Applications for projects to be referred to a panel are made to the Minister for the Environment. The Ministry for the Environment has more information on applications for referral on their website.

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• Decided projects – approved 
• Decided projects – declined
• Projects – lodged and in progress
• Projects – awaiting lodgement   

Decided projects – approved 

Dominion Road mixed-use development

A project to redevelop the site at 360 Dominion Road, 88 Prospect Terrace, and 113 Grange Road, Mt Eden, to accommodate a multi-level, mixed-use development including retail, commercial and residential units. 

New Dunedin Hospital – Whakatuputupu

The development of a new hospital on three blocks in central Dunedin. 

Faringdon South West and South East development

A subdivision including residential lots, neighbourhood centres and associated infrastructure and amenities on two blocks of land in Selwyn Road, south of Rolleston township in Canterbury. 

Kapuni Green Hydrogen 

A project to develop a renewable hydrogen hub at Kapuni, South Taranaki, using wind-generated electricity. 

Kohimarama Comprehensive Care Retirement Village

A project to construct a retirement village in Kohimarama, Auckland by Ryman Healthcare Limited. 

Molesworth Street

A project to construct a 13-storey office building for office and retail use in Molesworth Street, Wellington.

Nola Estate 

A project to construct 246 residential dwellings in Glen Eden, including a cafe, local community centre and recreational facilities. 

Northbrook Wanaka retirement village

A project to develop a retirement village in Wanaka, by Winton Property Limited.

Ohinewai Foam Factory

A project to construct and operate a foam factory including constructing a rail siding connection to the main trunk line. 

Silverlight Studios

A project to construct and operate a film studio complex east of Wanaka township. The complex will include a film school, screening theatre and exhibition centre. 

Summerset Retirement Village – Waikanae

A project to develop a comprehensive care retirement village on the eastern side of the State Highway 1 expressway at Waikanae. 

Wooing Tree Estate

The subdivision of a 25 hectare block in Cromwell to create a medium density residential development and a small commercial precinct. 

Decided projects – declined

The Vines Affordable Subdivision

A project to develop 45 residential sections in Richmond, south of Nelson.

Projects – Lodged and in progress  

Beachlands Housing Development (suspended)

The development will subdivide land and construct a housing development with the associated infrastructure in Beachlands, Auckland. 

Brickfields Scott Road development

A subdivision and housing development in Hobsonville, west Auckland comprising approximately 426 allotments. 

Drury Central and Paerata Rail Stations

The development of new railway stations and associated transport interchange facilities at 2 separate sites in South Auckland.

Drury Centre Precinct

A project to subdivide land and develop a commercial retail centre in Drury, south Auckland. 

Drury East Stage 1 Precinct

A project to subdivide land and construct a housing development in Drury, south Auckland.

Kōpū marine precinct

A project to develop a marine precinct at an existing boat ramp at Kōpū, Thames.

Melia Place development

A project to subdivide and construct a housing development in Stanmore Bay, Whangaparāoa, Auckland. The development will include approximately 59 allotments.

Ōmāhu Residential Development

A project to subdivide and construct a housing development with retail facilities in Epsom, Auckland.

Rangitane Maritime Development (suspended)

The construction of a public boat ramp facility within the coastal marine area at Rangitane, Kerikeri.

Silverlight Studios - Accommodation 

Land use consent is sought to provide on-site worker and visitor accommodation as an activity ancillary to the development of the Silverlight Studios film complex.

Waihoehoe Precinct

A project to subdivide land and construct a housing development in Waihoehoe Road, Drury, south Auckland.

Projects – awaiting lodgement 

Bellgrove

A project to develop a subdivision with residential and commercial areas in Kippenberger Avenue Rangiora, Canterbury. 

Eastern Porirua Regeneration Project - infrastructure works

A project to replace an existing watermain, and construct both a water reservoir and wetland in East Porirua, Wellington. 

Federal Street Residences

The construction of a high-rise mixed-use building in Federal Street, central Auckland.

Flint's Park, Ladies Mile - Te Pūtahi

To construct a housing development including retail and an early childhood centre on the Frankton-Ladies Mile Highway (State Highway 6), Lake Hayes, Queenstown.

Karaka North Village

The construction of a housing development with community and commercial centres in Karaka North, Auckland.

Lake view - Taumata

At 4 Cemetery Road, Queenstown, construct and operate a mixed-use residential, retail, and commercial development.

Oruku Landing

A project to construct and operate a marina, a hotel and entertainment precinct and a mixed-use residential and commercial centre in Riverside Drive Whangarei. 

Otawere Water Storage Reservoir

The construction and operation of a water storage reservoir and associated dams in the upper catchment of an unnamed tributary of the Waitangi River in Waimate North, Northland. 

Riverbend Residential Development

A project is to subdivide land in stages in Onekawa, Napier and construct a housing development on that land.

Summerset Retirement Village – Half Moon Bay

The construction and operation of a comprehensive care retirement village and associated facilities in Bucklands Beach Auckland. 

Tauranga Innovative Courthouse

A project to designate land for the construction and operation of a courthouse in central Tauranga.

Whakatāne Commercial Boat Harbour

The development of a commercial boat harbour, associated facilities and a channel to the Whakatāne River.