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23 mins agoTasman
Avalanche forecast posted for Nelson Lakes
New Zealand Mountain Safety CouncilAutomated summaryThe New Zealand Avalanche Advisory has released a new avalanche forecast for the Nelson Lakes region, providing links to the forecast PDF and relevant web pages for further details. The notice summarizes that a fresh forecast is now available to all interested parties in the area.
Natural HazardsSnow SportsGeneral NotificationCorrespondence53 mins agoSouthland
Avalanche forecast posted for Fiordland
New Zealand Mountain Safety CouncilAutomated summaryNew avalanche forecast released for Fiordland by the New Zealand Avalanche Advisory, available online and as a PDF download. The forecast provides up-to-date information on avalanche risk for the region.
Natural HazardsGeneral NotificationCorrespondence53 mins agoSouthland
Avalanche forecast posted for Fiordland
New Zealand Mountain Safety CouncilAutomated summaryAn automated notification that a new avalanche forecast is now available for the Fiordland region.
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×355 mins agoWellington
3 documents · Waikanae North Development
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55 mins agoWellington
Leo Hills response to Minute 18 (PDF, 158 KB)
Waikanae North DevelopmentAutomated summaryThe expert report answers the Waikanae North Development Expert Consenting Panel’s request on whether rural versus suburban collector road classification materially affects the adequacy of the road network and mitigation measures. It concludes that the distinction does not change the panel’s conclusions, citing Austroads guidelines and NZS 4404:2010 traffic volumes.
Land UseInfrastructureTransportGovernanceOtherExpert ReportReports And Advice55 mins agoWellington
Kapiti Coast District Council response to Minute 18 (PDF, 245 KB)
Waikanae North DevelopmentAutomated summaryThe council replies to the expert panel’s request for traffic‑related information regarding the Waikanae North Development fast‑track application, clarifying road classifications, engineering standards and potential consent conditions for local collector roads.
TransportInfrastructureLand UseOtherCorrespondenceReports And Advice55 mins agoWellington
Applicant response to Minute 18 (PDF, 229 KB)
Waikanae North DevelopmentAutomated summaryThis memorandum from the applicant addresses concerns raised in Expert Panel Minute 18 regarding road classification and capacity on the Waikanae North Development site. It argues that the existing transport assessment and forecasts remain valid, that the roads’ current classification and design standards are appropriate for the projected traffic, and that no additional mitigation is required. The reply confirms the applicant’s original transport conclusions are unchanged and no alterations to the conditions are necessary.
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55 mins agoBay of Plenty
3 documents · State Highway 29 Tauriko Network Connections (including Omanawa Bridge replacement)
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55 mins agoBay of Plenty
Attachment C – Additional landholdings and owners table (PDF, 107 KB)
State Highway 29 Tauriko Network Connections (including Omanawa Bridge replacement)Automated summaryA supplementary table listing additional landholdings and their owners, provided as Attachment C to a fast‑track resource consent application in the Bay of Plenty region.
Land UseOtherApplicationCorrespondence55 mins agoBay of Plenty
Memorandum of counsel (PDF, 38 KB)
State Highway 29 Tauriko Network Connections (including Omanawa Bridge replacement)Automated summaryThe memorandum responds to a panel’s request for information on groundwater, visual, and access impacts of a fast‑track proposal. It asserts that there are no bore drawdown effects, details properties that may experience minor visual effects, and argues that the panel should limit third‑party comments to a principled, narrowly‑defined group.
FreshwaterOtherCorrespondence55 mins agoBay of Plenty
Minute 1 of the panel (PDF, 116 KB)
State Highway 29 Tauriko Network Connections (including Omanawa Bridge replacement)Automated summaryThe minute records the expert panel’s briefing on the State Highway 29 Tauriko Network Connections fast‑track application, summarises the applicant’s presentation, notes panel questions, and requests further information from the applicant by 5 November 2026 so the EPA can issue invitations to comment.
TransportInfrastructureFreshwaterOtherMinutesCorrespondenceLand UseFreshwaterTransportInfrastructureOtherApplicationCorrespondenceMinutes 55 mins agoWaikato
Minute of the panel convener requesting s51 reports (PDF, 143 KB)
Southern Links 1Automated summaryThe minute records a panel convener directing the EPA to obtain wildlife reports from DOC and advice under Section 51 of the Fast‑Track Approvals Act 2024 for a subdivision application in Waipā District. It sets out the required reports, the timing, and the EPA’s responsibilities to supply the information within ten working days.
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55 mins agoWaikato
11 documents · Ruakura 2 (R2) Growth Cell
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55 mins agoWaikato
Attachment 7 – Schedule B – to the Waikato District Council JMA (PDF, 472 KB)
Ruakura 2 (R2) Growth CellAutomated summaryThis schedule establishes procedures for the Waikato District Council and Waikato Raupatu River Trust to engage on resource consent applications concerning the Waikato River surface. It specifies information‑sharing timelines, notification requirements, and joint decision‑making criteria under the Resource Management Act, ensuring early iwi participation and alignment with the settlement agreement. The document also provides mechanisms for extending the scope of matters considered and for requesting joint meetings.
FreshwaterGovernanceOtherReports And Advice55 mins agoWaikato
Attachment 7 – Waikato District Council JMA (PDF, 529 KB)
Ruakura 2 (R2) Growth CellAutomated summaryAttachment 7 of the Waikato District Council Joint Management Agreement provides technical details and supporting information for the council's resource management framework, outlining key environmental considerations and recommended actions.
FreshwaterTaiaoBiodiversityOtherExpert ReportReports And Advice55 mins agoWaikato
Attachment 6 – Waikato Regional Council JMA (PDF, 446 KB)
Ruakura 2 (R2) Growth CellAutomated summaryA formal Joint Management Agreement between Waikato‑Tainui and Waikato Regional Council, establishing a co‑management framework for the Waikato River that sets out guiding principles, operational arrangements, and mutual responsibilities to restore and protect the river’s health and wellbeing.
FreshwaterTaiaoBiodiversityOtherReports And Advice55 mins agoWaikato
Attachment 5 – Waikato-Tainui-Environmental-Plan (PDF, 8 MB)
Ruakura 2 (R2) Growth CellAutomated summaryA comprehensive environmental plan for the Waikato-Tainui iwi, outlining objectives, policies and methods for managing natural resources, land, water, coastal and ecological values, and providing guidance for stakeholders and planners. It details statutory recognition, engagement processes, and specific strategies for freshwater, wetlands, fisheries, coastal environment, and other resource categories.
FreshwaterCoastalBiodiversityTaiaoLand UseWater SupplyInfrastructureEnergyMiningOtherPlanning InstrumentReports And Advice55 mins agoWaikato
Attachment 4 – Te Ture Whaimana o Te Awa Waikato (PDF, 15 MB)
Ruakura 2 (R2) Growth CellAutomated summaryThe document presents the Vision and Strategy for the Waikato River, outlining a long‑term plan to restore and protect the river’s health and wellbeing across its 11,000‑km² catchment. It sets objectives and strategies for water quality, cultural and economic relationships, and sustainable management, while recognising the need for continued funding and endowment for perpetuity.
FreshwaterFishingPaddlingOtherReports And Advice55 mins agoWaikato
Treaty settlements and obligations (section 18) report – including attachments 1-3 (PDF, 3 MB)
Ruakura 2 (R2) Growth CellAutomated summaryThe report outlines the relevant Treaty settlement parties, iwi authorities, and principles that must be considered by the panel when reviewing a fast-track application for the R2 Growth Cell development adjacent to the Waikato Expressway. It provides a list of applicable Treaty settlement provisions, joint management agreements, and statutory requirements, and recommends that the panel invite identified Māori groups to comment.
FreshwaterBiodiversityLand UseInfrastructureWater SupplyPublic AccessTransportPollutionOtherExpert ReportReports And Advice55 mins agoWaikato
Attachment 4 – Further Council Correspondence – Redacted (PDF, 347 KB)
Ruakura 2 (R2) Growth CellAutomated summaryThe correspondence discusses the Waikato District Council’s inability to supply occupier information for the R2 fast‑track application, citing privacy restrictions and lack of data. It references the EPA’s request for full occupant details and outlines the council’s attempts to locate residents via open‑day letters and mail drops, concluding that only owners’ information is publicly available.
Land UseGovernanceOtherCorrespondenceReports And Advice55 mins agoWaikato
Attachment 2 – Matthew Campbell CV (PDF, 287 KB)
Ruakura 2 (R2) Growth CellAutomated summaryMatthew Campbell’s curriculum vitae outlines his academic credentials (BA, MA, PhD), extensive archaeological career across New Zealand, and leadership of CFG Heritage. It lists key projects and clients, confirming his qualifications for expert witness duties under the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act.
InfrastructureLand UseOtherAppendixReports And Advice55 mins agoWaikato
Attachment 1 – Boffa Miskell Memorandum (PDF, 80 KB)
Ruakura 2 (R2) Growth CellAutomated summaryThe memorandum answers the EPA’s request for further information on the wildlife approval for the R2 Growth Cell project. It outlines the purpose of the approval, the protected lizard species involved, the required management actions and conditions, and the methods for salvaging and relocating lizards during the works.
BiodiversityOtherExpert ReportReports And Advice55 mins agoWaikato
R2 Growth Cell Further Information Response (PDF, 457 KB)
Ruakura 2 (R2) Growth CellAutomated summaryThe letter is a response to the Environmental Protection Authority’s request for further information on the R2 Growth Cell fast‑track resource consent application. It provides detailed wildlife approval information, clarifies the lizard management plan, confirms consultation records with landowners and occupiers, explains the scope differences between the listed project and the substantive application, and addresses other statutory information requirements.
BiodiversityLand UseOtherCorrespondenceReports And Advice55 mins agoWaikato
Request for further information from the applicant (PDF, 107 KB)
Ruakura 2 (R2) Growth CellAutomated summaryThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issues a request for additional information to complete the assessment of a fast‑track application for a wildlife approval, specifying data gaps related to purpose, species numbers, best‑practice links, and expert views, and sets a deadline for submission.
BiodiversityOtherCorrespondenceReports And Advice+5 moreFreshwaterGovernanceTaiaoBiodiversityCoastalLand UseWater SupplyInfrastructureEnergyMiningPublic AccessTransportPollutionFishingPaddlingOtherExpert ReportPlanning InstrumentCorrespondenceAppendixReports And Advice 55 mins agoWellington
Minute 28 of the expert panel (PDF, 143 KB)
Mt Welcome, Pukerua Bay, PoriruaAutomated summaryThe minute records the expert panel’s decision to request further information from the applicant, including an SEV calculation and updated stormwater drawings, and directs an expert conference to produce a joint witness statement by 10 November.
InfrastructureWater SupplyFreshwaterOtherHearingCorrespondence55 mins agoOtago
Supplementary Memorandum for Panel Convener Conference on behalf of DCC and WDC (PDF, 201 KB)
Macraes Phase Four (MP4)Automated summaryThe memo supplies information to the panel convenor for a Fast Track Approvals hearing, detailing the subject‑matter expertise required to certify 11 management plans and outlining the inter‑relationships between the plans.
BiodiversityFreshwaterHearingCorrespondenceConferences, Workshops And Hearings55 mins agoCanterbury
Request for further information (PDF, 87 KB)
Implementing Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration PlanAutomated summaryThe Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a formal request for additional information from the applicant for the Fast‑Track Approvals Act 2024 application concerning the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration Plan. The letter outlines missing details on the listed project information, wildlife approvals, habitat loss assessments, and sets a 20‑working‑day deadline for the applicant’s response.
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55 mins agoNorthland
12 documents · Bream Bay Sand Extraction Project
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55 mins agoNorthland
Map 35 – Te Parawhau ki Tai MAC (PDF, 1 MB)
Bream Bay Sand Extraction ProjectAutomated summaryMap 35 – Te Parawhau ki Tai MAC provides a detailed spatial representation of the coastal and marine area in Northland, highlighting key features and boundaries relevant for environmental and resource planning.
CoastalMarineOtherMapReports And Advice55 mins agoNorthland
Map 34 – Te Parawhau Hapu (PDF, 1 MB)
Bream Bay Sand Extraction ProjectAutomated summaryMap 34 – Te Parawhau Hapu shows spatial boundaries and features relevant to the hapū’s land and resource interests within Northland. The map is a technical visual reference intended for planning and management purposes.
Land UseTaiaoOtherMapReports And Advice55 mins agoNorthland
Map 22 – Ngā Puhi Nui Tonu-Kota-toka-tutaha-moana o whaingaroa (PDF, 1 MB)
Bream Bay Sand Extraction ProjectAutomated summaryMap 22 presents a hydrographic and territorial layout of the Ngā Puhi Nui Tonu coastal and marine zone, showing jurisdictional boundaries, key waterway features, and resource zones relevant to the tribe’s fast‑track environmental assessment. It supplies spatial detail that informs consent and planning decisions.
MarineOtherMapReports And Advice55 mins agoNorthland
Map 17 – Ngati Wai MAC (PDF, 761 KB)
Bream Bay Sand Extraction ProjectAutomated summaryMap 17 – Ngati Wai MAC illustrates the boundaries and zones of the Ngati Wai Marine Area Classification, detailing permitted and restricted activities for marine development. The map is part of a fast‑track resource consent process, providing spatial information for regulatory decisions and stakeholder consultation. It highlights key features such as fishing zones, navigation channels and conservation boundaries.
CoastalMarineTaiaoOtherMapReports And Advice55 mins agoNorthland
Map 14 – Hapū o Te Waiariki, Ngāti Korora, Ngāti Takapari (PDF, 594 KB)
Bream Bay Sand Extraction ProjectAutomated summaryThis map shows the territorial extent and key cultural sites of the hapū of Te Waiariki, Ngāti Korora and Ngāti Takapari in Northland. It provides a visual reference for land use and cultural resource management.
HeritageOtherMapReports And Advice55 mins agoNorthland
Map 13 – Ngāti Tū ki Ngāpuhi, Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Wai, Haki Pereki (PDF, 1 MB)
Bream Bay Sand Extraction ProjectAutomated summaryMap 13 provides a spatial depiction of the area associated with Ngāti Tū ki Ngāpuhi, Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Wai and Haki Pereki, likely used to inform planning or consent decisions. The map is part of a series of documents that support the development of regional or district plans.
MiningLand UseOtherMapReports And Advice55 mins agoNorthland
Map 11 – Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Hine (PDF, 598 KB)
Bream Bay Sand Extraction ProjectAutomated summaryMap 11 – Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Hine supplies spatial details for a specific Northland area, showing boundaries, land use and relevant features that support the resource consent process.
Land UsePublic AccessOtherMapReports And Advice55 mins agoNorthland
Map 8 – Patuharakeke Te Iwi Trust Board (PDF, 797 KB)
Bream Bay Sand Extraction ProjectAutomated summaryMap 8 provides a spatial representation of the area governed by the Patuharakeke Te Iwi Trust Board, outlining boundaries and relevant geographical features within the Northland region. The map supports fast‑track decision‑making processes by supplying clear visual context for the trust board’s land management and consent activities.
TaiaoOtherMapReports And Advice55 mins agoNorthland
Map 7 – Te Rūnanga a Iwi o Ngāpuhi (PDF, 841 KB)
Bream Bay Sand Extraction ProjectAutomated summaryThe map displays the territorial boundaries and resource zones of Te Rūnanga a Iwi o Ngāpuhi within the Northland region. It is likely used to illustrate the iwi’s claim area and the extent of their resource management responsibilities. The document provides spatial reference for planning, consultation and resource consent processes.
Land UseOtherMapReports And Advice55 mins agoNorthland
Map 3 – Ngātiwai Trust Board (PDF, 930 KB)
Bream Bay Sand Extraction ProjectAutomated summaryMap 3 presents spatial details for the Ngātiwai Trust Board area, providing visual context for ongoing fast‑track planning or consent activities. It illustrates land and possibly coastal features relevant to the consent process.
CoastalLand UseOtherMapReports And Advice55 mins agoNorthland
Bream Bay Customary Fishing (PDF, 1 MB)
Bream Bay Sand Extraction ProjectAutomated summaryAn expert report analysing customary fishing activities in Bream Bay, providing technical recommendations and supporting evidence for the allocation or renewal of fishing rights in the marine area.
MarineBiodiversityGovernanceFishingOtherExpert ReportReports And Advice55 mins agoNorthland
Bream Bay Maps Table Batch 1 (PDF, 64 KB)
Bream Bay Sand Extraction ProjectAutomated summaryTable of map files associated with a fast‑track sand extraction application for Bream Bay, listing the names and identifiers of the relevant coastal and customary fishing maps.
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55 mins agoOtago
3 documents · Bendigo–Ophir Gold Project
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55 mins agoOtago
Workbook 1 Surface Water Monitoring Data (Application Sites) updated table (XLSX, 2 MB)
Bendigo–Ophir Gold ProjectAutomated summaryUpdated surface water monitoring data for several application sites, providing detailed water quality parameters across multiple sampling dates.
FreshwaterOtherCorrespondence55 mins agoOtago
D.04 - Schedule Two - General Conditions for ORC Consents (4 November 2026) - Track Changes (DOCX, 12.3 MB)
Bendigo–Ophir Gold ProjectAutomated summaryThe Otago Regional Council has issued a new set of general conditions that will apply to all resource consents within its jurisdiction. These conditions cover spill prevention, erosion and sediment control, water monitoring and compliance limits, and climate‑change considerations, among others, and are being released with track‑changes to reflect recent amendments.
FreshwaterPollutionLand UseClimateOtherDecisionCorrespondence55 mins agoOtago
Memorandum for the applicant (PDF, 181 KB)
Bendigo–Ophir Gold ProjectAutomated summaryThe memorandum corrects a labeling error in surface water monitoring site names (SW13 and SW14) for a fast‑track resource consent application, confirms that the underlying data and monitoring remain unchanged, and supplies corrected documents to the expert panel.
FreshwaterOtherCorrespondence+2 moreFreshwaterPollutionLand UseClimateOtherCorrespondenceDecision - ×5
55 mins agoWellington
5 documents · Belmont Quarry Development
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55 mins agoWellington
HCC memo to the panel convener (PDF, 167 KB)
Belmont Quarry DevelopmentAutomated summaryHCC memo to the panel convener supports the Greater Wellington Regional Council’s draft response for the Belmont Quarry Development fast‑track application, noting no significant information gaps and willingness to engage with the expert panel.
Land UseBiodiversityHeritageHearingCorrespondenceConferences, Workshops And Hearings55 mins agoWellington
HNZPT Memo to panel convener (PDF, 140 KB)
Belmont Quarry DevelopmentAutomated summaryHeritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga submits a memorandum to the panel convener for the Belmont Quarry Development, outlining that the requested archaeological authority is low complexity, the application documentation is complete, and that no additional panel expertise is required; it will deliver a Section 51 report within the statutory 10‑day period.
TaiaoHearingCorrespondenceConferences, Workshops And Hearings55 mins agoWellington
DOC Memo to the panel convener (PDF, 100 KB)
Belmont Quarry DevelopmentAutomated summaryThe memorandum from DOC to the panel convener outlines the Director‑General’s assessment of the Belmont Quarry fast‑track application, detailing the complexity of the proposed land exchange, wildlife approval, and concession. It recommends panel composition, timing for a decision, and highlights key environmental concerns such as lizard management and swamp maire transplantation.
BiodiversityFreshwaterHearingCorrespondenceConferences, Workshops And Hearings55 mins agoWellington
GWRC Memo to the panel convener (PDF, 172 KB)
Belmont Quarry DevelopmentAutomated summaryThe memo records Greater Wellington’s preliminary comments on the Belmont Quarry fast‑track application, outlining information gaps, engagement history, key environmental effects and proposed consent and concession conditions, and recommending a 90‑day decision timeframe.
FreshwaterBiodiversityTaiaoLand UseHearingCorrespondenceConferences, Workshops And Hearings55 mins agoWellington
Applicant's memo to the panel convener (PDF, 654 KB)
Belmont Quarry DevelopmentAutomated summaryThe memorandum outlines the applicant’s position in the Fast‑Track Approvals Act 2024 process for the Belmont Quarry Development, requesting a 100‑working‑day panel decision, detailing key legal and technical issues—particularly a novel land‑exchange provision—, summarising extensive consultation with councils, iwi and DOC, and presenting the evidence base for the resource consent, wildlife, archaeological authority and concession approvals.
BiodiversityTaiaoLand UseMiningHeritageNatural HazardsGovernanceNatureHearingSubmissionConferences, Workshops And HearingsLand UseBiodiversityHeritageTaiaoFreshwaterMiningNatural HazardsGovernanceNatureHearingCorrespondenceSubmissionConferences, Workshops And Hearings - ×16
55 mins agoWest Coast
16 documents · Barrytown Minerals Project
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55 mins agoWest Coast
Appendix H – Plans (Substantive application – Appendix J and M9) Part 2 (PDF, 32 MB)
Barrytown Minerals ProjectAutomated summaryDetailed landscape rehabilitation and restoration plans for a mining project, outlining wetland creation, riparian planting, and species selection for both during‑and post‑mining stages. The plan includes design specifications, cross‑sections, and growth rates for the required native vegetation. It forms part of the technical evidence submitted to support a resource consent application.
FreshwaterBiodiversityLand UseOtherAssessmentDraft Decision And Conditions55 mins agoWest Coast
Appendix H – Plans (Substantive application – Appendix J and M9) Part 1 (PDF, 24 MB)
Barrytown Minerals ProjectAutomated summaryThese plans detail the landscape mitigation and rehabilitation strategy for the Barrytown Mineral Sands Project, covering pre‑mining, during‑mining, and post‑mining phases. They outline native vegetation retention, bund construction, riparian buffers, and wetland restoration, with specific setbacks and planting palettes for affected areas.
MiningLand UseFreshwaterBiodiversityOtherAppendixDraft Decision And Conditions55 mins agoWest Coast
Appendix G – Plans (Substantive application – Appendix L6C) (PDF, 19 MB)
Barrytown Minerals ProjectAutomated summaryThis appendix presents detailed plan drawings and property parcel information for the Barratown mining consent application, indicating consented, disturbance, and cluster areas. It includes map sheets, scale, design and approval details dated 09/02/26 and was prepared by Glasson Huxtable Ltd.
MiningLand UseOtherAppendixDraft Decision And Conditions55 mins agoWest Coast
Appendix F – Plans (Substantive application – Appendix K) (PDF, 4 MB)
Barrytown Minerals ProjectAutomated summaryAppendix F supplies detailed plans and maps for the Barrytown Minerals Project – Southern Block, outlining resource blocks, disturbance areas, mine path, noise bunds, setbacks, water bodies, water take location, land contour and concentrator plant location to support the substantive application.
MiningFreshwaterOtherAppendixDraft Decision And Conditions55 mins agoWest Coast
Appendix C – Draft archaeological authority conditions (clean version) (DOCX, 14 MB)
Barrytown Minerals ProjectAutomated summaryThe Fast Track Approvals Act panel grants Tāiko Critical Minerals Ltd an archaeological authority for mineral sand mining within specified parcels, setting detailed conditions for start notifications, an Archaeological Management Plan, landowner consent, monitoring, reporting and Tikanga requirements. The authority obliges the holder to coordinate with Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, Ngāti Waewae and the police for any archaeological findings, including human remains, and to submit annual, interim and final reports to the Heritage New Zealand and relevant archives. The conditions also dictate landowner consent, contractor briefing, monitoring, investigation and reporting obligations over a 35‑year expiry.
MiningHeritageOtherDecisionDraft Decision And Conditions55 mins agoWest Coast
Appendix C – Draft archaeological authority conditions (PDF, 1 MB)
Barrytown Minerals ProjectAutomated summaryThe Fast Track Expert Consenting Panel has issued a draft archaeological authority for Tāiko Critical Minerals Ltd, granting permission to conduct earthworks for mineral sand mining within specified locations on the West Coast, subject to detailed conditions regarding heritage consultation, management plans, reporting, and engagement with Ngāti Waewae.
MiningHeritageLand UseOtherDecisionDraft Decision And Conditions55 mins agoWest Coast
Appendix B – Draft wildlife approval conditions (tracked changes version) (DOCX, 174 KB)
Barrytown Minerals ProjectAutomated summaryThis draft approval document sets out the conditions under which wildlife activities—such as bird and lizard surveys, incidental killing, fencing and relocation—may be carried out as part of the Barrytown Minerals Project. It specifies authorised personnel, the duration of the approval, compliance requirements, indemnity clauses and the process for variation or termination, thereby formalising protection measures for a range of protected species in the southern block.
BiodiversityCoastalLand UseOtherDecisionDraft Decision And Conditions55 mins agoWest Coast
Appendix B – Draft wildlife approval conditions (clean version) (DOCX, 173 KB)
Barrytown Minerals ProjectAutomated summaryDraft approval conditions for wildlife management associated with the Barrytown Minerals mining project, outlining required surveys, fencing, handling, and release procedures for protected lizards and birds, and specifying timelines, responsibilities, and indemnities for the approval holder.
BiodiversityLand UseOtherDecisionDraft Decision And Conditions55 mins agoWest Coast
Appendix B – Draft wildlife approval conditions (PDF, 277 KB)
Barrytown Minerals ProjectAutomated summaryThe draft document sets out the conditions for wildlife approval for the Barrytown Minerals Project Southern Block, detailing authorized activities for avian and lizard surveys, handling, fencing and relocation under a fast‑track resource consent. It specifies the roles and responsibilities of the approval holder, the timeframes for surveys and releases, the conditions for termination and variation, and the financial obligations for monitoring and compliance. The conditions are linked to certified management plans and relevant conservation protocols, and provide a framework for protecting threatened and at‑risk species during mining operations.
BiodiversityMiningLand UseOtherDecisionDraft Decision And Conditions55 mins agoWest Coast
Appendix A – Resource consent conditions (tracked changes version) (DOCX, 2 MB)
Barrytown Minerals ProjectAutomated summaryThis document lists the conditions attached to a resource consent for the Barrytown Minerals Project, covering general requirements, notification, review, bond, monitoring, and specific management plans for noise, avian, lizard, freshwater fish, erosion, water, air quality, and rehabilitation.
MiningLand UseFreshwaterBiodiversityPollutionOtherDecisionDraft Decision And Conditions55 mins agoWest Coast
Appendix A – Resource consent conditions (clean version) (DOCX, 2 MB)
Barrytown Minerals ProjectAutomated summaryThis document sets out the draft resource consent conditions for the Barrytown Minerals Project, detailing the obligations for mining operations, environmental management, and compliance under Grey District Council and West Coast Regional Council. It includes management plans for noise, avian and lizard species, freshwater fish, dust, erosion, water, radiation, and rehabilitation, as well as bond, notification, review, and monitoring requirements. The conditions also specify reporting procedures and the responsibilities of the Consent Holder and accountable persons.
FreshwaterBiodiversityPollutionMiningWater SupplyNatural HazardsOtherDecisionDraft Decision And Conditions55 mins agoWest Coast
Appendix A – Resource consent conditions – Schedules 3 and 4 (PDF, 1 MB)
Barrytown Minerals ProjectAutomated summaryThis appendix sets out the specific monitoring and wetland protection conditions for the Barrytown Minerals Project Southern Block resource consent, detailing required monitoring sites and the boundaries and classifications of wetlands that fall under the consent.
FreshwaterBiodiversityMiningLand UseOtherDecisionDraft Decision And Conditions55 mins agoWest Coast
Appendix A – Resource consent conditions – Schedule 2 Part 2 (PDF, 32 MB)
Barrytown Minerals ProjectAutomated summaryThis appendix details the landscape rehabilitation plan for a mining operation, outlining wetland creation, riparian planting, and waterway realignment during and after mining. It specifies cross‑section designs, species selection, and planting densities to restore ecological functions and water quality.
FreshwaterBiodiversityLand UseOtherDecisionDraft Decision And Conditions55 mins agoWest Coast
Appendix A – Resource consent conditions – Schedule 2 Part 1 (PDF, 24 MB)
Barrytown Minerals ProjectAutomated summaryThe appendix details the landscape mitigation conditions for the Barrytown Minerals Project Southern Block fast‑track resource consent, outlining pre‑mining and during‑mining rehabilitation plans, vegetation retention, planting bundles, and noise and visual screening measures.
MiningLand UseBiodiversityFreshwaterOtherDecisionDraft Decision And Conditions55 mins agoWest Coast
Appendix A – Resource consent conditions (PDF, 1 MB)
Barrytown Minerals ProjectAutomated summaryDraft resource consent conditions for the Barrytown Minerals Project – Southern Block, detailing obligations for mining, rehabilitation, monitoring, noise, wildlife, water and hazardous substance management, bond requirements, and procedural provisions for notification, review, and compliance enforcement.
MiningBiodiversityFreshwaterPollutionWater SupplyLand UseOtherDecisionDraft Decision And Conditions55 mins agoWest Coast
Barrytown Minerals Project draft decision and conditions of consent (PDF, 2 MB)
Barrytown Minerals ProjectAutomated summaryThis draft decision, issued under the Fast‑Track Approvals Act 2024, approves Tāiko Critical Minerals Limited’s application for a mineral sand mine at Barrytown, including resource consents, wildlife and archaeological approvals, and sets conditions for water use, environmental monitoring and rehabilitation.
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