum requesting resumption of processing.
Memorandum for the applicant (PDF, 236 KB)
3 August 2026
Waikanae North Developments Limited (the applicant) provided a memorandum requesting suspension of processing under section 64 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.
Memorandum for the applicant (PDF, 239 KB)
Minutes of the panel convener
3 June 2026 – Minute 3
The panel convener issued Minute 3 regarding the expert panel appointment and decision timeframe.
Minute 3 of the panel convener (PDF, 134 KB)
14 May 2026 – Minute 2
The panel convener issued Minute 2 regarding a convener conference to be held on 22 May 2026.
Minute 2 of the panel convener (PDF, 175 KB)
7 May 2026 – Minute 1
The panel convener issued Minute 1 regarding a request for a section 51 report for the Waikanae North Development project.