Minor corrections
The expert panel received correspondence/memorandum of counsel from the applicant, Wellington City Council, Greater Wellington Regional Council and the Department of Conservation requesting a number of minor corrections.
Wellington International Airport Limited (PDF, 247KB)
Wellington City Council (PDF, 135KB)
Greater Wellington Regional Council (PDF, 93KB)
The Department of Conservation (PDF, 244KB)
On 15 June 2026, the expert panel issued an addendum decision that outlines which amendments they have agreed to make.
Minute 5 of the expert panel (PDF, 101KB)
Amended decision report and conditions of consent
The amended decision and conditions of consent replace the original versions issued on 15 May 2026.
Wellington International Airport Southern Seawall Renewal - Decision (PDF 1MB)
Appendix B Resource Consent Conditions (PDF, 14MB)
Appendix D Reserves Act Conditions (PDF, 1.3MB)
Decision report and conditions of consent
On 15 May 2026, the expert panel granted approvals for the Wellington International Airport Southern Seawall Renewal application. The approvals are subject to conditions.
SUPERSEDED Wellington International Airport Southern Seawall Renewal - Decision (PDF 1MB)
Appendix A Conditions Matrix (PDF, 142KB)
SUPERSEDED Appendix B Resource Consent Conditions (PDF, 14MB)
Appendix C Wildlife Approvals (PDF, 697KB)
SUPERSEDED Appendix D Reserves Act Conditions (PDF, 1.3MB)
Appendix E Archaeological Authority (PDF, 220KB)
Appeal rights
The panel’s decision can be appealed to the High Court in whole or in part on questions of law only. Any of the following persons may appeal:
the applicant
any relevant local authority
the Attorney-General
any person or group that provided comments in response to an invitation given under section 53(2) of the Act
A notice of appeal must be filed with the Registrar of the High Court within 20 working-days after the date on which the decision document that relates to the approval is published.
Appeals can be served on the panel by emailing them to: general.counsel@epa.govt.nz
or by post to:
Wellington International Airport Southern Seawall Renewal expert panel
c/- Environmental Protection Authority
Attn: General Counsel
Private Bag 63002
Wellington 6140
Further details on how to proceed with an appeal are covered in section 100 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.
Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 No 56, Public Act 100 Procedural matters – New Zealand Legislation