The Expert Consenting Panel appointed to determine the Ohinewai Foam Factory application has completed its consideration of the application and has made its final decision.

On 24 August 2021 the Expert Consenting Panel granted, subject to conditions, resource consent to Ambury Properties Limited.

Decision report on the Ohinewai Foam Factory application (PDF, 850KB)

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:

• the consent applicant or requiring authority, as the case requires
• any relevant local authority
• the Attorney-General
• any person or group that provided comments in response to an invitation given under clause 17(2)
• 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: FoamFactory.Fasttrack@epa.govt.nz

Post: Ohinewai Foam Factory 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