The expert consenting panel appointed to determine the Kapuni Green Hydrogen application lodged on behalf of Hiringa Energy Limited and Ballance Agri-Nutrients Limited has completed its consideration of the application and has made its final decision. 

On 1 December 2021 the panel granted (subject to conditions) resource consent to establish a renewable wind energy facility with associated hydrogen production in Kapuni, Taranaki. 

Decision report and conditions of consent for Kapuni Green Hydrogen application (PDF, 834KB)

Notice of appeal

On 1 December 2021, the expert consenting panel released their decision to grant consent (with conditions) for the Kapuni Green Hydrogen application. This decision has been appealed by Te Korowai o Ngāruahaine Trust.

For further information please contact Tom Bennion at Bennion Law, L1, 181 Cuba Street Wellington, or phone +64 4 473 5755.

Appealing the decision

The expert consenting panel’s decision can be appealed to the High Court in whole or in part on questions of law only.

Any of the following may appeal:

(a) the consent applicant or requiring authority, as the case requires

(b) any relevant local authority

(c) the Attorney-General

(d) any person or group that provided comments in response to an invitation given under clause 17(2)

(e) any person who has an interest in the decision appealed against that is greater than that of the general public.

A notice of appeal must be filed with the Registrar of the High Court within 15 working days after the date the person is notified of the expert consenting panel’s decision. A copy of the notice of appeal must also be served on the EPA.

Appeals can be served on the EPA by:

Email: kapunigreen@epa.govt.nz

Post: Kapuni Green Hydrogen Expert Consenting Panel
c/- Environmental Protection Authority
Private Bag 63002
Wellington 6140

Attn: General Counsel

Further details on how to proceed with an appeal are covered in clause 45 of Schedule 6 of the Act. 

Clause 45 of Schedule 6 of the Act – New Zealand Legislation website