Consultation before applying
Before applying, applicants must consult with relevant iwi authorities, hapū and Treaty settlement entities as listed in the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.
Referral application stage
Iwi authorities, hapū and Treaty settlement entities are involved in the referral application stage.
The Minister for Infrastructure decides whether the project should be referred to the substantive stage of the Fast-track process.
This involves inviting comments on the referral application, or requesting further information about the application, from relevant iwi authorities, hapū and Treaty settlement entities.
Substantive application stage
Relevant iwi authorities, hapū and Treaty settlement entities must be consulted before lodging a substantive application and may comment on the application and draft conditions.