Invitation for comments

On 4 December 2025, the Waitākere District Court – New courthouse project expert panel released Minute 1 recording their decision on which parties are to be invited to comment.

Minute 1 of the expert panel (PDF, 575KB)

The closing date for comments was 22 January 2026.

More information about commenting on a fast-track consenting application

Comments received on application

Auckland Council

Waitākere courthouse project Auckland Council memorandum of planning matters (PDF, 1.01 MB)

Waitākere courthouse project appendix A condition tracker (PDF, 267 KB)

Annexures to memorandum of planning matters for Auckland Council (PDF, 16 MB)

Other comments received

Comments from the Minister of Corrections, and Police (PDF, 226KB)

Comments from the Minister for Economic Growth (PDF, 66KB)

Comments from the Minister for Infrastructure (PDF, 47KB)

Comments from the Minister for Māori Crown Relations (PDF, 330KB) 

Comments from The Alderman (PDF, 2092 KB)

Comments from Watercare (PDF, 256 KB)

Applicant's response to comments received