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Reprint as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 (LI 2020/255) Patsy Reddy, Governor-General Order in Council At Wellington this 21st day of September 2020.

Present: The Right Hon Jacinda Ardern presiding in Council This order is made under section 27 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consent‐ ing) Act 2020 on the advice and with the consent of the Executive Council and on the recommendation of the Minister for the Environment.
Contents Title Commencement Interpretation Transitional, savings, and related provisions Projects referred to expert consenting panel Schedule 1 Transitional, savings, and related provisions Page 3 3 3 3 3 4 Note Changes authorised by subpart 2 of Part 2 of the Legislation Act 2012 have been made in this official reprint.

Note 4 at the end of this reprint provides a list of the amendments incorporated.

This order is administered by the Ministry for the Environment.
1 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 Schedule 2 Clutha Upper Waitaki Lines Project (CUWLP)—Works and Workers’ Village Schedule 3 Northbrook Wanaka Retirement Village Schedule 4 Kohimarama Comprehensive Care Retirement Village Schedule 5 Molesworth Street Office Development Schedule 6 The Vines Affordable Subdivision Schedule 7 Dominion Road Mixed-use Development Schedule 8 Ohinewai Foam Factory Schedule 9 Eastern Porirua Regeneration Project—Infrastructure Works Schedule 10 Silverlight Studios Schedule 11 Brennan winery, restaurant, education, and event complex Schedule 12 Nola Estate Schedule 13 Wooing Tree Estate Schedule 14 Kapuni Green Hydrogen Schedule 15 New Dunedin Hospital—Whakatuputupu Schedule 16 Faringdon South West and South East Development Schedule 17 Summerset Retirement Village—Waikanae Schedule 18 Beachlands Housing Development Schedule 19 Kōpū Marine Precinct Schedule 20 Whakatāne Commercial Boat Harbour 5 8 11 14 17 19 23 27 32 36 39 43 46 50 54 58 62 66 71 2 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 21 Karaka North Village Schedule 22 Ōmāhu Residential Development Schedule 23 George Street Mixed-use Development cl 5 76 81 85 Title Order This order is the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Proj‐ ects Order 2020.
Commencement This order comes into force on 22 September 2020.

Interpretation In this order, unless the context otherwise requires,— 1 2 3 (1) Act means the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 three waters services has the meaning given in section 9 of the Urban Devel‐ opment Act 2020.

(2) A term or an expression that is defined in the Act and used, but not defined, in this order has the same meaning as in the Act.
(3) A term or expression that is not defined in the Act, but is defined in the Resource Management Act 1991 and used, but not defined, in this order, has the same meaning as in the Resource Management Act 1991.

Clause 3(1): replaced, on 13 August 2021, by clause 4(1) of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).
Clause 3(3): inserted, on 13 August 2021, by clause 4(2) of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).

4 5 Transitional, savings, and related provisions The transitional, savings, and related provisions (if any) set out in Schedule 1 have effect according to their terms.
Projects referred to expert consenting panel Each project named and described in a schedule of this order (other than Schedule 1) is referred to the expert consenting panel according to the provi‐ sions of that schedule.
3 Schedule 1 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 Schedule 1 Transitional, savings, and related provisions cl 4 Part 1 Provisions relating to this order as made There are no transitional, savings, or related provisions relating to this order as made.
4 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 2 1 2 3 Schedule 2 Clutha Upper Waitaki Lines Project (CUWLP)—Works and Workers’ Village cl 5 Project referred to expert consenting panel Name of project The name of the project is the Clutha Upper Waitaki Lines Project (CUWLP)—Works and Workers’ Village (the project).

Authorised person The authorised person for the project is Transpower New Zealand Limited.
Description of project The scope of the project is— (a) (b) to upgrade existing 220 kV electricity transmission lines and substations to increase the electricity transmission capacity between the Otago- Southland region and the Waitaki Valley; and to undertake ancillary works required for the purpose of paragraph (a); and (c) to construct and use land for a temporary workers’ village.
4 (1) Description of activities involved in project The project may involve the following works: (a) works to strengthen or upgrade parts of the transmission loop (as defined in clause 5(1)), including works— (i) (ii) (iii) to duplex the lines between Roxburgh, Naseby, and Livingstone: to thermally upgrade the lines between Cromwell and Twizel: to duplex the lines between the Aviemore and Benmore substa‐ tions: (b) for the purpose of the works described in paragraph (a), any of the fol‐ lowing: (i) site development works, including earthworks, the trimming or removal of vegetation, and the placement of base course for wir‐ ing sites: (ii) works to strengthen and refurbish the foundations of towers, including earthworks, the trimming or removal of vegetation, abrasive blasting, and concrete placement and reinstatement: (iii) works to replace towers, including works to establish temporary towers and remove replaced towers: 5 Schedule 2 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 (iv) works to raise and strengthen existing towers: (v) works to provide for line separation requirements to be met, including mid-span earthworks and the trimming or removal of vegetation: (vi) works to relocate lines underground, upgrade transformers, and upgrade existing substations: (vii) works to establish a temporary workers’ village and its supporting infrastructure: (viii) works to remove the temporary workers’ village and remediate the site: (c) any other works that are— (i) associated with the works described in paragraphs (a) and (b); and (ii) within the scope of the project as described in clause 3 of this schedule.
(2) In this clause,— duplex, in relation to a line, means to add wires so that there are 2 in each phase of the line rather than 1 line means an electricity transmission or distribution line thermally upgrade, in relation to a line, means to upgrade the capacity of the line’s wires to carry more electricity by operating at a higher temperature.
5 (1) Approximate geographical location The project’s works will occur along, and at places necessary for access to, the corridor of the existing transmission and distribution lines in the loop (the transmission loop) that— (a) (b) goes north from Roxburgh through Naseby, Livingstone, the Waitaki Valley (including through the Aviemore, Benmore, Ōhau B, and Ōhau C hydro stations), and Twizel; and goes south from Twizel through Cromwell and Clyde and back to Rox‐ burgh.
(2) The temporary workers’ village will be located near Ranfurly.

6 No further provision required No further provision is necessary to give effect to decisions made by the Minis‐ ter under section 24 of the Act in respect of the project.
6 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 2 Statement of reasons This statement of reasons is published for the purposes of clause 4 of Schedule 3 of the Act Having considered the application against the criteria in the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 (the Act) and the Act’s purpose, and having sought and considered written comments from the relevant Ministers, local authorities, and iwi authorities, the Minister for the Environment has accepted this application for referral for the following reasons: • • • the project offers employment and economic benefits for the Otago, Canter‐ bury, and Southland regions; and the project will progress faster than would otherwise be the case under the Resource Management Act 1991 standard processes; and the project will result in a public benefit, particularly in relation to facilitating further renewable energy development, emissions reductions by increasing New Zealand’s total share of renewable energy, and increasing the resilience of the national electricity grid in the project area.
7 Schedule 3 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 Schedule 3 Northbrook Wanaka Retirement Village Schedule 3: inserted, on 9 October 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Con‐ senting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2020 (LI 2020/276).
Project referred to expert consenting panel Heading: inserted, on 9 October 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consent‐ ing) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2020 (LI 2020/276).

cl 5 1 Name of project The name of the project is the Northbrook Wanaka Retirement Village (the project).

Schedule 3 clause 1: inserted, on 9 October 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2020 (LI 2020/276).
2 Authorised person The authorised person for the project is Winton Property Limited.

Schedule 3 clause 2: inserted, on 9 October 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2020 (LI 2020/276).
3 Description of project The scope of the project is— (a) (b) to construct and operate a retirement village and associated facilities; and to undertake ancillary works required for the purpose of paragraph (a); and (c) to subdivide land required for the purpose of paragraph (a).

Schedule 3 clause 3: inserted, on 9 October 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2020 (LI 2020/276).
4 Description of activities involved in project The project may involve the following works: (a) bulk earthworks and associated discharges; and (b) works to construct the retirement village and associated facilities, includ‐ ing eating establishments, a gym, a pool, a community centre, a daily- needs retail area, and administrative facilities; and (c) landscaping, including planting; and (d) works to construct roads, parking facilities, and other infrastructure to service the retirement village and associated facilities; and 8 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 3 (e) (f) works to construct walking and cycling trails inside the retirement vil‐ lage and to connect them with existing trails outside the retirement vil‐ lage; and works to construct water and wastewater infrastructure to connect with existing reticulated services; and (g) works to construct stormwater infrastructure and to enable the on-site management and discharge of stormwater; and (h) earthworks and dewatering for the purpose of the works described in paragraph (f) or (g); and (i) any other works that are— (i) associated with the works described in paragraphs (a) to (h); and (ii) within the scope of the project as described in clause 3 of this schedule.
Schedule 3 clause 4: inserted, on 9 October 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2020 (LI 2020/276).

5 Approximate geographical location The project’s works will occur at Lot 2008 DP 545513 and Lot 66 DP 371470 on Outlet Road, Wanaka, Otago, which is approximately 5 km from Wanaka township.
Schedule 3 clause 5: inserted, on 9 October 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2020 (LI 2020/276).
6 Persons who must be invited to comment on project An expert consenting panel must invite comments on any consent application relating to the project from the following persons in addition to the persons listed in clause 17(6) of Schedule 6 of the Act: (a) (b) persons who made submissions on Plan Change 53 to the Queenstown Lakes District Plan; and any persons who, after submissions on Plan Change 53 closed, pur‐ chased properties within the area affected by Plan Change 53; and (c) Mr Michael Beresford, the appellant in the proceedings filed in the Environment Court as ENV-2018-CHC-69 (which relate to the Hawea/ Wanaka substitute land provided for in the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998).
Schedule 3 clause 6: inserted, on 9 October 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2020 (LI 2020/276).

7 No further provision required No further provision is necessary to give effect to decisions made by the Minis‐ ter under section 24 of the Act in respect of the project.
9 Schedule 3 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 Schedule 3 clause 7: inserted, on 9 October 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2020 (LI 2020/276).

Statement of reasons Heading: inserted, on 9 October 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consent‐ ing) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2020 (LI 2020/276).
This statement of reasons is published for the purposes of clause 4 of Schedule 3 of the Act Having considered the application against the criteria in the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 (the Act) and the Act’s purpose, and having sought and considered written comments from the relevant Ministers, local authorities, and iwi authorities, the Minister for the Environment has accepted this application for referral for the following reasons: • • • the project will provide specialist and local employment opportunities in Otago, a region particularly impacted by the downturn in tourism caused by COVID-19; and the project will provide additional housing supply and aged-care facilities; and the project will progress faster than would otherwise be the case under the Resource Management Act 1991 standard processes.
10 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 4 Schedule 4 Kohimarama Comprehensive Care Retirement Village Schedule 4: inserted, on 13 November 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2020 (LI 2020/282).
Project referred to expert consenting panel Heading: inserted, on 13 November 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Con‐ senting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2020 (LI 2020/282).

cl 5 1 Name of project The name of the project is the Kohimarama Comprehensive Care Retirement Village (the project).

Schedule 4 clause 1: inserted, on 13 November 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2020 (LI 2020/282).
2 Authorised person The authorised person for the project is Ryman Healthcare Limited.

Schedule 4 clause 2: inserted, on 13 November 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2020 (LI 2020/282).

3 Description of project The scope of the project is— (a) to construct and operate a retirement village and associated facilities; and (b) to undertake ancillary works required for the purpose of paragraph (a).
Schedule 4 clause 3: inserted, on 13 November 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2020 (LI 2020/282).
4 Description of activities involved in project The project may involve the following works: (a) earthworks (including bulk earthworks) and discharges associated with earthworks: (b) works to construct the retirement village and associated facilities: (c) landscaping, including plantings: (d) works to provide roading, parking, lighting, and other infrastructure to service the development: (e) (f) works to remove existing vegetation: works to divert a watercourse on the site: (g) works to take and use groundwater: (h) works to construct stormwater infrastructure and to divert and discharge stormwater run-off: 11 Schedule 4 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 (i) (j) works to construct a bore for the abstraction of groundwater: any other works that are— (i) associated with the works described in paragraphs (a) to (i); and (ii) within the scope of the project as described in clause 3 of this schedule.
Schedule 4 clause 4: inserted, on 13 November 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2020 (LI 2020/282).

5 Approximate geographical location The project’s works will occur at Lot 1 DP 332284 and Lot 51 DP 163242 (held on Records of Title 312220 (leasehold) and NA98B/894), which is the legal description of 223 Kohimarama Road, Auckland and 7 John Rymer Place, Auckland.
Schedule 4 clause 5: inserted, on 13 November 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2020 (LI 2020/282).
6 Persons who must be invited to comment on project An expert consenting panel must invite comments on any consent application relating to the project from the owners or occupiers of the properties at the fol‐ lowing addresses in addition to the persons listed in clause 17(6) of Schedule 6 of the Act: Street name Harvey Place, Kohimarama, Auckland John Rymer Place, Kohimarama, Auckland Street numbers 1/1, 2/1, 3/1, 4/1, 1/3, 2/3, 3/3, 4/3, 5, 7, 7A 2B, 3, 3A, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13A, 13B, 15, 16, 17, 17A, 18A, 18B, 19, 19A, 20, 21, 22A, 22B, 23, 24A, 24B, 24C, 25, 26, 26A, 27, 27A, 1/28, 2/28, 29, 31, 32A, 32B, 33, 34A, 34B, 35, 35A, 36A, 36B, 1/37, 2/37, 38A, 38B, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 45A, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58 247, 247A, 249, 249A, 251, 255, 257 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 19, 19A, 19B, 21, 1/23, 2/23, 25, 27 Kohimarama Road, Kohimarama, Auckland Whytehead Crescent, Kohimarama, Auckland Schedule 4 clause 6: inserted, on 13 November 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2020 (LI 2020/282).
7 No further provision required No further provision is necessary to give effect to decisions made by the Minis‐ ter under section 24 of the Act in respect of the project.

Schedule 4 clause 7: inserted, on 13 November 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2020 (LI 2020/282).
12 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 4 Statement of reasons Heading: inserted, on 13 November 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Con‐ senting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2020 (LI 2020/282).
This statement of reasons is published for the purposes of clause 4 of Schedule 3 of the Act Having considered the application against the criteria in the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 (the Act) and the Act’s purpose, and having sought and considered written comments from the relevant Ministers, the local authority, and Ngāti Whātua o Ōrākei Trust Board (a landowner and also a relevant iwi authority), the Minister for the Environment has accepted this application for referral for the fol‐ lowing reasons: • • • • the project will help to achieve the Act’s purpose; and the project offers specialist and local employment opportunities (up to 400 jobs over a duration of 36 to 48 months for the construction period, followed by approximately 170 operational jobs once constructed); and the project will result in a public benefit by providing additional housing sup‐ ply for aged persons and aged care facilities; and any adverse effects arising from the application and mitigation measures could be tested through an expert consenting panel having regard to Part 2 of the Resource Management Act 1991 and the purpose of the Act.
13 Schedule 5 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 Schedule 5 Molesworth Street Office Development Schedule 5: inserted, on 13 November 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2020 (LI 2020/282).
Project referred to expert consenting panel Heading: inserted, on 13 November 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Con‐ senting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2020 (LI 2020/282).

cl 5 1 Name of project The name of the project is the Molesworth Street Office Development (the pro‐ ject).

Schedule 5 clause 1: inserted, on 13 November 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2020 (LI 2020/282).
2 Authorised person The authorised person for the project is Primeproperty Group Limited.

Schedule 5 clause 2: inserted, on 13 November 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2020 (LI 2020/282).

3 Description of project The scope of the project is to construct a 12-storey office building that includes— (a) (b) (c) (d) retail or cafe space; and a lobby; and loading bays; and a basement carpark.
Schedule 5 clause 3: inserted, on 13 November 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2020 (LI 2020/282).
4 Description of activities involved in project The project may involve the following works: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) works to construct a 12-storey office building that includes retail or cafe space, a lobby, loading bays, and a basement carpark: earthworks for the foundations and basement carpark: discharges associated with those earthworks: dewatering, if works are required below the level of the groundwater: works that give rise to construction noise: works that give rise to vehicle movements: (g) works to provide for lighting: 14 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 5 (h) any other works that are— (i) associated with the works described in paragraphs (a) to (g); and (ii) within the scope of the project as described in clause 3 of this schedule.
Schedule 5 clause 4: inserted, on 13 November 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2020 (LI 2020/282).

5 Approximate geographical location The project’s works will occur at 55 to 61 Molesworth Street, Wellington, Lot 1 DP 23575 and Lot 5 DP 1265.

Schedule 5 clause 5: inserted, on 13 November 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2020 (LI 2020/282).
6 Further information required The following information must be submitted to the panel with any consent application (in addition to the information required by clause 9 of Schedule 6 of the Act): (a) a heritage report prepared by a heritage expert that considers— (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (i) (ii) the location of the site and proposed building; and the heritage context of the site and proposed building, if they adjoin a listed heritage building; and a summary of any consultation undertaken with iwi or Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga; and a preliminary site investigation or detailed on-site investigation report for a contaminated site in accordance with the requirements of the Resource Management (National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health) Regula‐ tions 2011 (the NES), showing how compliance with the NES will be achieved; and a design statement, including a statement as to how the proposal achieves design excellence given that the building height exceeds the permitted height, but is within the 15% design excellence allowance; and a written approval from Wellington Water Limited, if the proposal involves a discharge of dewatered water or stormwater to the stormwater network during works; and an earthworks management plan; and any additional information that the Wellington City Council and the Wel‐ lington Regional Council would require had the application been submit‐ ted in accordance with the standard process under the Resource Manage‐ ment Act 1991.
Schedule 5 clause 6: inserted, on 13 November 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2020 (LI 2020/282).

15 Schedule 5 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 7 No further provision required No further provision is necessary to give effect to decisions made by the Minis‐ ter under section 24 of the Act in respect of the project.
Schedule 5 clause 7: inserted, on 13 November 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2020 (LI 2020/282).

Statement of reasons Heading: inserted, on 13 November 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Con‐ senting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2020 (LI 2020/282).
This statement of reasons is published for the purposes of clause 4 of Schedule 3 of the Act Having considered the application against the criteria in the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 (the Act) and the Act’s purpose, and having sought and considered written comments from the relevant Ministers, local authorities, and iwi authorities, the Minister for the Environment has accepted this application for referral for the following reasons: the project will help to achieve the purpose of the Act; and the project will offer employment opportunities (up to 14 full-time jobs in the first 18 months and another 200 full-time jobs in the following 30 months).
These jobs will be in the construction sector, which has been impacted by COVID-19; and the project will develop an under-utilised site for office space, contributing to a well-functioning urban environment; and the project seeks to promote a vibrant and well-functioning urban environment that is well connected by public transport; and any adverse effects arising from the application (and proposed mitigation measures) can be tested by an expert consenting panel, having regard to Part 2 of the Resource Management Act 1991.
• • • • • 16 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 6 Schedule 6 The Vines Affordable Subdivision Schedule 6: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Con‐ senting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).
Project referred to expert consenting panel Heading: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Con‐ senting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).

cl 5 1 Name of project The name of the project is The Vines Affordable Subdivision (the project).

Schedule 6 clause 1: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).
2 Authorised persons The authorised persons for the project are Jason and Angela Mudgway.

Schedule 6 clause 2: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).
3 (1) Description of project The scope of the project is— (a) (b) to subdivide land and develop up to 48 residential sections for future housing development; and to provide the associated infrastructure for the subdivision and develop‐ ment of the sections, including roading, walkways, three waters services, and reserves.

(2) [Revoked] Schedule 6 clause 3: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).
Schedule 6 clause 3(2): revoked, on 13 August 2021, by clause 5 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).
4 Description of activities involved in project The project may involve the following works: (a) (b) (c) (d) earthworks (including bulk earthworks) and discharges associated with the earthworks: landscaping, including plantings: works to remove existing vegetation: the construction of roading, walkways, and other transportation infra‐ structure required for the development: (e) the construction of water and wastewater infrastructure: 17 Schedule 6 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 (f) any other works that are— (i) associated with the works described in paragraphs (a) to (e); and (ii) within the scope of the project as described in clause 3 of this schedule.
Schedule 6 clause 4: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).

5 Approximate geographical location The project’s works will occur at 115 Main Road Hope (otherwise known as State Highway 6) south of Richmond, legal description Part Sec 15 Waimea East District.
Schedule 6 clause 5: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).

6 No further provision required No further provision is necessary to give effect to decisions made by the Minis‐ ter under section 24 of the Act in respect of the project.
Schedule 6 clause 6: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).

Statement of reasons Heading: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Con‐ senting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).
This statement of reasons is published for the purposes of clause 4 of Schedule 3 of the Act Having considered the application against the criteria in the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 (the Act) and the Act’s purpose, and having sought and considered written comments from the relevant Ministers and the relevant local authority, the Minister for the Environment has accepted this application for referral for the following reasons: the project will help to achieve the Act’s purpose; and the project offers employment opportunities, providing the equivalent of 28 jobs during the 1-year development period; and the project seeks to develop sections for future housing in an area that has a significant housing demand; and any adverse effects arising from the activities that are to occur under the project or from any mitigation measures can be tested by an expert consenting panel, having regard to Part 2 of the Resource Management Act 1991 and the purpose of the Act.
• • • • 18 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 7 Schedule 7 Dominion Road Mixed-use Development Schedule 7: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Con‐ senting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).
Project referred to expert consenting panel Heading: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Con‐ senting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).

cl 5 1 Name of project The name of the project is Dominion Road Mixed-use Development (the pro‐ ject).

Schedule 7 clause 1: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).
2 Authorised persons The authorised persons for the project are Pudong Housing Development Com‐ pany Limited, Foodstuffs North Island Limited, and Silk Road Management Limited.

Schedule 7 clause 2: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).
3 Description of project The scope of the project is— (a) (b) to demolish existing buildings; and to use land for, and construct, a 6-storey (maximum) development for, a supermarket, retail tenancies, offices and other commercial businesses, and residential units; and (c) to subdivide land associated with the uses specified in paragraph (b).
Schedule 7 clause 3: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).
4 Description of activities involved in project The project may involve the following works: (a) works to construct 1 or more 6-storey (maximum) buildings, including— (i) works to demolish existing buildings; and (ii) works to construct access and carparking facilities; and (iii) earthworks associated with construction works, including for the foundations of buildings, site levelling, and infrastructure works; and (iv) landscaping: 19 Schedule 7 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 (b) works to subdivide land: (c) any other works that are— (i) associated with the works described in paragraphs (a) and (b); and (ii) within the scope of the project as described in clause 3 of this schedule.
Schedule 7 clause 4: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).
5 Approximate geographical location The project’s works will occur at— (a) (b) (c) 360 Dominion Road, Mt Eden, Auckland, legal description Lot 2 DP 170042, being below Reduced Level (RL) 54.8; and 88 Prospect Terrace, Mt Eden, Auckland, legal description Lot 2 DP 170042, being between RL 54.8 and RL 55.6; and 113 Grange Road, Mt Eden, Auckland, legal description Lot 2 DP 170042, being above RL 55.6.
Schedule 7 clause 5: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).
6 Further information to be submitted The following information must be submitted to the panel with any consent application relating to the project (in addition to the information required by clause 9 of Schedule 6 of the Act): (a) an integrated transport assessment, including modelling and analysis that covers— (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) vehicle generation and its effects on traffic and parking in Domin‐ ion Road and the local road network; and the effects of the project on public transport, including service reliability and infrastructure on Dominion Road; and the effects of the project on motorcycle safety; and the effects of the project on the strategic role and transport mode priorities of Dominion Road; and (v) mitigation measures to be taken in relation to these matters; and (b) an urban design or character assessment of the project, including dia‐ grams, visualisations, and 3D simulations covering the following: (i) the effects of the proposed height exceedance and visual domi‐ nance, particularly on neighbouring residential amenity values and on views from Grange Road and south from Dominion Road; and 20 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 7 (ii) (iii) (iv) the effects of the proposed demolition and the new built form on the character of land included in the Eden Valley Special Charac‐ ter Overlay; and the effects of the project on the volcanic cones viewshaft; and the effects of any overshadowing exceedance on the adjacent environment; and (c) flood assessment, including pre- and post-development effects on the upstream and downstream catchment and storage, as well as any mitiga‐ tion measures.
Schedule 7 clause 6: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).
7 Persons who must be invited to comment on project (1) An expert consenting panel must invite comments on any consent application relating to the project from the following persons, in addition to the persons listed in clause 17(6) of Schedule 6 of the Act: (a) Watercare Services Limited; and (b) Auckland Transport; and (c) Dominion Road Business Association Incorporated.

(2) In this clause, Auckland Transport means the entity established by section 38 of the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009.
Schedule 7 clause 7: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).

8 No further provision required No further provision is necessary to give effect to decisions made by the Minis‐ ter under section 24 of the Act in respect of the project.
Schedule 7 clause 8: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).

Statement of reasons Heading: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Con‐ senting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).
This statement of reasons is published for the purposes of clause 4 of Schedule 3 of the Act Having considered the application against the criteria in the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 (the Act) and the Act’s purpose, and having sought and considered written comments from the relevant Ministers and the relevant local authority, the Minister for the Environment has accepted this application for referral for the following reasons: • the project will help to achieve the Act’s purpose; and 21 Schedule 7 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 • • • the project offers employment opportunities, with up to 220 construction jobs during the construction phase and an additional 150 to 185 full-time equivalent permanent jobs in the supermarket and associated retail sectors.
Both the con‐ struction and retail sectors have been adversely impacted by COVID-19; and the project will contribute to a well-functioning environment by redeveloping a large site for mixed uses in an area of Auckland well serviced by public trans‐ port; and any adverse effects arising from the application or from mitigation measures can be tested by an expert consenting panel, having regard to Part 2 of the Resource Management Act 1991 and the purpose of the Act.
22 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 8 Schedule 8 Ohinewai Foam Factory Schedule 8: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Con‐ senting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).
Project referred to expert consenting panel Heading: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Con‐ senting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).

cl 5 1 Name of project The name of the project is the Ohinewai Foam Factory (the project).

Schedule 8 clause 1: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).
2 Authorised person The authorised person for the project is Ambury Properties Limited.

Schedule 8 clause 2: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).
3 Description of project The scope of the project is— (a) to construct and operate a foam factory and associated facilities, includ‐ ing— (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) a foam manufacturing plant and storage facility; and a carpet underlay plant; and a foam conversion plant; and temporary site sheds; and facilities to manage air discharges; and facilities to manage hazardous waste; and facilities to manage stormwater and wastewater generated on site; and (b) to construct and operate a rail siding that will connect to the North Island Main Trunk Railway.
Schedule 8 clause 3: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).
4 Description of activities involved in project The project may involve the following works: (a) earthworks for the project (including bulk earthworks) and discharges associated with those earthworks: 23 Schedule 8 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 (b) works to construct the foam factory and associated facilities: (c) (d) (e) (f) works to construct a rail siding: landscaping works: works to clear existing vegetation: works to provide roading, parking areas, lighting, and other supporting infrastructure: (g) works to enable dewatering of the site: (h) (i) the construction of stormwater infrastructure and a wetland: any other works that are— (i) associated with the works described in paragraphs (a) to (h); and (ii) within the scope of the project as described in clause 3 of this schedule.
Schedule 8 clause 4: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).
5 Approximate geographical location The project’s works will occur at— (a) (b) (c) 88 Lumsden Road, legal description Allotment 405 Parish of Whanga‐ marino (record of title SA42D/983); and 109 Tahuna Road, legal description Lot 2 DPS 29288 (record of title SA1250/17 and SA26D/299); and 52 Lumsden Road, legal description Lot 3 DP 474347 (record of title 650547).
Schedule 8 clause 5: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).
Further information to be submitted The following information, as it relates to the construction and operation of the factory, must be submitted to the panel with any consent application relating to the project (in addition to the information required by clause 9 of Schedule 6 of the Act): (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) an assessment of the risks posed by the hazardous substances used on site and a description of the measures to be adopted to manage these risks; and an integrated traffic assessment; and a geotechnical assessment report; and an ecological report; and an archaeological report; and an earthworks methodology report; and 6 (1) 24 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 8 (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) a noise and vibration report; and a draft construction traffic management plan; and a landscape and visual assessment; and an emergency plan; and an air quality report; and an assessment of any greenhouse gases emitted during the foam produc‐ tion process, and a description of measures to be adopted to reduce emis‐ sions; and (m) an assessment of the effects of the development on flood-water flows and the proposed mitigation measures; and (n) (o) (p) an assessment of the effects of the development on the Waikato River and its catchment and the proposed mitigation measures; and an assessment to show why the proposed site is the best practicable option; and an assessment of the project in light of the concerns raised by submitters in the Ohinewai zoning hearings, and the measures proposed to resolve these concerns.
(2) In subclause (1)(l), emissions has the meaning given in section 4(1) of the Cli‐ mate Change Response Act 2002.

Schedule 8 clause 6: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).
7 Persons who must be invited to comment on project In addition to the persons listed in clause 17(6) of Schedule 6 of the Act, an expert consenting panel must invite comments from the following persons identified by the Waikato District Council as having made submissions on the industrial-related aspects of the Ohinewai rezoning plan change request being considered as part of that council’s district plan review: (a) (b) (c) the trustees of Nga Muka Development Trust; and the trustees of the Waahi Whaanui Trust; and Te Riu o Waikato Limited; and (d) Ohinewai Area Committee; and (e) Shand Properties Limited; and (f) Mercury NZ Limited; and (g) Iain and Luressa Macdonald; and (h) Konini Farms Limited; and (i) (j) The Ralph Estates Incorporated; and Suzanne Stow; and (k) David and Tiffany Whyte; and 25 Schedule 8 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 (l) Richard and Shanette Marsh; and (m) Bruce Holmes; and (n) Daniel and Rebekah Holmes; and (o) Auckland/Waikato Fish and Game Council; and (p) Future Proof Implementation Committee.
Schedule 8 clause 7: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).

8 No further provision required No further provision is necessary to give effect to decisions made by the Minis‐ ter under section 24 of the Act in respect of the project.
Schedule 8 clause 8: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).

Statement of reasons Heading: inserted, on 4 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Con‐ senting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285).
This statement of reasons is published for the purposes of clause 4 of Schedule 3 of the Act Having considered the application against the criteria in the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 (the Act) and the Act’s purpose, and having sought and considered written comments from the relevant Ministers, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, KiwiRail Holdings Limited, and the relevant local authorities and iwi authorities, the Minister for the Environment has accepted this application for referral for the following reasons: the project will help to achieve the purpose of the Act; and the project offers the prospect of short- and long-term employment for Huntly and North Waikato, including up to 2,100 construction jobs and 50 permanent factory jobs; and the project will enable construction to begin earlier by bringing the consenting process forward by 3 to 15 months; and the project has the potential for economic benefits to the area, including through diversifying the economy of the Waikato region, possibly encouraging further industrial development in the area, and creating the opportunity for the development and employment of a skilled workforce; and any adverse effects arising from the project or from mitigation measures can be tested by an expert consenting panel, having regard to Part 2 of the Resource Management Act 1991 and the purpose of the Act.
• • • • • 26 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 9 Schedule 9 Eastern Porirua Regeneration Project—Infrastructure Works Schedule 9: inserted, on 18 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Con‐ senting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2020 (LI 2020/298).
Project referred to expert consenting panel Heading: inserted, on 18 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Con‐ senting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2020 (LI 2020/298).

cl 5 1 Name of project The name of the project is the Eastern Porirua Regeneration Project—Infra‐ structure Works (the project).
Schedule 9 clause 1: inserted, on 18 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2020 (LI 2020/298).

2 Authorised persons The authorised persons for the project are— (a) (b) Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities; and Porirua City Council.

Schedule 9 clause 2: inserted, on 18 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2020 (LI 2020/298).
3 Description of project The scope of the project is— (a) (b) (c) to replace an existing wastewater main that extends from Bothamley Park, Porirua to State Highway 1; and to construct and operate a water reservoir near the existing reservoir on Stemhead Lane, Porirua; and to construct and operate a wetland for flood risk and stormwater man‐ agement in Cannons Creek Park, Porirua.
Schedule 9 clause 3: inserted, on 18 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2020 (LI 2020/298).
4 (1) Description of activities involved in project The project involves the following: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) earthworks (including bulk earthworks): discharges associated with earthworks: works to trim or remove vegetation: landscaping, including planting: dewatering and discharge of the water onto land or into freshwater: 27 Schedule 9 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 (f) works to construct stormwater infrastructure: (g) works to discharge stormwater and wastewater onto land or into fresh‐ water: (h) works to construct pipes, culverts, and associated reticulation infrastruc‐ ture: (i) (j) works to construct or disestablish crossings of the Kenepuru Stream: works to construct a water storage reservoir and associated reticulation infrastructure: (k) any other works that are— (i) associated with the works described in paragraphs (a) to (j); and (ii) within the scope of the project as described in clause 3 of this schedule.
(2) [Revoked] Schedule 9 clause 4: inserted, on 18 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2020 (LI 2020/298).

Schedule 9 clause 4(2): revoked, on 13 August 2021, by clause 6 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).
5 Approximate geographical location The project’s works will occur at the following locations: Narrative description of location Works to replace the existing wastewater main that extends from Bothamley Park, Porirua to State Highway 1 will occur alongside that existing wastewater main Works to construct and operate a water reservoir near the existing reservoir on Stemhead Lane, Porirua will occur near that existing reservoir Works to construct and operate a wetland in Cannons Creek Park, 28 Legal description of location Lot 276 DP 512438 Lot 277 DP 512438 Lot 273 DP 498135 Lot 1 DP 74452 Lot 1 DP 53734 Lot 113 DP 20024 Lot 1 DP 53735 Sec 1 SO 485063 Sec 2 SO 485063 Lot 2 DP 53736 Lot 1 DP 35097 Lot 232 DP 31478 Sec 20 SO 473623 Lot 4 DP 48340 Lot 7 DP 47873 Lot 1 DP 26267 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 9 Porirua will occur in Cannons Creek Park Schedule 9 clause 5: inserted, on 18 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2020 (LI 2020/298).
6 Further information to be submitted The following information must be submitted to the panel with any consent application relating to the project (in addition to the information required by clause 9 of Schedule 6 of the Act): (a) an ecological assessment, which must cover— (i) the short- and long-term effects of the project on the Porirua Stream, the Kenepuru Stream, and the significant natural areas within Bothamley Park and Cannons Creek Park; and (ii) the downstream effects of the project on the Porirua Harbour: (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) a contaminated sites assessment: a traffic impact assessment, which must include a traffic management plan: a cultural impact assessment by an author approved by the mana whenua of the Kenepuru Stream: an assessment of whether the proposed infrastructure will meet current demand and future demand arising from urban growth: an assessment of the project’s likely effects on the hydrology of the Kenepuru Stream and the Porirua Stream, including flooding, erosion, and scour: an assessment of the project’s positive effects on the environment, sup‐ ported by appropriate technical information, including any net benefits to water quality from the proposed wetland in Cannons Creek Park: an assessment of any adverse effects from dewatering: a landscape and visual assessment of the proposed reservoir: a construction management plan for the proposed works: an erosion and sediment control plan, which must— (i) outline the measures that will be taken to avoid or mitigate
 adverse effects on significant natural areas and any natural wet‐ lands, including the discharge of sediment to Kenepuru Steam, Porirua Stream, and Porirua Harbour; and (ii) be prepared in consultation with Ngāti Toa: (l) a master plan of Bothamley Park and Cannons Creek Park, which must— 29 Schedule 9 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 (i) (ii) show how the wastewater trunk main upgrade and the proposed wetland integrate with the wider improvements being considered for the parks; and have regard to cycleways, recreation areas and facilities, crime prevention through environmental design, safety upgrades, and public access.
Schedule 9 clause 6: inserted, on 18 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2020 (LI 2020/298).
7 Persons who must be invited to comment on project An expert consenting panel must invite comments on any consent application relating to the project from the following persons in addition to the persons listed in clause 17(6) of Schedule 6 of the Act: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Aotea Residents Association Incorporated: Creeksiders (Cannons Creek) Residents Association: Porirua Harbour and Catchment Community Trust: Ranui Resident’s Association Incorporated: Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira Incorporated.
Schedule 9 clause 7: inserted, on 18 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2020 (LI 2020/298).

8 No further provision required No further provision is necessary to give effect to decisions made by the Minis‐ ter under section 24 of the Act in respect of the project.
Schedule 9 clause 8: inserted, on 18 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2020 (LI 2020/298).

Statement of reasons Heading: inserted, on 18 December 2020, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Con‐ senting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2020 (LI 2020/298).
This statement of reasons is published for the purposes of clause 4 of Schedule 3 of the Act Having considered the application against the criteria in the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 (the Act) and the Act’s purpose, and having sought and considered written comments from the relevant Ministers, local authorities, Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira Incorporated, Wellington Water Limited, and the New Zea‐ land Transport Agency, the Minister for the Environment has accepted this applica‐ tion for referral for the following reasons: the project will help to achieve the Act’s purpose; and the project will provide 55 to 110 jobs in the first 2 years of construction and up to 260 jobs in the third and fourth years of construction; and • • 30 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 9 • • • the project will increase the capacity of three waters services in eastern Porirua, enabling future urban growth in Porirua and addressing existing capacity and performance issues for infrastructure; and the project is likely to improve environmental outcomes for freshwater quality in the long term as it will reduce wastewater overflows and may improve stormwater quality; and any adverse effects arising from the application (and proposed mitigation measures) can be tested by an expert consenting panel, having regard to Part 2 of the Resource Management Act 1991 and the purpose of the Act.
31 Schedule 10 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 Schedule 10 Silverlight Studios Schedule 10: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Con‐ senting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).

Project referred to expert consenting panel Heading: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consent‐ ing) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).
cl 5 1 Name of project The name of the project is Silverlight Studios (the project).

Schedule 10 clause 1: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).

2 Authorised person The authorised person for the project is Silverlight Studios Limited.

Schedule 10 clause 2: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).
3 Description of project The scope of the project is— (a) to construct and operate a film studio complex, including— (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) film location sets; and buildings for post-production facilities; and a film school; and a screening theatre; and a film exhibition centre; and supporting facilities such as food and retail services; and (b) (c) to construct a wall surrounding the film studio complex; and to construct the associated infrastructure for the film studio complex, including roading, parking, and pedestrian access.
Schedule 10 clause 3: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).
4 Description of activities involved in project The project involves works such as the following: earthworks (including bulk earthworks) and discharges associated with the earthworks: landscaping, including plantings: vegetation clearance: (a) (b) (c) 32 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 10 (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) the construction of roading, walkways, and other transport infrastructure required for the project, including parking: alteration of the reservoir located on the site: the construction of water and wastewater infrastructure: the on-site collection, storage, treatment, and disposal of wastewater: the taking and use of groundwater: any other works that are— (i) associated with the works described in paragraphs (a) to (h); and (ii) within the scope of the project as described in clause 3 of this schedule.
Schedule 10 clause 4: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).

5 (1) (2) 6 (1) Approximate geographical location The project’s works will occur at 707 Wanaka–Luggate Highway (State High‐ way 6), approximately 7 km to the east of Wanaka township.
The legal description of the site of the project works is Section 1, Block II Lower Wanaka Survey District and Section 66–67 Block IV Lower Wanaka Survey District (held on Record of Title OT14C/457) and Section 65 and Part Section 64 Block IV Lower Wanaka Survey District (held on Record of Title OT17A/336).

Schedule 10 clause 5: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).
Further information to be submitted The following information must be submitted to the panel with any consent application relating to the project (in addition to the information required by clause 9 of Schedule 6 of the Act): (a) (b) (c) an integrated transport assessment prepared in consultation with the New Zealand Transport Agency; and a lighting assessment; and a three waters services report that— (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) identifies the preferred servicing options; and assesses the alternatives that have been considered; and describes discussions held, and agreements made, with the Queenstown Lakes District Council; and assesses the effects of any water takes and discharges, with an out‐ line of any proposed mitigation of these effects.
(2) [Revoked] 33 Schedule 10 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 Schedule 10 clause 6: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).

Schedule 10 clause 6(2): revoked, on 13 August 2021, by clause 7 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).
7 Persons who must be invited to comment on project An expert consenting panel must invite comments on any consent application relating to the project from the following persons in addition to the persons listed in clause 17(6) of Schedule 6 of the Act: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) the Minister for Economic and Regional Development; and the Minister of Immigration; and Queenstown Airport Corporation Limited; and the New Zealand Transport Agency; and Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
Schedule 10 clause 7: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).

8 No further provision required No further provision is necessary to give effect to decisions made by the Minis‐ ter under section 24 of the Act in respect of the project.

Schedule 10 clause 8: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).
Statement of reasons Heading: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consent‐ ing) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).
This statement of reasons is published for the purposes of clause 4 of Schedule 3 of the Act Having considered the application against the criteria in the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 (the Act) and the Act’s purpose, and having sought and considered written comments from the relevant Ministers and local authorities, the Minister for the Environment has accepted this application for referral for the fol‐ lowing reasons: the project will help to achieve the purpose of the Act; and the project offers the opportunity for up to 300 jobs during the construction phase and for up to 1,200 jobs during the operation of the project.
Both the construction and film sectors have been adversely impacted by COVID-19; and the training opportunities offered through the project will enable people affected by the economic impacts of COVID-19 to upskill in the film sector; and • • • 34 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 10 • • • the project will create economic benefits for Queenstown Lakes District, the Otago region, and the film industry, all of which were adversely affected by COVID-19; and the project will progress faster than would otherwise be the case under the standard processes of the Resource Management Act 1991; and any adverse effects arising from the activities occurring under the project, and potential mitigation measures, can be tested by an expert consenting panel, having regard to Part 2 of the Resource Management Act 1991 and the purpose of the Act.
35 Schedule 11 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 Schedule 11 Brennan winery, restaurant, education, and event complex Schedule 11: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Con‐ senting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).
Project referred to expert consenting panel Heading: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consent‐ ing) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).

cl 5 1 Name of project The name of the project is the Brennan winery, restaurant, education, and event complex (the project).

Schedule 11 clause 1: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).
2 Authorised person The authorised person for the project is Otago Viticulture and Oenology Limited (trading as Brennan Wines).

Schedule 11 clause 2: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).
3 Description of project The scope of the project is— (a) (b) to extend and operate an existing vineyard; and to construct and operate— (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) a winery complex and associated facilities; and an on-site winemaking facility; and a restaurant; and a cellar door; and a barrel hall for events; and an education facility.

Schedule 11 clause 3: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).
4 Description of activities involved in project The project involves works such as the following: (a) works to expand existing buildings: (b) works to construct new buildings: (c) demolition works: 36 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 11 (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) earthworks associated with construction works, including for the founda‐ tions of buildings, site levelling, and infrastructure works: landscaping, including plantings: works to provide for lighting: the construction of roading, walkways, and other transport infrastructure required for the project, including parking: the construction of water and wastewater infrastructure: the taking and use of groundwater and surface water: any other works that are— (i) associated with the works described in paragraphs (a) to (i); and (ii) within the scope of the project as described in clause 3 of this schedule.
Schedule 11 clause 4: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).

5 (1) (2) Approximate geographical location The project’s works will occur at 110 Gibbston Back Road, Gibbston, Otago.

The legal description of the site of the project works is Part Lot 16 Deposited Plan 23707 (held on Record of Title OT18D/774).
Schedule 11 clause 5: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).

6 Persons who must be invited to comment on project An expert consenting panel must invite comments on any consent application relating to the project from the New Zealand Transport Agency, in addition to the persons listed in clause 17(6) of Schedule 6 of the Act.
Schedule 11 clause 6: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).

7 No further provision required No further provision is necessary to give effect to decisions made by the Minis‐ ter under section 24 of the Act in respect of the project.

Schedule 11 clause 7: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).
Statement of reasons Heading: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consent‐ ing) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).
This statement of reasons is published for the purposes of clause 4 of Schedule 3 of the Act Having considered the application against the criteria in the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 (the Act) and the Act’s purpose, and having sought 37 Schedule 11 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 and considered written comments from the relevant Ministers and the local author‐ ities, the Minister for the Environment has accepted this application for referral for the following reasons: the project will help to achieve the purpose of the Act; and the project will provide specialist and local employment opportunities for con‐ struction jobs, and for permanent jobs in the Otago winemaking region; and by providing opportunities for workers to upskill, the project will create eco‐ nomic benefits for the viticulture and winemaking industries adversely affected by COVID-19; and the project will progress faster than would otherwise be the case under the standard processes of the Resource Management Act 1991; and any adverse effects arising from the activities occurring under the project, and potential mitigation measures, can be tested by an expert consenting panel, having regard to Part 2 of the Resource Management Act 1991 and the purpose of the Act.
• • • • • 38 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 12 Schedule 12 Nola Estate Schedule 12: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Con‐ senting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).

Project referred to expert consenting panel Heading: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consent‐ ing) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).
cl 5 1 Name of project The name of the project is the Nola Estate (the project).

Schedule 12 clause 1: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).

2 Authorised person The authorised person for the project is CPM 2019 Limited.

Schedule 12 clause 2: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).
3 (1) Description of project The scope of the project is— (a) to subdivide land and construct— (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) approximately 247 residential units (including approximately 140 units dedicated to KiwiBuild); and a commercial centre; and a cafe; and a community centre; and reserve areas; and (b) to provide the associated infrastructure for the subdivision and develop‐ ment, including roading and three waters services.
(2) [Revoked] Schedule 12 clause 3: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).

Schedule 12 clause 3(2): revoked, on 13 August 2021, by clause 8(a) of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).
4 (1) Description of activities involved in project The project involves works such as the following: (a) (b) the subdivision of land and the construction of buildings: earthworks (including bulk earthworks) and discharges associated with the earthworks: 39 Schedule 12 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 (c) (d) (e) (f) landscaping, including plantings: the construction of roading, walkways, and other transport infrastructure required for the project, including parking: the construction of three waters services: any other works that are— (i) associated with the works described in paragraphs (a) to (e); and (ii) within the scope of the project as described in clause 3 of this schedule.
(2) [Revoked] Schedule 12 clause 4: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).

Schedule 12 clause 4(2): revoked, on 13 August 2021, by clause 8(b) of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).
5 (1) Approximate geographical location The project’s works will occur at— (a) (b) (c) 460 to 465 West Coast Road, Glen Eden, Auckland; and 467 to 478 West Coast Road, Glen Eden, Auckland; and 317 to 345 Glengarry Road, Glen Eden, Auckland.
(2) The legal description of the site of the project works is— (a) NA29A/231, Lot 22 Deposited Plan 19309; and (b) NA29A/232, Lot 23 Deposited Plan 19309; and (c) NA29A/233, Lot 24 Deposited Plan 19309; and (d) NA29A/234, Lot 25 Deposited Plan 19309; and (e) (f) NA29A/235, Lot 26 Deposited Plan 19309; and NA29A/236, Lot 27 Deposited Plan 19309; and (g) NA29A/237, Lot 28 Deposited Plan 19309; and (h) NA35A/1265, Lot 30 Deposited Plan 19309; and (i) (j) NA35A/1266, Lot 31 Deposited Plan 19309; and NA35A/1267, Lot 32 Deposited Plan 19309; and (k) NA35A/1268, Lot 35 Deposited Plan 19309; and (l) NA35A/1269, Lot 36 Deposited Plan 19309; and (m) NA35A/1270, Lot 37 Deposited Plan 19309; and (n) NA35A/1271, Lot 38 Deposited Plan 19309; and (o) NA35A/1272, Lot 39 Deposited Plan 19309; and (p) NA35A/1273, Lot 40 Deposited Plan 19309; and (q) NA93A/900, Lot 2 Deposited Plan 155993.
40 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 12 Schedule 12 clause 5: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).
6 Further information to be submitted The following information must be submitted to the panel with any consent application relating to the project (in addition to the information required by clause 9 of Schedule 6 of the Act): (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) an integrated transport assessment; and a stormwater assessment; and an infrastructure assessment; and an urban design assessment; and a landscape and visual assessment.
Schedule 12 clause 6: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).
7 Persons who must be invited to comment on project An expert consenting panel must invite comments on any consent application relating to the project from the following persons in addition to the persons listed in clause 17(6) of Schedule 6 of the Act: (a) Auckland Transport; and (b) Watercare Services Limited; and (c) (d) representatives of Hoani Waititi Marae; and representatives of the trustees of Ngāti Te Ata Claims Support Whānau Trust.
Schedule 12 clause 7: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).

8 No further provision required No further provision is necessary to give effect to decisions made by the Minis‐ ter under section 24 of the Act in respect of the project.

Schedule 12 clause 8: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).
Statement of reasons Heading: inserted, on 29 January 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consent‐ ing) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2).
This statement of reasons is published for the purposes of clause 4 of Schedule 3 of the Act Having considered the application against the criteria in the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 (the Act) and the Act’s purpose, and having sought and considered written comments from the relevant Ministers, the relevant local authority, Auckland Transport and, having sought written comments from Te 41 Schedule 12 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 Kawerau Iwi Settlement Trust, the Minister for the Environment has accepted this application for referral for the following reasons: the project will help to achieve the purpose of the Act; and the project offers the opportunity for up to 609 full-time equivalent construc‐ tion jobs, and for additional permanent jobs; and the project will have short-term and long-term economic benefits associated with the construction workforce and more people settling in the area; and the project will increase housing supply by enabling the development of 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom residential units in response to the housing supply shortage in Auckland; and the project will enable construction to occur sooner than would otherwise be the case under the standard processes of the Resource Management Act 1991; and any adverse effects arising from the activities occurring under the project, and potential mitigation measures, can be tested by an expert consenting panel, having regard to Part 2 of the Resource Management Act 1991 and the purpose of the Act.
• • • • • • 42 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 13 Schedule 13 Wooing Tree Estate Schedule 13: inserted, on 5 March 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Con‐ senting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2021 (LI 2021/36).
Project referred to expert consenting panel Heading: inserted, on 5 March 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2021 (LI 2021/36).

cl 5 1 Name of project The name of the project is the Wooing Tree Estate (the project).

Schedule 13 clause 1: inserted, on 5 March 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2021 (LI 2021/36).
2 Authorised person The authorised person for the project is Wooing Tree Property Development LP.

Schedule 13 clause 2: inserted, on 5 March 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2021 (LI 2021/36).
3 (1) Description of project The scope of the project is— (a) (b) (c) (d) to subdivide land and construct a staged subdivision of up to 284 lots, including up to 276 residential lots; and to construct approximately 46 residential units; and to construct the associated infrastructure for the subdivision, including roading, parking, pedestrian and cycling connections, three waters ser‐ vices, and the development of open space; and to construct and operate a hospitality and neighbourhood centre, a cellar door facility for Wooing Tree Vineyard, and accommodation for travel‐ lers, and to provide the associated infrastructure.
(2) [Revoked] Schedule 13 clause 3: inserted, on 5 March 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2021 (LI 2021/36).

Schedule 13 clause 3(2): revoked, on 13 August 2021, by clause 9(a) of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).
4 (1) Description of activities involved in project The project involves works such as the following: (a) (b) (c) the subdivision of land and construction of buildings: earthworks (including bulk earthworks): discharges associated with earthworks and construction activities: 43 Schedule 13 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 (d) (e) (f) landscaping, including planting: works to clear existing vegetation: works to construct pedestrian and vehicular access, roading, parking, and other transport infrastructure required for the development: (g) works to construct three waters services and upgrade existing three waters services: (h) any other works that are— (i) associated with the works described in paragraphs (a) to (g); and (ii) within the scope of the project as described in clause 3 of this schedule.
(2) [Revoked] Schedule 13 clause 4: inserted, on 5 March 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2021 (LI 2021/36).

Schedule 13 clause 4(2): revoked, on 13 August 2021, by clause 9(b) of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).
5 Approximate geographical location The project’s works will occur at Wooing Tree Estate, 64 Shortcut Road, corner of State Highway 6 and State Highway 8B, Cromwell, Otago (legal description Section 3 Survey Office Plan 461514, held on Record of Title 684261).

Schedule 13 clause 5: inserted, on 5 March 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2021 (LI 2021/36).
6 Persons who must be invited to comment on project An expert consenting panel must invite comments on any consent application relating to the project from the New Zealand Transport Agency in addition to the persons listed in clause 17(6) of Schedule 6 of the Act.

Schedule 13 clause 6: inserted, on 5 March 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2021 (LI 2021/36).
7 No further provision required No further provision is necessary to give effect to decisions made by the Minis‐ ter under section 24 of the Act in respect of the project.

Schedule 13 clause 7: inserted, on 5 March 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2021 (LI 2021/36).
44 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 13 Statement of reasons Heading: inserted, on 5 March 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2021 (LI 2021/36).
This statement of reasons is published for the purposes of clause 4 of Schedule 3 of the Act Having considered the application against the criteria in the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 (the Act) and the Act’s purpose, and having sought and considered written comments from the relevant Ministers, relevant local author‐ ities, and the New Zealand Transport Agency, the Minister for the Environment has accepted this application for referral for the following reasons: • • • • • • • the project will help to achieve the purpose of the Act; and the project offers the opportunity for up to 650 full-time equivalent jobs and for additional permanent jobs through commercial activities; and the project will provide economic benefits to those in the Central Otago area and to the viticulture and construction industries, which have been affected by COVID-19; and the project will increase housing supply in an area experiencing rapid popula‐ tion change and housing shortages; and the project will contribute to a well-functioning urban environment, given its location close to the Cromwell town centre and within an area identified in the Cromwell Spatial Plan as being suitable for residential intensification; and the project will enable construction to occur sooner than would otherwise be the case under the standard processes of the Resource Management Act 1991; and any adverse effects arising from the activities that are to occur under the project and potential mitigation measures can be tested by an expert consenting panel, having regard to Part 2 of the Resource Management Act 1991 and the purpose of the Act.
45 Schedule 14 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 Schedule 14 Kapuni Green Hydrogen Schedule 14: inserted, on 2 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consent‐ ing) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2021 (LI 2021/56).
Project referred to expert consenting panel Heading: inserted, on 2 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2021 (LI 2021/56).

cl 5 1 Name of project The name of the project is Kapuni Green Hydrogen (the project).

Schedule 14 clause 1: inserted, on 2 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2021 (LI 2021/56).
2 Authorised person The authorised persons for the project are— (a) (b) Hiringa Energy Limited; and Ballance Agri-Nutrients Limited.

Schedule 14 clause 2: inserted, on 2 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2021 (LI 2021/56).

3 (1) Description of project The scope of the project is to construct, install, and operate a renewable hydro‐ gen hub.
(2) The renewable hydrogen hub comprises— (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 4 wind turbines and associated infrastructure; and an electrolysis plant; and hydrogen production infrastructure; and hydrogen storage, loadout, and refuelling facilities; and underground electricity cables and associated buildings and structures.

Schedule 14 clause 3: inserted, on 2 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2021 (LI 2021/56).
4 Description of activities involved in project The project involves works such as the following: (a) works to install and operate 4 wind turbines with a hub height of approximately 149 m, a rotor diameter of 162 m, and a total height of approximately 230 m: (b) works to construct and operate an electrolysis plant and hydrogen pro‐ duction infrastructure: 46 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 14 (c) works to construct and operate hydrogen storage, loadout, and refuelling facilities: (d) works to install and operate underground electricity cables and to con‐ struct and operate associated buildings and structures to convey electri‐ city: (e) (f) earthworks associated with the works described in paragraphs (a) to (d): works to construct access and other infrastructure required for the devel‐ opment, including culverts: (g) any other works that are— (i) associated with the works described in paragraphs (a) to (f); and (ii) within the scope of the project as described in clause 3 of this schedule.
Schedule 14 clause 4: inserted, on 2 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2021 (LI 2021/56).

5 (1) Approximate geographical location The project’s works will occur at— (a) (b) 271–359 Kokiri Road, Kapuni (the site for the wind turbines); and 309 Palmer Road, Kapuni (the site for the electrolysis plant, hydrogen production infrastructure, and hydrogen storage, loadout, and refuelling facilities).
(2) The installation of underground electricity cables will occur on private land and road reserve located between the places described in subclause (1).

Schedule 14 clause 5: inserted, on 2 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2021 (LI 2021/56).
6 Further information to be submitted The following information must be submitted to the panel with any consent application relating to the project (in addition to the information required by clause 9 of Schedule 6 of the Act): (a) a landscape and visual assessment, which must include— (i) (ii) photomontages, taken from a range of public vantage points and from a range of private properties beyond those immediately adja‐ cent to the proposed wind turbine site, that show the scale of the proposed wind turbines in relation to views of Mount Taranaki; and an assessment of the effects on sightlines of Mount Taranaki when viewed from sites of importance to Māori (as determined in con‐ sultation with Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust and Ngāruahine hapū (as listed in clause 7(a)); and (b) either— 47 Schedule 14 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 (i) (ii) a cultural impact assessment prepared by or on behalf of the Tara‐ naki Māori Trust Board as the collective representative of Ngā Iwi o Taranaki; or if a cultural impact assessment is not provided, a statement of any reasons given by the Taranaki Māori Trust Board for not provid‐ ing that assessment; and an archaeological assessment; and an ecological assessment, which must include an assessment of the effects of the project on indigenous vegetation, fauna, avifauna, aquatic ecology, and local water catchments; and a traffic impact assessment, which must include an assessment of the effects of large
 vehicles transporting turbine sections to the project site; and an acoustic assessment, which must include an assessment of construc‐ tion noise, details of safeguards and contingencies in relation to noise and vibration effects, and the methods for monitoring and reporting; and a shadow flicker assessment for the proposed wind turbines; and information to address the matters listed in section 20.5.10 (assessment matters for significant hazardous facilities) of the South Taranaki District Plan (as in force at 22 January 2021), which must include a risk assess‐ ment report.
(c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) Schedule 14 clause 6: inserted, on 2 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2021 (LI 2021/56).
7 Persons who must be invited to comment on project An expert consenting panel must invite comments on any consent application relating to the project from the following persons and groups in addition to the persons listed in clause 17(6) of Schedule 6 of the Act: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) the 6 hapū of Ngāruahine, being Ngāti Tū, Ngāti Manuhiakai, Kanihi– Umutahi, Ngāti Haua, Ngāti Tamaahuroa me Tītahi, and Ōkahu–Inuā‐ wai; and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui Trust; and Taranaki Māori Trust Board; and Transpower New Zealand Limited; and Powerco Limited; and Nova Energy Limited.
Schedule 14 clause 7: inserted, on 2 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2021 (LI 2021/56).

48 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 14 8 No further provision required No further provision is necessary to give effect to decisions made by the Minis‐ ter under section 24 of the Act in respect of the project.
Schedule 14 clause 8: inserted, on 2 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2021 (LI 2021/56).

Statement of reasons Heading: inserted, on 2 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2021 (LI 2021/56).
This statement of reasons is published for the purposes of clause 4 of Schedule 3 of the Act Having considered the application against the criteria in the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 (the Act) and the Act’s purpose, and having sought and considered written comments from the relevant Ministers (including those invited to comment), the relevant local authorities, Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust, Trans‐ power New Zealand Limited, Powerco Limited, and Nova Energy Limited, and hav‐ ing sought written comments from the groups Ngāti Tū and Ngāti Manuhiakai, the Minister for the Environment has accepted this application for referral for the follow‐ ing reasons: • • • • • • the project will help to achieve the purpose of the Act; and the project offers the opportunity to create an average of 40 full-time-equiva‐ lent jobs, over an 18-month period, in engineering, design, and construction; and the project provides infrastructure that will contribute to improving economic and employment outcomes; and the project is likely to help to improve environmental outcomes for air quality and assist New Zealand’s efforts to mitigate climate change and transition more quickly to a low-emissions economy (subject to a successful future transition to the use of green hydrogen as a fuel in the transport sector); and the project will progress faster than would otherwise be the case under the Resource Management Act 1991 standard processes; and any adverse effects arising from the activities occurring in the project, and potential mitigation measures, can be tested by an expert consenting panel, having regard to Part 2 of the Resource Management Act 1991 and the purpose of the Act.
49 Schedule 15 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 Schedule 15 New Dunedin Hospital—Whakatuputupu Schedule 15: inserted, on 2 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consent‐ ing) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2021 (LI 2021/56).
Project referred to expert consenting panel Heading: inserted, on 2 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2021 (LI 2021/56).

cl 5 1 Name of project The name of the project is the New Dunedin Hospital—Whakatuputupu (the project).

Schedule 15 clause 1: inserted, on 2 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2021 (LI 2021/56).
2 Authorised person The authorised persons for the project are— (a) (b) the Minister of Health; and the Ministry of Health.

Schedule 15 clause 2: inserted, on 2 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2021 (LI 2021/56).

Description of project The scope of the project is to construct and operate a hospital.
The hospital will include— (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) an inpatient building (approximately 58 m high and with a floor area of approximately 72,500 m2) for the provision of acute specialist services, emergency intervention, diagnostic services, acute and elective surgery, medical and surgical inpatient care, paediatric and maternal inpatient care, and related clinical and non-clinical support services; and up to 2 helipads; and an outpatient building (approximately 26 m high and with a floor area of approximately 12,970 m2) that comprises consultation and treatment spaces, day surgery facilities, and facilities for procedure and diagnostic services; and an ancillary services building; and a single-level air bridge and a 3-level air bridge to connect the inpatient building with the outpatient building; and a single-level air bridge to connect the ancillary services building with the inpatient building.
3 (1) (2) 50 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 15 Schedule 15 clause 3: inserted, on 2 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2021 (LI 2021/56).
4 (1) Description of activities involved in project The project involves works such as the following: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) works to construct buildings and retaining walls: earthworks (including site preparation, the disturbance of potentially contaminated soils, and bulk earthworks) and associated discharges: works to demolish existing buildings and infrastructure and to prepare the site: dewatering and discharge of the water onto land or into freshwater: works to construct and upgrade three waters services: works to construct rain gardens and stormwater treatment facilities: (g) works to clear vegetation: (h) (i) landscaping, including plantings: works to construct roading, walkways, air bridges, and other transport infrastructure required for the development, including parking: (j) any other works that are— (i) associated with the works described in paragraphs (a) to (i); and (ii) within the scope of the project as described in clause 3 of this schedule.
(2) [Revoked] Schedule 15 clause 4: inserted, on 2 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2021 (LI 2021/56).

Schedule 15 clause 4(2): revoked, on 13 August 2021, by clause 10 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).
5 (1) Approximate geographical location The project’s works will occur at the following sites: (a) (b) (c) 280, 336, 360, and 398 Cumberland Street, Dunedin: 69, 81, and 168 Castle Street, Dunedin: 31 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin.

(2) Works to construct air bridges will occur above St Andrew Street and Castle Street, Dunedin.

Schedule 15 clause 5: inserted, on 2 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2021 (LI 2021/56).
51 Schedule 15 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 6 Further information to be submitted The following information must be submitted to the panel with any consent application relating to the project (in addition to the information required by clause 9 of Schedule 6 of the Act): (a) (b) (c) (d) an integrated transport assessment, including modelling and analysis of effects and mitigation measures within the project site and adjoining road network and over all phases of the project, including construction and operation; and urban design, landscape, and shading assessments, including analysis of effects and mitigation measures within the project site, at the public/ private interfaces, and in pedestrian areas (streetscapes and public reserves); and a construction-noise assessment, including analysis of effects and miti‐ gation measures; and a flood-hazard assessment, including modelling and analysis of the effects and mitigation of floodwater within the project site and displaced because of the project, with particular consideration of— (i) how the climate-change scenario used for modelling aligns with Coastal Hazards and Climate Change: Guidance for Local Gov‐ the Environment, December 2017, ernment (Ministry for ME1341); and (ii) how the hospital would operate during flood events or flooding of the surrounding streets.
Schedule 15 clause 6: inserted, on 2 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2021 (LI 2021/56).
7 Persons who must be invited to comment on project An expert consenting panel must invite comments on any consent application relating to the project from the following persons or groups in addition to the persons listed in clause 17(6) of Schedule 6 of the Act: (a) the following, through Aukaha Limited (their representative agent): (i) Ngāi Tahu Papatipu Rūnanga: Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou; and (ii) Kati Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki; and (b) New Zealand Transport Agency.
Schedule 15 clause 7: inserted, on 2 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2021 (LI 2021/56).

8 No further provision required No further provision is necessary to give effect to decisions made by the Minis‐ ter under section 24 of the Act in respect of the project.
Schedule 15 clause 8: inserted, on 2 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2021 (LI 2021/56).

52 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 15 Statement of reasons Heading: inserted, on 2 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2021 (LI 2021/56).
This statement of reasons is published for the purposes of clause 4 of Schedule 3 of the Act Having considered the application against the criteria in the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 (the Act) and the Act’s purpose, and having sought and considered written comments from the relevant Ministers and local authorities, the Minister for the Environment has accepted this application for referral for the fol‐ lowing reasons: • • • • • • • the project will help to achieve the purpose of the Act; and the project will have positive effects on the social and cultural well-being of current and future generations; and the project offers the opportunity to create up to 827 full-time-equivalent con‐ struction and design jobs and indirectly related jobs; and the project offers the opportunity to create housing demand for new workers in the Otago and Southland regions; and the project will have short-term and long-term economic benefits for people and industries affected by COVID-19, including the construction workforce and those living and working in the Otago and Southland regions; and the project will progress faster than would otherwise be the case under the Resource Management Act 1991 standard processes; and any adverse effects arising from the activities that are to occur under the project and potential mitigation measures can be tested by an expert consenting panel, having regard to Part 2 of the Resource Management Act 1991 and the purpose of the Act.
53 Schedule 16 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 Schedule 16 Faringdon South West and South East Development Schedule 16: inserted, on 16 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Con‐ senting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2021 (LI 2021/70).
Project referred to expert consenting panel Heading: inserted, on 16 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2021 (LI 2021/70).

cl 5 1 Name of project The name of the project is the Faringdon South West and South East Develop‐ ment (the project).

Schedule 16 clause 1: inserted, on 16 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2021 (LI 2021/70).
2 Authorised person The authorised person for the project is Hughes Developments Limited.

Schedule 16 clause 2: inserted, on 16 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2021 (LI 2021/70).
3 (1) Description of project The scope of the project is to subdivide land and construct— (a) either— (i) (ii) a subdivision of up to 1,089 lots and 1,087 residential units; or if a secondary school is developed in the location of the project, a subdivision of up to 959 lots and 957 residential units; and (b) (c) (d) 2 commercial centres; and recreation reserves; and the associated infrastructure for the subdivision and development, including roading, walking, and cycling infrastructure, and three waters services.
(2) [Revoked] Schedule 16 clause 3: inserted, on 16 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2021 (LI 2021/70).

Schedule 16 clause 3(2): revoked, on 13 August 2021, by clause 11 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).
4 Description of activities involved in project The project involves works such as the following: (a) the subdivision of land and construction of buildings: 54 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 16 (b) earthworks (including bulk earthworks and excavation of materials over an aquifer) and discharges associated with the earthworks: (c) landscaping, including plantings: (d) works to clear existing vegetation: (e) (f) works to construct roading, walkways, cycle links, and other transport infrastructure, including parking: works to construct three waters services and upgrade existing three waters services: (g) any other works that are— (i) associated with the works described in paragraphs (a) to (f); and (ii) within the scope of the project as described in clause 3 of this schedule.
Schedule 16 clause 4: inserted, on 16 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2021 (LI 2021/70).
5 Approximate geographical location The project’s works will occur on the following 2 blocks of land in Selwyn Road, south of Rolleston township in Canterbury: Narrative description of location Faringdon South West block (bounded by Goulds Road, East Maddisons Road, and Selwyn Road) Faringdon South East block (located on the north-east corner of Springston Rolleston Road and Selwyn Road) Legal description of location Lot 1 DP 69688 Lot 4 DP 355996 Lot 2 DP 326339 Lot 3 DP 326339 Lot 4 DP 326339 Lot 2 DP 343803 Lot 1 DP 74660 Lot 3 DP 355996 Lot 2 DP 75821 and Lot 2 DP 355996 Lot 1 DP 343803 Lot 1 DP 60892 Lot 1 DP 479375 and Lot 1 DP 441634 Lot 2 DP 63632 and Lot 3 DP 441634 Lot 2 DP 479375 Lot 1 DP 341771 Lot 2 DP 341771 Schedule 16 clause 5: inserted, on 16 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2021 (LI 2021/70).
55 Schedule 16 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 6 (1) Further information to be submitted The following information must be submitted to the panel with any consent application relating to the project (in addition to the information required by clause 9 of Schedule 6 of the Act): (a) an emissions assessment that includes modelling and an analysis of— (i) (ii) the effects and mitigation measures related to the emissions impact of the project; and the opportunities to reduce emissions by providing housing supply closer to amenities or work centres; and (b) an integrated transport assessment that includes modelling and analysis of the effects and mitigation measures required to provide— (i) adequate cycleways and walkways for the number of dwellings and residents planned for the project; and (ii) safe pedestrian crossings and traffic calming devices; and (c) a stormwater assessment, including how stormwater will be treated before being discharged onto land.
(2) (3) In subclause (1)(a), emissions has the meaning given in section 4(1) of the Cli‐ mate Change Response Act 2002.

In subclause (1)(b)(ii), a traffic calming device is a traffic control device, as defined in section 2(1) of the Land Transport Act 1998.

Schedule 16 clause 6: inserted, on 16 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2021 (LI 2021/70).
7 Persons who must be invited to comment on project An expert consenting panel must invite comments on any consent application relating to the project from the following persons in addition to the persons listed in clause 17(6) of Schedule 6 of the Act: (a) Christchurch City Council; and (b) Waimakariri District Council; and (c) (d) (e) Greater Christchurch Partnership; and Canterbury District Health Board; and New Zealand Defence Force; and (f) Martin Towers; and (g) Nathaniel Heslop; and (h) Tania and Michael Croucher; and (i) Michael Quinn; and (j) (k) Freelance Canterbury Limited; and Peter Tilling; and 56 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 16 (l) relevant Ngāi Tahu rūnanga.
Schedule 16 clause 7: inserted, on 16 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2021 (LI 2021/70).

8 No further provision required No further provision is necessary to give effect to decisions made by the Minis‐ ter under section 24 of the Act in respect of the project.
Schedule 16 clause 8: inserted, on 16 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2021 (LI 2021/70).

Statement of reasons Heading: inserted, on 16 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2021 (LI 2021/70).
This statement of reasons is published for the purposes of clause 4 of Schedule 3 of the Act The Minister for the Environment has accepted this application for referral.
The Min‐ ister considered the application against the criteria in the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Act 2020 (the Act) and the Act’s purpose, and sought and consid‐ ered written comments from the relevant Ministers, Selwyn District Council, Christ‐ church City Council, Waimakariri District Council, Environment Canterbury, and the Greater Christchurch Partnership.
The Minister accepted the application for the fol‐ lowing reasons: • • • • • • • the project will help to achieve the purpose of the Act; and the project will generate up to 13,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs in the engineering, design, and construction sectors over a 7-year planning and con‐ struction period; and the project will create a further 400 FTE ongoing permanent jobs when the pro‐ ject is completed; and the project will provide economic benefits to the construction industry, which has been affected by COVID-19; and the project will increase housing supply by up to 1,087 residential units (or up to 957 residential units if a secondary school is developed) in an area that has been identified as unable to meet the medium-term housing demand; and the project will progress faster than would otherwise be the case under the standard processes of the Resource Management Act 1991; and any adverse effects arising from the application and mitigation measures can be tested by an expert consenting panel against Part 2 of the Resource Manage‐ ment Act 1991 and the purpose of the Act.
57 Schedule 17 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 Schedule 17 Summerset Retirement Village—Waikanae Schedule 17: inserted, on 16 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Con‐ senting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2021 (LI 2021/70).
Project referred to expert consenting panel Heading: inserted, on 16 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2021 (LI 2021/70).

cl 5 1 Name of project The name of the project is the Summerset Retirement Village—Waikanae (the project).

Schedule 17 clause 1: inserted, on 16 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2021 (LI 2021/70).
2 Authorised person The authorised person for the project is Summerset Villages (Waikanae) Limited.

Schedule 17 clause 2: inserted, on 16 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2021 (LI 2021/70).
3 (1) Description of project The scope of the project is— (a) to construct and operate a retirement village and associated facilities, including— (i) (ii) approximately 217 separate independent living units; and a building that accommodates approximately 76 assisted living suites and memory care suites, and approximately 43 care beds; and (iii) recreational facilities, including a café, restaurant, swimming pool, library, recreation centre, cinema; and (iv) a residents’ shop; and (b) (c) (d) to provide the associated infrastructure for the development, including roading and parking; and to provide for the development of three waters services, including upgrading existing infrastructure and services and three waters services; and to provide a temporary recreation centre, show villa, temporary oper‐ ations office, and temporary sales office.
(2) [Revoked] 58 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 17 Schedule 17 clause 3: inserted, on 16 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2021 (LI 2021/70).

Schedule 17 clause 3(2): revoked, on 13 August 2021, by clause 12 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).
4 Description of activities involved in project The project involves works such as the following: (a) earthworks (including bulk earthworks) and discharges associated with earthworks: (b) works to construct the retirement village and associated facilities, includ‐ ing temporary facilities: (c) works to remediate contaminated land: (d) works to divert watercourses on the site: (e) (f) works to discharge stormwater and contaminants: works to dam and divert water into wetlands: (g) works to clear forest and vegetation: (h) (i) (j) landscaping, including plantings: works to construct roading, pedestrian links, and parking: works to construct reserves for access and as an amenity: (k) works to take and use groundwater: (l) works to construct three waters services, including stormwater ponds: (m) works to construct signs: (n) any other works that are— (i) associated with the works described in paragraphs (a) to (m); and (ii) within the scope of the project as described in clause 3 of this schedule.
Schedule 17 clause 4: inserted, on 16 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2021 (LI 2021/70).

5 Approximate geographical location The project’s works will occur at or near to section 17–20 Survey Office Plan 505441 and Lot DP 27407, which are the legal descriptions for 28 and 32 Park Avenue, Waikanae, Wellington.
Schedule 17 clause 5: inserted, on 16 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2021 (LI 2021/70).
6 Further information to be submitted The following information must be submitted to the panel with any consent application relating to the project (in addition to the information required by clause 9 of Schedule 6 of the Act): 59 Schedule 17 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) a report assessing the effects of diverting stormwater into the wetlands, any changes to wetland hydrology, and any mitigation methods.
This report must be peer reviewed by a suitably qualified person jointly appointed by the authorised person and Greater Wellington Regional Council, and the comments on that review must be provided to a panel; and an assessment of the effects of construction activities, including earth‐ works, on neighbouring properties; and an assessment of the effects of construction activities on the transport network, including on local roads; and an earthworks and sediment control assessment; and an infrastructure assessment and stormwater management plan; and a geotechnical assessment.
Schedule 17 clause 6: inserted, on 16 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2021 (LI 2021/70).
7 Persons who must be invited to comment on project An expert consenting panel must invite comments on any consent application relating to the project from the following persons in addition to the persons listed in clause 17(6) of Schedule 6 of the Act: (a) (b) (c) Capital and Coast District Health Board; and Ferndale Residents’ Association; and Park Road Residents’ Association.
Schedule 17 clause 7: inserted, on 16 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2021 (LI 2021/70).

8 No further provision required No further provision is necessary to give effect to decisions made by the Minis‐ ter under section 24 of the Act in respect of the project.
Schedule 17 clause 8: inserted, on 16 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2021 (LI 2021/70).

Statement of reasons Heading: inserted, on 16 April 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2021 (LI 2021/70).
This statement of reasons is published for the purposes of clause 4 of Schedule 3 of the Act The Minister for the Environment has accepted this application for referral.
The Min‐ ister considered the application against the criteria in the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Act 2020 (the Act) and the Act’s purpose, and sought and consid‐ ered written comments from the relevant Ministers (including the Minister for 60 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 17 Seniors), the local authorities, and the New Zealand Transport Agency.
The Minister accepted the application for the following reasons: • • • • • the project will help to achieve the purpose of the Act; and the project will provide up to 30 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs in the first stage (earthworks) and up to 270 FTE jobs in the second stage (construction); and the project will result in a public benefit by providing additional housing sup‐ ply for aged persons and aged-care facilities; and the project will provide investment into the Kāpiti Coast’s aged-care sector; and any adverse effects arising from the application and mitigation measures can be tested by an expert consenting panel against Part 2 of the Resource Manage‐ ment Act 1991 and the purpose of the Act.
61 Schedule 18 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 Schedule 18 Beachlands Housing Development Schedule 18: inserted, on 14 May 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consent‐ ing) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 5) 2021 (LI 2021/104).
Project referred to expert consenting panel Heading: inserted, on 14 May 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 5) 2021 (LI 2021/104).

cl 5 1 Name of project The name of the project is Beachlands Housing Development (the project).

Schedule 18 clause 1: inserted, on 14 May 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 5) 2021 (LI 2021/104).
2 Authorised person The authorised persons for the project are— (a) (b) Neil Construction Limited; and Fletcher Residential Limited.

Schedule 18 clause 2: inserted, on 14 May 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 5) 2021 (LI 2021/104).

3 (1) Description of project The scope of the project is to subdivide land and construct a housing develop‐ ment in Beachlands, Auckland.
(2) The development will include— (a) (b) (c) (d) up to 259 residential lots; and up to 235 residential units; and approximately 5 jointly owned, private-access lots; and associated infrastructure, including roading, parking, pedestrian access‐ ways, and three waters services; and (e) reserve areas and open spaces.

(3) [Revoked] Schedule 18 clause 3: inserted, on 14 May 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 5) 2021 (LI 2021/104).
Schedule 18 clause 3(3): revoked, on 13 August 2021, by clause 13 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).
4 Description of activities involved in project The project involves works such as the following: (a) the subdivision of land: (b) works to clear vegetation, including trees in roads and near streams: 62 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 18 (c) earthworks, including the disturbance of potentially contaminated soils: (d) works to divert water and discharge stormwater run-off: (e) (f) works to reclaim part of 3 stream beds: works to construct three waters services and roading infrastructure: (g) works to construct residential units: (h) works to develop reserve areas and open spaces: (i) any other works that are— (i) associated with the works described in paragraphs (a) to (h); and (ii) within the scope of the project as described in clause 3 of this schedule.
Schedule 18 clause 4: inserted, on 14 May 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 5) 2021 (LI 2021/104).

5 Approximate geographical location The project’s works will occur at 109 Beachlands Road, Beachlands, Auck‐ land.

Schedule 18 clause 5: inserted, on 14 May 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 5) 2021 (LI 2021/104).
6 (1) Further information to be submitted The following information must be submitted to the panel with any consent application relating to the project (in addition to the information required by clause 9 of Schedule 6 of the Act): (a) an integrated transport assessment, which must include modelling and analysis that covers— (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) the density of development in the project compared with the den‐ sity of development provided for under the Single House Zone and the Beachlands 1 Precinct of the Auckland Unitary Plan: the effects of the project on the surrounding road network and intersections: the ability of the existing public transport system to service addi‐ tional demand: the availability and feasibility of safe spaces for active modes of transport, including walking and cycling: (b) an infrastructure assessment, which must include wastewater capacity checks, water supply details, and engineering plans: (c) a stormwater assessment, which must include— (i) predictions of the sediment and nutrient losses from the project site into the Hauraki Gulf during the project and in the long term, 63 Schedule 18 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) and in comparison to an estimate of what those losses are cur‐ rently; and (ii) a stormwater management plan: an ecological assessment, which must include options to protect all streams: an urban design assessment: a landscape and visual assessment of the residential units:
 an assessment of the social impacts of the housing development, which must cover— (i) the capacity of schools that service the area to meet the demands of future residents; and (ii) local employment opportunities available to future residents: landscape and planting plans for reserve areas, open spaces, and private accessways: a preliminary site investigation report done in accordance with the Resource Management (National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health) Regula‐ tions 2011: an assessment of the potential transport-related greenhouse gas emis‐ sions generated by the project compared with those generated by the density of development provided for under the Single House Zone and the Beachlands 1 Precinct of the Auckland Unitary Plan.
(2) In this clause,— Auckland Unitary Plan means the plan as in force when the consent applica‐ tion is submitted emissions has the meaning given in section 4(1) of the Climate Change Response Act 2002.

Schedule 18 clause 6: inserted, on 14 May 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 5) 2021 (LI 2021/104).
7 Persons who must be invited to comment on project (1) An expert consenting panel must invite comments on any consent application relating to the project from the following persons in addition to the persons listed in clause 17(6) of Schedule 6 of the Act: (a) (b) (c) Auckland Transport: Pine Harbour Living Limited (trading as Pine Harbour Water): Ngāti Te Ata Claims Support Whānau Trust.
(2) In this clause, Auckland Transport means the entity established by section 38 of the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009.

64 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 18 Schedule 18 clause 7: inserted, on 14 May 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 5) 2021 (LI 2021/104).
8 No further provision required No further provision is necessary to give effect to decisions made by the Minis‐ ter under section 24 of the Act in respect of the project.

Schedule 18 clause 8: inserted, on 14 May 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 5) 2021 (LI 2021/104).
Statement of reasons Heading: inserted, on 14 May 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 5) 2021 (LI 2021/104).

This statement of reasons is published for the purposes of clause 4 of Schedule 3 of the Act The Minister for the Environment has accepted this application for referral.
The Min‐ ister considered the application against the criteria in the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Act 2020 (the Act) and the Act’s purpose, and sought and consid‐ ered written comments from the relevant Ministers, Auckland Council, and Auckland Transport.
The Minister accepted the application for the following reasons: • • • • • • the project will help to achieve the purpose of the Act; and the project will have positive effects on social well-being by providing a range of additional housing, including terraced housing, which can provide a more affordable option at a time when house prices are rapidly escalating in the Auckland region; and the project will generate employment by providing— • • up to 45 direct and 169 indirect full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs during years 1 to 2 of design, consenting, and subdivision construction; and up to 98 direct and 349 indirect FTE jobs during years 3 to 7 while both subdivision and residential units are being completed; and the project will increase housing supply by up to 235 residential units and pro‐ vide up to 24 vacant lots for future development; and the project will progress faster under the Act than would otherwise be the case under the Resource Management Act 1991 standard processes; and any adverse effects that arise from the application and mitigation measures can be tested by an expert consenting panel against Part 2 of the Resource Manage‐ ment Act 1991 and the purpose of the Act.
65 Schedule 19 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 Schedule 19 Kōpū Marine Precinct Schedule 19: inserted, on 18 June 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consent‐ ing) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 6) 2021 (LI 2021/152).
Project referred to expert consenting panel Heading: inserted, on 18 June 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 6) 2021 (LI 2021/152).

cl 5 1 Name of project The name of the project is the Kōpū Marine Precinct (the project).

Schedule 19 clause 1: inserted, on 18 June 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 6) 2021 (LI 2021/152).
2 Authorised person The authorised person for the project is Thames-Coromandel District Council.

Schedule 19 clause 2: inserted, on 18 June 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 6) 2021 (LI 2021/152).

3 (1) Description of project The scope of the project is to develop a marine precinct at the existing boat ramp at Kōpū, Thames.
(2) The development will include— (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) a commercial wharf and pontoon; and a commercial slipway; and a commercial haulage access area; and a public recreational boat ramp and parking area; and a wider road over the stopbank at the southern end of Quay Street, Thames; and (f) a new access road (an extension of King Street, Thames).
Schedule 19 clause 3: inserted, on 18 June 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 6) 2021 (LI 2021/152).
Description of activities involved in project The project involves works such as the following: (a) (b) works to clear exotic and indigenous vegetation from land and from the coastal marine area: earthworks on land, including works in an area that has a high risk of erosion: (c) works that will disturb contaminated soils: 4 (1) 66 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 19 (d) works that will deposit material on land and in a modified water course: (e) works that will deposit clean fill— (i) (ii) in an area that has a high risk of erosion: in the flood-plain of a river: (f) works to upgrade or replace existing facilities and structures in the pro‐ ject area, including within the coastal marine area: (g) works to construct new structures on, and to remove old piles from, land and the coastal marine area: (h) works to form a new road, parking areas, and associated infrastructure: (i) (j) works to divert and discharge stormwater and contaminants onto land: any other works that are— (i) associated with the works described in paragraphs (a) to (i); and (ii) within the scope of the project as described in clause 3 of this schedule.
(2) In this schedule,— common marine and coastal area has the meaning given in section 9(1) of the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 erosion has the meaning given in section 2(1) of the Earthquake Commission Act 1993.

Schedule 19 clause 4: inserted, on 18 June 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 6) 2021 (LI 2021/152).
Schedule 19 clause 4(2) coastal marine area: revoked, on 13 August 2021, by clause 14 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).
5 (1) Approximate geographical location The project’s works will occur on— (a) (b) Part Section 3, Block VIII, Thames Survey District on SO 45311 and SP Plan 46978; and Part Section 3, Block VII, Thames Survey District, below the mean high water springs in the coastal marine area; and (c) the following unformed legal roads shown on SO plan 45311: (i) Kōpū Quay, Thames: (ii) King Street, Thames between Queen St and Kōpū Quay: (iii) Quay Street, Thames (also known as Kōpū Road); and (d) parts of the Waihou River and riverbed that lie in both the coastal marine area and the common marine and coastal area.
(2) That land includes— 67 Schedule 19 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 (a) (b) accretion land between the unformed road (Kōpū Quay) and the Waihou River (as shown on SO 45311); and freehold land, and the coastal water above it, in the coastal marine area that is not part of the common marine and coastal area.
Schedule 19 clause 5: inserted, on 18 June 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 6) 2021 (LI 2021/152).
6 Further information to be submitted The following information must be submitted to the panel with any consent application or notice of requirement relating to the project (in addition to the information required by clause 9 of Schedule 6 of the Act): (a) (b) (c) an integrated transport assessment of the impact of the project on the project area and the surrounding transport network; and an assessment of the impact of the project on the landscape and visual values in the project area; and a soil investigation that reports on the impact of the project on any land contamination within the project area; and (d) an assessment of— (i) (ii) the effect of the project on coastal processes; and the integrity and performance of the Waikato Regional Council’s Waihou flood protection scheme, which must include an assess‐ ment of— (A) (B) the hydrological impact of the project and the associated risk of blocking the flood protection scheme; and the safety risks to the users of the Hauraki Rail Trail and occupiers and users of areas adjacent to the project area; and an assessment of any effects that could in future result from climate change and sea-level rise, including consideration of the Waikato Regional Council’s Infrastructure Strategy 2018–2067 (June 2018) and the Sustainable infrastructure decision making framework (30 Septem‐ ber 2020); and a biosecurity report for the project; and an ecological assessment, including an assessment of the effects of the project on avifauna; and independent peer reviews by suitably qualified and experienced persons of the information described in paragraphs (d) to (g).
(e) (f) (g) (h) Schedule 19 clause 6: inserted, on 18 June 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 6) 2021 (LI 2021/152).
68 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 19 7 Persons who must be invited to comment on project An expert consenting panel must invite comments on any consent application or notice of requirement relating to the project from the following persons in addition to the persons listed in clause 17(6) of Schedule 6 of the Act: (a) (b) (c) representatives of Matai Whetū Marae; and the New Zealand Transport Agency; and the Hauraki Gulf Forum established under section 16 of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000.
Schedule 19 clause 7: inserted, on 18 June 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 6) 2021 (LI 2021/152).

8 No further provision required No further provision is necessary to give effect to decisions made by the Minis‐ ter for the Environment and the Acting Minister of Conservation under sec‐ tion 24 of the Act in respect of the project.
Schedule 19 clause 8: inserted, on 18 June 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 6) 2021 (LI 2021/152).

Statement of reasons Heading: inserted, on 18 June 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 6) 2021 (LI 2021/152).
This statement of reasons is published for the purposes of clause 4 of Schedule 3 of the Act The Minister for the Environment and the Acting Minister of Conservation have jointly accepted this application for referral.

The Ministers considered the application against the criteria in the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 (the Act) and the Act’s purpose, and sought and considered written comments from the relevant Ministers, local authorities, and the New Zealand Transport Agency.
The Ministers accepted the application for the following reasons: • • • the project will help to achieve the purpose of the Act; and the project will generate employment by providing— • • up to 78 new direct full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs during the design and construction stages of the project; and approximately 30 indirect FTE jobs in marine servicing; and the project will provide infrastructure to improve economic outcomes for the marine farming industry (including the productive potential and economy of the Kōpū industrial area and the wider marine servicing industry), which was affected by COVID-19 due to difficulties in factory processing and exporting, particularly for mussel products, the majority of which are exported overseas; and 69 Schedule 19 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 • • • the project will have a positive effect on social well-being by providing employment, economic benefits, and fit-for-purpose facilities for commercial and recreational users of the marine precinct; and the project will progress faster under the Act than would otherwise be the case under the Resource Management Act 1991 standard processes; and any adverse effects that arise from the application, and any mitigation meas‐ ures, can be tested by an expert consenting panel against Part 2 of the Resource Management Act 1991 and the purpose of the Act.
70 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 20 Schedule 20 Whakatāne Commercial Boat Harbour Schedule 20: inserted, on 18 June 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consent‐ ing) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 6) 2021 (LI 2021/152).
Project referred to expert consenting panel Heading: inserted, on 18 June 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 6) 2021 (LI 2021/152).

cl 5 1 Name of project The name of the project is the Whakatāne Commercial Boat Harbour (the pro‐ ject).

Schedule 20 clause 1: inserted, on 18 June 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 6) 2021 (LI 2021/152).
2 Authorised persons The authorised persons for the project are— (a) Whakatane District Council; and (b) (c) Te Rāhui Lands Trust; and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa; and (d) Ngati Awa Group Holdings Limited; and (e) (f) Te Rāhui Herenga Waka Whakatāne Limited; and Provincial Growth Fund Limited.

Schedule 20 clause 2: inserted, on 18 June 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 6) 2021 (LI 2021/152).
3 (1) Description of project The scope of the project is to develop a commercial boat harbour, associated facilities, and a channel to the Whakatāne River.

(2) The development will include— (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) a marina; and berthing infrastructure; and an access channel for vessels; and an upgraded boat ramp for commercial and recreational boats; and a training centre; and a commercial maintenance facility; and a parking area; and open space and walking areas.
71 Schedule 20 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 Schedule 20 clause 3: inserted, on 18 June 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 6) 2021 (LI 2021/152).
4 Description of activities involved in project The project may involve the following works: (a) (b) works to clear vegetation: earthworks, including— (i) works to excavate soil, rock, and other material and deposit them on land: (ii) works to disturb and remediate contaminated land, including works to remove timber mill waste: (c) works to enable dewatering of building and construction sites: (d) works to discharge water and contaminants onto land: (e) (f) works to dam and divert the Whakatāne River, including in the coastal marine area: works to disturb and dredge the Whakatāne River, including in the coastal marine area: (g) works to disturb wetlands and restore degraded wetlands: (h) works to install navigational aids in the coastal marine area: (i) (j) works to construct moorings and associated infrastructure within the boat harbour: works to construct parking areas: (k) works to construct a technical training centre: (l) works to construct maintenance facilities and related buildings: (m) any other works that are— (i) associated with the works described in paragraphs (a) to (l); and (ii) within the scope of the project as described in clause 3 of this schedule.
Schedule 20 clause 4: inserted, on 18 June 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 6) 2021 (LI 2021/152).

Approximate geographical location The project’s works will occur at 2 Keepa Road, Coastlands, Whakatāne.
The legal description of the site of the project is— (a) (b) Part Rangitaiki Lot 28B No 22 Block; and depending on the location of the access channel, parts of— (i) (ii) Section 5 SO 477337; and Section 1 SO 477337; and 5 (1) (2) 72 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 20 (iii) Part Lot 3 DP 21268; and (iv) Part Lot 4 DP 21268; and (c) depending on the dredging needed to deepen the river channel,— (i) Allotment 165 Rangitaiki Parish; and (ii) Allotment 19 Rangitaiki Parish; and (iii) Section 10 Block II Whakatāne Survey District; and (iv) Section 11 Block II Whakatāne Survey District.
(3) The site of the project also includes land within the coastal marine area adja‐ cent to, and including, the bed of the Whakatāne River.

Schedule 20 clause 5: inserted, on 18 June 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 6) 2021 (LI 2021/152).
6 Further information to be submitted The following information must be submitted to the panel with any consent application or notice of requirement relating to the project (in addition to the information required by clause 9 of Schedule 6 of the Act): (a) (b) an ecological assessment; and a river flood protection assessment that includes an assessment of— (i) (ii) any adverse effects of the project on the Whakatāne River; and any adverse effects of the project on the stopbanks and flood pro‐ tection structures, including erosion and scouring from dredging; and (c) a freshwater management assessment that includes an assessment of— (i) (ii) any adverse effects of the project on natural wetlands; and any adverse effects of dredging the Whakatāne River on fresh‐ water ecology and water quality; and (d) an integrated transport assessment, including modelling and analysis that covers the effects of the project on the surrounding road network.
Schedule 20 clause 6: inserted, on 18 June 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 6) 2021 (LI 2021/152).
7 Persons who must be invited to comment on project An expert consenting panel must invite comments on any consent application or notice of requirement relating to the project from the following persons in addition to the persons listed in clause 17(6) of Schedule 6 of the Act: (a) Whakatane Volunteer Coastguard Association Incorporated; and (b) Whakatāne Harbour Care Group; and (c) New Zealand Transport Agency.
Schedule 20 clause 7: inserted, on 18 June 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 6) 2021 (LI 2021/152).
73 Schedule 20 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 8 No further provision required No further provision is necessary to give effect to decisions made by the Minis‐ ter for the Environment and the Acting Minister of Conservation under section 24 of the Act in respect of the project.
Schedule 20 clause 8: inserted, on 18 June 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 6) 2021 (LI 2021/152).

Statement of reasons Heading: inserted, on 18 June 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 6) 2021 (LI 2021/152).
This statement of reasons is published for the purposes of clause 4 of Schedule 3 of the Act The Minister for the Environment and the Acting Minister of Conservation have jointly accepted this application for referral.

The Ministers considered the application against the criteria in the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 (the Act) and the Act’s purpose, and sought and considered written comments from the relevant Ministers and Te Rāhui Lands Trust.
The Ministers accepted the application for the following reasons: the project will help to achieve the purpose of the Act; and the project will generate employment by providing— • • up to 30 direct full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs during the engineering works; and approximately 30 indirect FTE jobs in marine servicing; and the project will generate longer-term new employment, including— • • • • approximately 229 indirect jobs from the on-water development; and approximately 373 boat building jobs; and approximately 230 new tourism-centred jobs; and new jobs in harvesting and processing mussels; and the project will provide infrastructure to improve economic outcomes for the marine farming, boat building, and tourism industries, which have been affected by COVID-19; and the project will provide infrastructure by converting the site, which is currently in agricultural use of marginal economic benefit, into a commercial and com‐ munity asset; and the project will have positive effects on social well-being by providing employ‐ ment, economic benefits, and fit-for-purpose facilities for commercial and rec‐ reational users, and provide opportunities to retrain at the proposed training facility; and the project will progress faster than would otherwise be the case under the Resource Management Act 1991 standard processes; and • • • • • • • 74 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 20 • any adverse effects that arise from the application, and any mitigation meas‐ ures, can be tested by an expert consenting panel against Part 2 of the Resource Management Act 1991 and the purpose of the Act.
75 Schedule 21 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 Schedule 21 Karaka North Village Schedule 21: inserted, on 9 July 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consent‐ ing) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 7) 2021 (LI 2021/176).
Project referred to expert consenting panel Heading: inserted, on 9 July 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 7) 2021 (LI 2021/176).

cl 5 1 Name of project The name of the project is the Karaka North Village (the project).

Schedule 21 clause 1: inserted, on 9 July 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 7) 2021 (LI 2021/176).
2 Authorised persons The authorised persons for the project are— (a) Cappella Group Limited; and (b) Karaka North Village Limited.

Schedule 21 clause 2: inserted, on 9 July 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 7) 2021 (LI 2021/176).

3 (1) Description of project The scope of the project is to subdivide land and construct a housing develop‐ ment, together with a community centre and a commercial centre, in Karaka North, Auckland.
(2) The development will comprise— (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) approximately 650 residential lots; and approximately 14 lots for future development; and approximately 850 residential units; and a commercial centre; and commercial buildings; and community buildings; and open spaces; and associated infrastructure for the subdivision and development of the pro‐ ject, including roading and three waters services.
(3) [Revoked] Schedule 21 clause 3: inserted, on 9 July 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 7) 2021 (LI 2021/176).

Schedule 21 clause 3(3): revoked, on 13 August 2021, by clause 15 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).
76 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 21 4 Description of activities involved in project The project may involve the following works: (a) the subdivision of land: (b) works to trim and remove vegetation: (c) earthworks, including the disturbance of potentially contaminated soils: (d) works to dam, divert, and discharge stormwater run-off: (e) (f) works to use, treat, and convey groundwater for potable supply: works to discharge wastewater contaminants onto land: (g) works to modify and construct structures within or over an overland flow path: (h) works to construct three waters services and roading: (i) (j) works to landscape and plant in open spaces and recreational areas: works to construct residential units: (k) works to construct commercial and community buildings: (l) any other works that are— (i) associated with the works described in paragraphs (a) to (k); and (ii) within the scope of the project as described in clause 3 of this schedule.
Schedule 21 clause 4: inserted, on 9 July 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 7) 2021 (LI 2021/176).

5 Approximate geographical location The project’s works will occur at 348 Linwood Road and 69A Dyke Road, Karaka, Auckland.

Schedule 21 clause 5: inserted, on 9 July 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 7) 2021 (LI 2021/176).
6 Further information to be submitted The following information must be submitted to the panel with any consent application relating to the project (in addition to the information required by clause 9 of Schedule 6 of the Act): (a) a report that identifies any areas of the project development that are inconsistent with the consent conditions in the Masterplan, Infrastructure Management Plan, and Landscape Management Plan approved by Auck‐ land Council under resource consent BUN60362652; and (b) an integrated transport assessment, including modelling and analysis that covers— (i) the adequacy of the existing public transport system to service additional demand in the project area; and 77 Schedule 21 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 (ii) (iii) the effects of the project on the surrounding road network and intersections; and a movement network plan of the availability and feasibility of safe spaces for active modes of transport, including walking and cycling; and (c) an infrastructure assessment and engineering plans, which must include information such as— (i) (ii) (iii) details of the design, capacity, and maintenance requirements of all project infrastructure; and details of any private infrastructure, including open spaces, that cover— (A) who owns it, including any body corporate or other man‐ agement structures; and (B) who has responsibility for its ongoing maintenance; and a stormwater assessment and stormwater management plan that includes how the project will meet the requirements of the Auck‐ land Council’s Healthy Waters approved Regionwide Stormwater Network Discharge Consent (DIS60069613); and (iv) an assessment of the social impacts of the project that focusses on local employment opportunities for future residents; and (d) (e) landscape and planting plans for all road, drainage, and recreation reserves, private accessways, and boundaries that adjoin open space lots; and details to demonstrate that the esplanade reserve adjoining the
 western boundary of the project’s site is adequately protected for conservation purposes, including— (i) (ii) details about fencing of the esplanade reserve boundary; and an assessment of any additional esplanade reserve area under sec‐ tion 236 of the Resource Management Act 1991; and (f) an assessment of the potential greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the project, including— (i) quantification of greenhouse gas emissions in— (A) (B) the construction phase (horizontal and vertical); and the operational phase, including the impact on transport emissions generated by the design and expected energy use of each type of housing; and (ii) consideration of options to avoid, remedy, and mitigate the green‐ house gas emissions that have been identified; and 78 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 21 (iii) if a new wastewater treatment facility is proposed, consideration of the types of wastewater treatment that can most effectively mitigate the greenhouse gas emissions generated by the treatment process; and (iv) identification of any climate change-related adaptation risks and the plans to mitigate those risks.
Schedule 21 clause 6: inserted, on 9 July 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 7) 2021 (LI 2021/176).
7 Persons who must be invited to comment on project An expert consenting panel must invite comments on any consent application relating to the project from the following persons in addition to the persons listed in clause 17(6) of Schedule 6 of the Act: (a) Auckland Transport; and (b) Ngāti Koheriki Claims Committee; and (c) Ngāti Tamaterā Treaty Settlement Trust; and (d) Ngaati Whanaunga Incorporated Society.
Schedule 21 clause 7: inserted, on 9 July 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 7) 2021 (LI 2021/176).

8 No further provision required No further provision is necessary to give effect to decisions made by the Minis‐ ter under section 24 of the Act in respect of the project.
Schedule 21 clause 8: inserted, on 9 July 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 7) 2021 (LI 2021/176).

Statement of reasons Heading: inserted, on 9 July 2021, by clause 4 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 7) 2021 (LI 2021/176).
This statement of reasons is published for the purposes of clause 4 of Schedule 3 of the Act The Minister for the Environment has accepted this application for referral.

The Min‐ ister considered the application against the criteria in the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Act 2020 (the Act) and the Act’s purpose, and sought and consid‐ ered written comments from the relevant Ministers, Auckland Council, and Auckland Transport.
The Minister accepted the application for the following reasons: • • the project will help to achieve the purpose of the Act; and the project will have positive effects on social well-being by creating a new community in Karaka North that will— • include residential, commercial, and community activities, public open space, and walking areas; and 79 Schedule 21 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 • promote housing affordability by developing multiple units on residen‐ tial lots; and the project will generate employment by providing— • • an average of 260 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs per year during years 1 to 6 of infrastructure construction works; and approximately 850 FTE jobs per year during years 2 to 8 of vertical building works, including residential units; and the project will increase housing supply by developing approximately 850 resi‐ dential units; and the project will progress faster than would otherwise be the case under the Resource Management Act 1991 standard processes; and any adverse effects arising from the project and proposed mitigation measures can be appropriately tested by an expert consenting panel against Part 2 of the Resource Management Act 1991 and the purpose of the Act.
• • • • 80 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 22 Schedule 22 Ōmāhu Residential Development Schedule 22: inserted, on 13 August 2021, by clause 16 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Con‐ senting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).
Project referred to expert consenting panel Heading: inserted, on 13 August 2021, by clause 16 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consent‐ ing) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).

cl 5 1 Name of project The name of the project is the Ōmāhu Residential Development (the project).

Schedule 22 clause 1: inserted, on 13 August 2021, by clause 16 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).
2 Authorised persons The authorised persons for the project are— (a) (b) Urban Resort Limited; and Icon Co Pty (NZ) Ltd.

Schedule 22 clause 2: inserted, on 13 August 2021, by clause 16 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).

3 (1) Description of project The scope of the project is to subdivide land and construct a housing develop‐ ment, together with retail facilities, in Epsom, Auckland.
(2) The development will comprise— (a) (b) (c) (d) approximately 205 residential lots; and commercial buildings; and open spaces; and infrastructure for the subdivision and development of the project, includ‐ ing roading and three waters services.

Schedule 22 clause 3: inserted, on 13 August 2021, by clause 16 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).
4 Description of activities involved in project The project may involve the following activities: (a) (b) (c) demolishing existing buildings and infrastructure: subdividing land, including contaminated land: carrying out earthworks (including bulk earthworks) and disturbing potentially contaminated soils: (d) taking and diverting groundwater during construction: 81 Schedule 22 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) discharging stormwater run-off and contaminants onto land: constructing three waters services: constructing lanes, vehicle access, and loading areas: constructing residential units: constructing commercial buildings: any other activities that are— (i) associated with the activities described in paragraphs (a) to (i); and (ii) within the scope of the project as described in clause 3 of this schedule.
Schedule 22 clause 4: inserted, on 13 August 2021, by clause 16 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).

5 Approximate geographical location The project will occur at 224 Great South Road, Epsom, Auckland.

Schedule 22 clause 5: inserted, on 13 August 2021, by clause 16 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).
Further information to be submitted The following information must be submitted to the panel with any consent application relating to the project (in addition to the information required by clause 9 of Schedule 6 of the Act): (a) an integrated transport assessment, including modelling and analysis, that covers the impact of the project on the surrounding road network, including— (i) (ii) queuing effects; and a road safety assessment of Great South Road and Omahu Road, Auckland; and (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) a geotechnical assessment, including the results of groundwater monitor‐ ing (to help identify whether a water permit is required); and an acoustic assessment, which must include a draft construction noise and vibration management plan; and an infrastructure report, including an assessment of the existing condi‐ tion and capacity of the infrastructure for three waters services; and a flood risk assessment and a stormwater capacity assessment; and a preliminary site investigation or detailed site investigation report for a contaminated site, in accordance with the requirements of the Resource Management (National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Man‐ aging Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health) Regulations 2011 6 (1) 82 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 22 (g) (h) (i) (the NES), that shows how compliance with the NES will be achieved; and a heritage report, prepared by a heritage expert, which must include an assessment of
 whether the 2 dwellinghouses on the site are pre-1900 heritage buildings (as defined in paragraph (a) of the definition of herit‐ age building in section 7 of the Building Act 2004); and plans that identify assets to be vested in Auckland Council; and an assessment of whether consent is required under rules E7.4.1(A20), E30.4.1(A7), E36.4.1(A55), E38.4.1(A4), and E40.4.1(A24) of the Auckland Unitary Plan.
(2) In this clause, Auckland Unitary Plan means the plan as in force when the consent application is submitted.

Schedule 22 clause 6: inserted, on 13 August 2021, by clause 16 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).
7 Persons who must be invited to comment on project An expert consenting panel must invite comments on any consent application relating to the project from the following persons in addition to the persons listed in clause 17(6) of Schedule 6 of the Act: (a) Auckland Transport; and (b) Ngāti Koheriki Claims Committee; and (c) Watercare Services Limited.
Schedule 22 clause 7: inserted, on 13 August 2021, by clause 16 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).

8 No further provision required No further provision is necessary to give effect to decisions made by the Minis‐ ter under section 24 of the Act in respect of the project.
Schedule 22 clause 8: inserted, on 13 August 2021, by clause 16 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).

Statement of reasons Heading: inserted, on 13 August 2021, by clause 16 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consent‐ ing) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).
This statement of reasons is published for the purposes of clause 4 of Schedule 3 of the Act The Minister for the Environment has accepted this application for referral.

The Min‐ ister considered the application against the criteria in the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Act 2020 (the Act) and the Act’s purpose, and sought and consid‐ ered written comments from the relevant Ministers, Auckland Council, and Auckland Transport.
The Minister accepted the application for the following reasons: • the project will help to achieve the purpose of the Act; and 83 Schedule 22 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 the project will have positive effects on social well-being by providing addi‐ tional housing in an area that has been growing rapidly but has a shortfall in housing in the medium term; and the project will increase housing supply by constructing approximately 205 residential units; and the project will generate employment over the 3-year construction period by providing— • • up to 200 direct full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs per year; and up to 200 indirect FTE jobs per year; and the project is likely to progress faster than would otherwise be the case under the Resource Management Act 1991 standard processes; and any adverse effects arising from the project and proposed mitigation measures can be appropriately tested by an expert consenting panel against Part 2 of the Resource Management Act 1991 and the purpose of the Act.
• • • • • 84 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 23 Schedule 23 George Street Mixed-use Development Schedule 23: inserted, on 13 August 2021, by clause 16 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Con‐ senting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).
Project referred to expert consenting panel Heading: inserted, on 13 August 2021, by clause 16 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consent‐ ing) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).

cl 5 1 Name of project The name of the project is the George Street Mixed-use Development (the pro‐ ject).

Schedule 23 clause 1: inserted, on 13 August 2021, by clause 16 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).
2 Authorised person The authorised person for the project is Newmarket Holdings Development Limited Partnership.

Schedule 23 clause 2: inserted, on 13 August 2021, by clause 16 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).
3 Description of project The scope of the project is— (a) (b) to demolish existing buildings; and to use land for, and construct, a mixed-use development, up to 65 m high, that will include a supermarket, retail tenancies, offices and other commercial businesses, approximately 324 residential units, and a pub‐ licly accessible plaza; and (c) to subdivide land for the purpose set out in paragraph (b).
Schedule 23 clause 3: inserted, on 13 August 2021, by clause 16 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).
4 Description of activities involved in project The project may involve the following activities: (a) (b) demolishing existing buildings and infrastructure: constructing a mixed-use development, to a maximum height of 65 m, that will— (i) comprise approximately 324 residential units, a supermarket, retail commercial tenancy space, and a publicly accessible plaza; and (ii) provide for pedestrian access, vehicle access, and parking: 85 Schedule 23 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) carrying out earthworks, including bulk earthworks, and disturbing con‐ taminated land: subdividing land: taking, using, and diverting groundwater: constructing three waters services and associated infrastructure: landscaping, including planting: any other activities that are— (i) associated with the activities described in paragraphs (a) to (g); and (ii) within the scope of the project as described in clause 3 of this schedule.
Schedule 23 clause 4: inserted, on 13 August 2021, by clause 16 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).

5 Approximate geographical location The project will occur at— (a) (b) (c) 33–37 George Street, Newmarket, Auckland; and 13–15 Morgan Street, Newmarket, Auckland; and 10 Clayton Street, Newmarket, Auckland.
Schedule 23 clause 5: inserted, on 13 August 2021, by clause 16 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).
Further information to be submitted The following information must be submitted to the panel with any consent application relating to the project (in addition to the information required by clause 9 of Schedule 6 of the Act): (a) detailed plans that clearly show how each building in the development compares to the relevant permitted activity standards in the Auckland Unitary Plan for— (i) (ii) building height; and building height in relation to boundaries; and (iii) outlook space; and (b) an urban design assessment that covers— (i) (ii) crime prevention through environmental design; and environmentally sustainable design and other design features for climate change resilience; and (c) a wind tunnel assessment, prepared by a suitably qualified and experi‐ enced person, which must include an assessment of the effect of the development on roads, the plaza, and public open spaces (including the Auckland Domain); and 6 (1) 86 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 23 (d) an analysis of the shadowing effects of each building in the develop‐ ment, including— (e) (f) (g) (i) (ii) how they compare with the maximum shadowing effects that could result from buildings within the permitted height standards in the Auckland Unitary Plan; and their impact on the plaza, public open spaces, nearby places of historic heritage, Auckland Domain, and the Auckland War Memorial Museum; and a stormwater management plan; and an assessment of the effects of the project on the role of Newmarket as a Metropolitan Centre as listed in the hierarchy of centres in the Auckland Unitary Plan; and an integrated transport assessment, including modelling and analysis for the construction and operation phases of the project, that covers— (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) the effects of additional traffic generated by the project, including heavy vehicles, on the operation and safety on the local road net‐ work and intersections; and vehicle access and manoeuvrability, including safe
 sight distances and other measures to provide pedestrian safety and priority; and on-site parking and any changes to existing on-road parking sup‐ ply and layout; and any end-of-trip parking or storage facilities for cycles and scooters and any changing facilities for cyclists; and vehicle loading, including the operation of loading bays and set- down areas; and pedestrian access through the site for persons of all physical abil‐ ities and crime prevention through environmental design prin‐ ciples; and (vii) the ability of the existing public transport system to service addi‐ tional demand generated by the project; and (viii) any upgrades proposed to the surrounding road, pedestrian, or cycle network, including pedestrian crossings; and (ix) the transport-related greenhouse gas emissions that the project may generate.
(2) In this clause and clause 7, Auckland Unitary Plan means the plan as in force when the consent application is submitted.

Schedule 23 clause 6: inserted, on 13 August 2021, by clause 16 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).
87 Schedule 23 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 7 Persons who must be invited to comment on project An expert consenting panel must invite comments on any consent application relating to the project from the following persons in addition to the persons listed in clause 17(6) of Schedule 6 of the Act: (a) Auckland Transport; and (b) Ngāti Koheriki Claims Committee; and (c) Watercare Services Limited; and (d) persons who made submissions on Plan Change 44 to the Auckland Uni‐ tary Plan.
Schedule 23 clause 7: inserted, on 13 August 2021, by clause 16 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).

8 No further provision required No further provision is necessary to give effect to decisions made by the Minis‐ ter under section 24 of the Act in respect of the project.
Schedule 23 clause 8: inserted, on 13 August 2021, by clause 16 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).

Statement of reasons Heading: inserted, on 13 August 2021, by clause 16 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consent‐ ing) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208).
This statement of reasons is published for the purposes of clause 4 of Schedule 3 of the Act The Minister for the Environment has accepted this application for referral.

The Min‐ ister considered the application against the criteria in the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast- track Consenting) Act 2020 (the Act) and the Act’s purpose, and sought and consid‐ ered written comments from the relevant Ministers, Auckland Council, and Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau Authority.
The Minister accepted the application for the following reasons: the project will help to achieve the purpose of the Act; and the project will have positive effects on social well-being by providing addi‐ tional housing in the Auckland region; and the project will have positive effects on the local economy from an estimated 1,000 new residents; and the project will generate employment by providing— • • up to 250 direct full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs per year during a 4-year planning and construction stage; and up to 135 direct FTE permanent jobs once the supermarket, retail, and commercial tenancies are operational; and the project will increase housing supply by approximately 324 residential units; and • • • • • 88 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Schedule 23 • • the project is likely to progress faster than would otherwise be the case under the Resource Management Act 1991 standard processes; and any adverse effects arising from the project and proposed mitigation measures can be appropriately tested by an expert consenting panel against Part 2 of the Resource Management Act 1991 and the purpose of the Act.
Issued under the authority of the Legislation Act 2012.

Date of notification in Gazette: 21 September 2020.

Michael Webster, Clerk of the Executive Council.

89 Notes COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 Reprints notes 1 General This is a reprint of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 that incorporates all the amendments to that order as at the date of the last amendment to it.
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4 Amendments incorporated in this reprint COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 8) 2021 (LI 2021/208) COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 7) 2021 (LI 2021/176) COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 6) 2021 (LI 2021/152) COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 5) 2021 (LI 2021/104) COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2021 (LI 2021/70) COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2021 (LI 2021/56) COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2021 (LI 2021/36) COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2021 (LI 2021/2) COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 4) 2020 (LI 2020/298) COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 3) 2020 (LI 2020/285) COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order (No 2) 2020 (LI 2020/282) COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Amendment Order 2020 (LI 2020/276) 90 Reprinted as at 13 August 2021 COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Referred Projects Order 2020 Wellington, New Zealand: Published under the authority of the New Zealand Government—2021 91