Agenda of Audit and Risk Committee - Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Audit and Risk Committee item: 6.4

17 February 2026

TITLE:	Regulatory Services Quarterly Reports
From:	Colin Dall, Pou Whakaritenga - Group Manager Regulatory Services
Authorised by Group Manager:	Colin Dall, Pou Whakaritenga - Group Manager Regulatory Services, on 10 February 2026

Whakarāpopototanga / Executive summary

This report covers the council’s consent processing and compliance monitoring functions/activities for the first and second quarters of the 2025/2026 financial year (1 July to 31 December 2025). A separate report on formal enforcement activities is included in the Confidential section of this committee agenda.

The following is a high-level summary of our consent application processing and compliance monitoring functions/activities during the reporting period:

Consents

Table 1: 1 July to 30 September 2025

Metric	April 2025	May 2025	June 2025	Period Total	2024/2025 Total
Applications received¹	33	30	35	98	98
Decisions issued²	40	29	23	92	92
Outside timeframes	0	0	0	0	0
Hearings	0	0	0	0
Objections/Appeals	0	0	0	0

1 An application may include multiple activities which individually require a resource consent.

2 The number of decisions issued include applications for both single and bundled activities which required a resource consent.

Table 2: 1 October to 31 December 2025

Metric	October 2025	November 2025	December 2025	Period Total	2024/2025 Total
Applications received¹	46	53	29	128	226
Decisions issued²	45	41	38	124	216
Outside timeframes	0	0	0	0	0
Hearings	0	0	0	0	0
Objections/Appeals	0	0	0	0	0

Of the applications in progress at the end of December 2025, 27 were received more than 12 months ago (three less than the previous reporting period).

Compliance Monitoring Events

Table 3: 1 July to 30 September 2025

Classification	Total	Full Compliance	Low Risk Non-compliance	Moderate Non-compliance	Significant Non- compliance
Air Discharge	53	52	1	0	0
Bore Consent	10	6	4	0	0
Coastal Discharge	61	45	5	11	0
Coastal Permit	46	45	1	0	0
Land Discharge	248	186	30	31	1
Land Use Consent	200	179	3	16	2
Water Discharge	163	88	22	51	2
FDE – Discharge permit	245	146	0	75	24
FDE – Permitted activity	83	58	0	20	5
NES-F	199	172	27	0	0
Water Permit	101	98	2	1	0
Water Take	535	384	117	34	0
Period Total	1944	1459	212	239	34
Percentage		75.1	10.9	12.3	1.7
2024/2025 Total	1944	1459	212	239	34
Percentage		75.1	10.9	12.3	1.7

Table 4: 1 October to 31 December 2025

Classification	Total	Full Compliance	Low Risk Non-compliance	Moderate Non-compliance	Significant Non- compliance
Air Discharge	47	46	1	0	0
Bore Consent	10	7	3	0	0
Coastal Discharge	37	27	2	8	0
Coastal Permit	17	15	2	0	0
Land Discharge	125	96	16	11	2
Land Use Consent	102	90	9	3	0
Water Discharge	136	90	12	34	0
FDE – Discharge permit	205	152	0	34	19
FDE – Permitted activity	140	112	0	14	14
NES-F	1	1	0	0	0
Water Permit	25	21	3	1	0
Water Take	278	209	58	11	0
Period Total	1123	866	106	116	35
Percentage		77.1	9.4	10.3	3.1
2024/2025 Total	3067	2325	318	355	69
Percentage		75.8	10.4	11.6	2.2

Environmental Incidents

A total of 709 environmental incidents were recorded and investigated in the reporting period:

July	August	September	October	November	December
94	90	115	147	161	102

The following graph compares the number of environment incidents investigated for each main incident category with the mean (average) number of incidents investigated for the same category and reporting period for the previous 10-year period. The colour coding for the incidents investigated in the current reporting period gives the assessed scale of adverse effects of the incident.

Ngā mahi tūtohutia / Recommendation

That the report ‘Regulatory Services Quarterly Reports’ by Colin Dall, Pou Whakaritenga - Group Manager Regulatory Services, dated 16 January 2026, be received.

Background/Tuhinga

Compliance ratings specified in this report are those recommended by the Ministry for the Environment’s “Best Practice Guidelines for Compliance, Monitoring and Enforcement under the Resource Management Act 1991” (2018):

Compliance Grade
FULL COMPLIANCE with all relevant consent conditions, plan rules, regulations, and national environmental standards.
LOW RISK NON-COMPLIANCE – Compliance with most of the relevant consent conditions, plan rules, regulations, and national environmental standards. Non-compliance carries a low risk of adverse environmental effects or is technical in nature (e.g. failure to submit a monitoring report).
MODERATE NON-COMPLIANCE – Non-compliance with some of the relevant consent conditions, plan rules, regulations, and national environmental standards, where there are some environmental consequences and/or there is a moderate risk of adverse environmental effects.
SIGNIFICANT NON-COMPLIANCE – Non-compliance with many of the relevant consent conditions, plan rules, regulations, and national environmental standards, where there are significant environmental consequences and/or a high risk of adverse environmental effects.

Table 5: Applications Received 1 July to 30 September 2025

IRIS ID	Consents Required	Received Date	Applicant	Description
APP.046741.01.01	3	1/07/2025	MacAdams Farm Limited	Bore construction at 45 Black Swamp Road, Mangawhai
APP.003580.01.04	1	2/07/2025	Rangaunu Orchard Limited	Replacement consent to take groundwater for irrigation at 501 Paparore Road, Paparore
APP.029091.01.02	1	2/07/2025	G & D Price	Replacement consent to take groundwater take for horticultural purposes, Waihopo
APP.046727.01.01	1	2/07/2025	Harvey Wainui Limited	Earthworks and stream diversion to enable more water to be held in the stream at 175 Ahipara Road, Ahipara
APP.046759.01.01	3	3/07/2025	Black Swamp Limited	Earthworks to raise site development level at 25 Windsor Way, Mangawhai
APP.046761.01.01	2	3/07/2025	Whangaumu Trustee Limited, Sam Omar Trust, Denise Clark Trust & IM Durham	Wastewater discharges, Tutukaka
APP.043064.01.02	1	7/07/2025	Te Tai Tokerau Water Trust	S127 change to take water from the Waitangi River for the purposes of filling the Otawere Water Storage Reservoir.
APP.046765.01.01	3	7/07/2025	Far North District Council	Slip repair earthworks and vegetation clearance within 10m of Waiare Stream and a river flood hazard area at Waiare Road, Waiare
APP.023557.01.03	1	8/07/2025	Whispering Pines Limited	Replacement consent to take groundwater for irrigation at 18 Hukatere Road, Pukenui
APP.046770.01.01	4	9/07/2025	Wolf 2008 Limited	Construction of two bores at 63 Port Marsden Highway, Ruakaka
APP.025433.01.02	1	10/07/2025	Mangonui Haulage Limited	Replacement consent to take groundwater for a truck wash at 3 Whangatane Drive, Kaitaia
APP.046775.01.01	2	10/07/2025	L Buckle	Domestic onsite discharge, Whangarei
APP.011234.01.04	1	11/07/2025	K & J Farms Limited	Replacement consent to discharge treated wastewater from a dairy shed and feedpad at 231 Happy Valley Road, Umawera
APP.011377.01.03	1	16/07/2025	The Kotare Station Trust and P Jellick	Replacement consent to discharge farm dairy effluent, Mangamuka (FDE 629)
APP.046781.01.01	2	16/07/2025	Northland Holdings 2016 Limited	Subdivision works and associated wastewater disposal near a wetland at 35 Tara Road and 1251 Kaiwaka Mangawhai Road, Mangawhai
APP.046788.01.01	2	17/07/2025	Hume Pack-N-Cool Limited	Construction of a pilot bore and subsequent production bore at 6846 State Highway 1, Pakaraka
APP.046789.01.01	3	17/07/2025	Waitomo Papakainga Development Society Incorporated	Bulk earthworks for 10 residential units at a papakainga at 16 Puckey Avenue, Kaitaia
APP.040244.01.02	1	21/07/2025	Westpac Mussels Distributors Limited	Commercial swing mooring 2947 - Totara North, Whangaroa Harbour
APP.046806.01.01	3	21/07/2025	Hi-Tec Property Developments Limited	Subdivision earthworks in a flood zone at 17 Waiotoi Road, Ngunguru
APP.006270.02.02	1	22/07/2025	Sielia Family Trust & Sielia Limited	S127 change for a further alteration of a jetty facility in the coastal marine area in Kawakawa River, Bay of Islands
APP.046810.01.01	4	22/07/2025	Tau Henare Marae	Upgrade wastewater system for a marae at 3254 Pipiwai Road, Whangarei
APP.046811.01.01	3	22/07/2025	Kody Property Limited	Earthworks and vegetation clearance within 10m of wetlands at 520 Marsden Point Road, Ruakaka
APP.045770.01.02	3	24/07/2025	Arco Group Limited	Earthworks within a high-Risk Flood Hazard Area for site development and to remove and replace a culvert at Saleyards Road, Kauri, Whangarei
APP.046809.01.01	3	28/07/2025	Far North District Council	Stage 2 works for a walkway along the coast at Pukenui
APP.046822.01.01	3	28/07/2025	Northland Regional Council	Flood drainage works at Otamatea Marae, 48 and 85 Tanoa Road, Maungaturoto
APP.012071.01.02	1	29/07/2025	Waikopu Avocados Limited	Replacement consent to take groundwater for irrigation at Kimberly Road, Houhora
APP.038524.01.02	1	29/07/2025	P Van Oorschot	To discharge treated wastewater from a dairy shed to an unnamed tributary of the Pukeretu Stream, Kaikohe
APP.040907.01.08	1	29/07/2025	Oranga Kai Limited Partnership	Replacement short term consent to take water from a bore for the purposes of frost protection and horticultural irrigation at 6258 Mangakahia Road, Kaikohe
APP.042237.01.01.S125	1	29/07/2025	Kaipara District Council	S125 application to extend the lapse period for earthworks associated with quarrying activities at Pouto Road, Te Kopuru
APP.008953.01.03	3	31/07/2025	Topuni Timber Limited	Replacement consent to divert and discharge stormwater to water and land associated with a timber sawmill and treatment facility at Topuni
APP.042237.01.02	4	31/07/2025	Kaipara District Council	Replacement consents associated with a quarry at Pouto Road, Te Kopuru
APP.046842.01.01	3	31/07/2025	Northpower Limited	Earthworks in a flood hazard area for substation construction at corner of Seascape Crescent and Cove Road, Waipu
APP.004018.01.04	2	4/08/2025	JR and CF Limited	Replacement consent to discharge domestic wastewater at 4 Lamb Road, Pukenui
APP.008822.01.03	1	4/08/2025	Waitangi Signal Road Limited	Replacement consent to discharge treated wastewater from a dairy shed and feedpad to an unnamed tributary of the Mangakaraka Stream at 112 Signal Road, Okaihau - FDE 550
APP.046844.01.01	1	4/08/2025	Ngahere Green Limited	Take groundwater from an existing bore, for irrigation and domestic supply at 16 Norris Road, Maungatapere
APP.046486.02.02	3	5/08/2025	Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand	S127 change to carpark extension at 34 West End Avenue and 31 Hospital Road, Horahora
APP.046850.01.01	1	7/08/2025	Craymen Fishing Limited	Non MM4 swing mooring at Motu Kauri Island, Whangaroa Harbour
APP.046857.01.01	1	11/08/2025	Te Tai Tokerau Water Trust	Additional wake water from Waitangi River to assist with filling the Otawere Reservoir.
APP.046858.01.01	1	11/08/2025	P Cresswell	Regularise an unauthorised floating pontoon/jetty structure, Whangarei Heads
APP.046859.01.01	3	11/08/2025	Kaiikanui Hills Limited	Earthworks for building platform on Lot 2 DP209151, Russell Road, Whangarei
APP.046860.01.01	2	12/08/2025	Kaipara District Council	Temporary discharges associated with underdrainage water/diluted treated wastewater for Mangawhai's wastewater network at 295 Brown Road, Hakaru
APP.008271.06.01	2	13/08/2025	New Zealand Transport Agency - Waka Kotahi	Consents for ongoing effects in coastal marine area from extension to Paihia Seawall constructed under emergency works, State Highway 11, northwest of Paihia wharf.
APP.038555.01.02	2	13/08/2025	K Graham	Replacement consent to discharge primary treated effluent to land, Ngunguru
APP.046866.01.01	4	18/08/2025	Henry John Murphy Whanau Trust, H and B & L Murphy	Onsite domestic waste water discharge at earthworks within 10m of a wetland, Oakura
APP.046867.01.01	3	19/08/2025	J Woodward	Bore construction for domestic and stock use, Houhora
APP.046868.01.01	3	19/08/2025	K Jobe	Bore construction for domestic use, Pukenui
APP.008032.01.03	1	21/08/2025	Kaipara District Council	Replacement consent for a groundwater take for Mangawhai Water Supply
APP.034430.01.02	1	21/08/2025	D Wilson	Replacement consent for swing mooring 2067 in Whananaki River
APP.046880.01.01	2	22/08/2025	Summit Forests New Zealand Limited	Vegetation clearance (clear-fell harvest) at Buchanan Forest - Awaroa Road, Broadwood
APP.046943.01.01	2	26/08/2025	Taumata Plantations Limited	Slash management at Avoca Forest, Tangowahine
APP.012192.01.03	1	27/08/2025	Little Bush Holdings Limited	Replacement consent to discharge farm dairy effluent at 329 Mangamuka Road, Kohukohu
APP.007108.01.03	1	28/08/2025	Matalaka Trust	Groundwater take for irrigation at Hukatere Road
APP.012296.01.03	1	28/08/2025	DP & CM Flood Family Trust and D & C Flood	Replacement consent to discharge farm dairy effluent, Okaihau (FDE 701)
APP.013152.01.03	1	28/08/2025	D Flood	Replacement consent to discharge farm dairy effluent, Okaihau (FDE 702)
APP.046896.01.01	3	28/08/2025	D Karena	Bore construction for domestic and stock use, Kaitaia
APP.010569.01.03	1	29/08/2025	Milkit Limited	FDE 649 Discharge farm dairy effluent at Mudgway Road, Okaihau
APP.011384.01.03	1	29/08/2025	RB & GJ Morris	FDE 593 Renew discharge farm dairy effluent, Broadwood.
APP.012350.01.03	1	29/08/2025	David & Kate Haynes Family Trust, DA Haynes and KE Haynes	FDE 831 Discharge farm dairy effluent, Kaikohe
APP.012944.05.01	2	29/08/2025	Carpenter Investments Limited	Change to area and farming method to a marine farm in Waikare Inlet, BoI
APP.046891.01.01	1	29/08/2025	Compro Holdings Ltd	Wastewater discharge from a proposed commercial laundry at 3864 Far North Road, Pukenui
APP.046897.01.01	4	29/08/2025	Te Roroa Whatu Ora Custodian Limited	Earthworks and vegetation removal at 7229 SH 12, Waimamaku
APP.009734.01.03	1	1/09/2025	C & F McKenzie	FDE 842 Discharge farm dairy effluent, Kaikohe
APP.032711.01.02	1	2/09/2025	M Reid	Replacement consent for swing mooring 530 in Paroa Bay, Bay of Islands
APP.046914.01.01	1	2/09/2025	Whangarei District Council - Roading	Retrospective consent for a hard protection structure adjacent to 25 Hamon Road, Waipu
APP.046916.01.01	1	2/09/2025	Tararua Wind Power Limited	Retrospective application for surplus fill disposal earthworks undertaken along SH14 associated with road improvement s for oversized vehicle access to Kaiwaikawe Wind Farm
APP.007762.01.03	5	3/09/2025	E J Reed & Co Limited	Replacement consents for a quarry at Bullmans Road, Ohaeawai
APP.046863.01.01	1	3/09/2025	Whangarei District Council - Parks	Global consent for discharges associated with the removal of algal growth from boat ramps in the Whangarei area
APP.046917.01.01	2	3/09/2025	Khans Developments & Investments Limited	Onsite secondary treated wastewater discharge at 1016 SH1, Topuni
APP.002459.01.04	1	5/09/2025	Avocado Investments Limited	Take groundwater for irrigation at Waipapakauri
APP.046929.01.01	3	8/09/2025	Minister of Education	Bore construction at Te Rangi Aniwaniwa School, 332 Quarry Road, Awanui
APP.046934.01.01	3	9/09/2025	Atlas Quarries Limited	Additional overburden placement area at State Highway 1, Brynderwyn
APP.046925.01.01	1	10/09/2025	Adventure North Limited	Non MM4 commercial swing mooring in Mangonui Harbour
APP.046932.01.01	3	10/09/2025	P Ryan	Earthworks for three unit visitor accommodation development in flood hazard area, Mangawhai
APP.046936.01.01	3	11/09/2025	Mangawhai Hills Limited	Bulk earthworks for subdivision at Cove Rd, Mangawhai
APP.046937.01.01	3	11/09/2025	The Rise Limited	Bulk earthworks for a subdivision near a wetland at Lot 14, Pigeonwood Place, Mangawhai
APP.013007.03.02	2	15/09/2025	Seeka Limited	Change to consent to discharge water containing contaminants to land at 311 Kaipiro Road, Kerikeri
APP.036471.01.02	1	15/09/2025	Mangonui Volunteer Fire Brigade	To take groundwater from a bore at 7 Wrathall Road, Mangonui, for domestic and general fire fighting purposes.
APP.046938.01.01	1	15/09/2025	M Darin	Works near a wetland at 1426C Inland Rd, Karikari Peninsula
APP.006156.03.01	1	16/09/2025	R Hearn	s125 Extension to Lapse Date - Place three piles in the coastal marine area in the Hatea River, adjacent to Riverside Drive, Whangarei
APP.008203.01.03	1	17/09/2025	Ongare Trust & Gail Marie McLarnon & Ian Gordon McLarnon (Estate) & Owen Hugh Dunning	Replacement consent to take groundwater for irrigation at 98 Whalers Road, Pukenui
APP.008985.01.04	2	19/09/2025	Board of Trustees Maungatapere School	Replacement consent to discharge treated wastewater to land associated with a wastewater treatment and disposal system at Maungatapere School
APP.037619.01.02	1	19/09/2025	Pacific Marine Farms Limited	Replacement consent for Non MM4 swing mooring 2670 at Te Karaka Bay, Whangaroa Harbour
APP.046957.01.01	3	19/09/2025	Hayden Barrett Family Trust & H Barett	Earthworks in a High Risk Flood Hazard Area, Hikurangi
APP.046958.01.01	3	22/09/2025	Whangarei District Council - Parks	Earthworks for development of a new No. 1 artificial turf at Tikipunga Domain Sports Park, Reed Road, Whangarei
APP.042912.01.01.	1	23/09/2025	Sandstone Orchards Limited Partnership	S125 extension to lapse period for consent AUT.042912.01 to take water from the Okohine Stream for the purposes of filling a water storage reservoir at 2786 Far North Road, Awanui
APP.046959.01.01	3	23/09/2025	Waipu Golf Club Incorporated	Bore construction at Waipu Golf Club, State Highway 1, Waipu
APP.046962.01.01	3	23/09/2025	Mangawhai Bush Estate Limited	Subdivision earthworks, including within 10 m of a wetland, Kaiwaka Mangawhai Road, Mangawhai
APP.046963.01.01	3	24/09/2025	Aratoro Farm Limited	Bore construction at 2048 State Highway 1, Okaihau
APP.046061.01.03	3	25/09/2025	Mangawhai Hills Limited	S127 change to increase earthworks with an additional stockpile area for Subdivision development at Cove Road, Mangawhai
APP.046964.01.01	3	25/09/2025	Whangarei District Council - Parks	Works to upgrade the Oakura sports park at 28 Wharua Road, Oakura
APP.046968.01.01	3	26/09/2025	T Lawrence & J McMahen	Bore constructio, Whatuwhiwhi
APP.005454.13.03.	1	29/09/2025	Paihia Maritime Properties Limited	S125 extension to lapse period for Paihia development works
APP.044173.01.02	4	29/09/2025	Kaipara District Council	S127 change to flood protection works adjacent to Wairoa River from Dargaville and Te Kopuru
APP.046969.01.01	3	29/09/2025	M Aubrey	Bore construction for domestic use, Pataua North
APP.003383.01.04	1	30/09/2025	Hakaru Farm Trust & C & D Boyd	Replacement consent to take water for irrigation, Hakaru, Kaiwaka
APP.007316.01.03	3	30/09/2025	Director General of Conservation	Replacement consents for discharge of wastewater and to take water from a bore for Matai Bay Camp Ground also includes replacement and amalgamation of APP.038955 suite of consents for wastewater discharge.

Table 6: Applications Received 1 October to 31 December 2025

IRIS ID	Consents Required	Received Date	Applicant	Description
APP.046979.01.01	1	1/10/2025	D Beecroft	Earthworks for building platform, Ruakaka
APP.007962.01.04	4	2/10/2025	Carrington Farms Jade LP	To extract rocks from a quarry and remove and place overburden at Matai Bay Road, Merita, Karikari Peninsula
APP.045763.01.02	2	2/10/2025	H5 Whanau Trust, H Harawira & HyHalkyard-Harawira	Discharge secondary treated wastewater to land, Awanui
APP.046303.08.01	3	2/10/2025	Northland Regional Council	Riverworks tonplace riverbank protection structures at Russell Road and in and adjacent to the Punaruku Stream, 2954-3141 Russell Road, Punaruku
APP.046981.01.01	2	2/10/2025	Top Energy Limited	New power line and supporting structures on Kohukohu Road, Kohukohu
APP.046990.01.01	4	3/10/2025	Far North District Council	Bridge construction at 22 Church Road, Kaitaia.
APP.046991.01.01	3	3/10/2025	Far North District Council	Earthworks in a FHZ for a new wastewater pumpstation at Wihongi Street, Kaikohe
APP.046992.01.01	1	3/10/2025	DJ & FJ Lynch Limited	River works to reinstate a wetland at 662 Glenmohr Road, Waipu
APP.007768.01.03	3	7/10/2025	Oruawharo Incorporation	S127 change to water takes from three dairy platform reservoirs at 892A Oruawharo Road, Wellsford
APP.046926.01.01	2	7/10/2025	B Buckland	Hard protection structure in coastal marine area, Te Tii, Purerua Peninsula
APP.046965.01.01	1	8/10/2025	Whangarei Deep Sea Anglers Club	Floating boatramp pontoon at Tutukaka public boatramp
APP.047001.01.01	3	8/10/2025	Six - O - Farms Limited	Bore construction at 4402 State Highway 12, Ruawai
APP.045356.01.02	2	9/10/2025	Meridian Energy Limited	Earthworks for the construction of a solar energy farm at McCathie Road, Ruakaka
APP.043972.01.03	2	13/10/2025	Metlifecare Limited	Replacement of expired consent for earthworks near a wetland for site development work at 15 Sailrock Drive, Mangawhai Heads.
APP.047013.01.01	1	13/10/2025	Top Energy Limited	Replace 8 electricity poles near a wetland at Tauranga Bay Road, Kaeo
APP.047014.01.01	2	13/10/2025	EB Developments Limited	Discharge 79.2m3 of wastewater to land via a communal wastewater system. at Tamure Place/Peter Snell Road, Ruakaka.
APP.047018.01.01	3	13/10/2025	Broadwood Area School Board of Trustees	Bore construction at Broadwood Area School, Broadwood Road, Broadwood
APP.047021.01.01	3	13/10/2025	Mangawhai Beach School Board of Trustees	Bore construction at Mangawhai Beach School, 34 Insley Street, Mangawhai
APP.039503.01.03	1	14/10/2025	J Oates	Replacement consent for Non MM4 swing mooring 2914 in Orongo Bay, Bay of Islands
APP.047024.01.01	4	14/10/2025	Whangarei District Council - Water	Earthworks, new discharge outlet and discharges to natural wetland, associated with upgrade of Poroti Water Treatment Plant.
APP.002135.01.05	1	15/10/2025	D McNaughton	Groundwater take for irrigation of horticultural crops, Glenbervie
APP.036602.01.02	1	15/10/2025	Rehm and Filippova Trust, O Filippova & MJ Rehm	Take groundwater for irrigation of horticultural crops from a bore, Maungakaramea.
APP.039644.01.02	1	15/10/2025	M Doody & D Wedding	S136 Transfer of portion of a water take, Houhora
APP.047028.01.01	2	15/10/2025	Whangarei Heads School Board of Trustees	Discharge wastewater at Whangarei Heads School, 28 Whangarei Heads School Road, Taurikura
APP.002406.01.05	1	16/10/2025	BJ Cottee and Others	Surface water take water for irrigation, Maungatapere
APP.007231.01.05	1	16/10/2025	Kaipara District Council	Discharge treated municipal wastewater to land at or about location co-ordinates 1677185E 6006915N at 4 Rope Crescent, Te Kopuru
APP.047045.01.01	3	16/10/2025	B Gardner	Onsite domestic wastewater disposal, Mangawhai Heads
APP.021532.01.03	1	17/10/2025	Whangarei District Council - Waste & Drainage	New land disposal zones as interim solution to accommodate growth. CONSULTANT PROCESSING APPLICATION
APP.047054.01.01	3	20/10/2025	S Elliott & F Brown	Earthworks within 10m of a stream, Waipu
APP.047055.01.01	1	20/10/2025	Whangarei District Council - Roading	Culvert installation to replace Bridge No.2 at 442B Peach Orchard Rd, Whakapara
APP.027391.01.03	1	21/10/2025	I Stanisich	Take groundwater for irrigation of horticultural crops at Waiharara
APP.004335.01.05	4	23/10/2025	McRobbie Dowling Limited	To discharge stormwater and groundwater to land from land disturbance activities, including quarrying at Arapohue Road, Dargaville.
APP.046517.01.02	1	23/10/2025	G & S Te Rangi	Discharge tertiary treated wastewater to land, Whakapara
APP.046518.01.02	1	23/10/2025	G & S Te Rangi	Discharge tertiary treated wastewater to land, Whakapara
APP.047061.01.01	2	23/10/2025	New Zealand Transport Agency - Waka Kotahi	Domestic onsite ww disposal at 63 Port Marsden Highway, Marsden Point
APP.029769.01.02	1	24/10/2025	C & S Jaunay Limited	Take surface water for irrigation at Maungatapere
APP.047069.01.01	2	24/10/2025	Kaipara District Council	To discharge wastewater from the Mangawhai WWTP into land beneath 3 fairways of the Mangawhai Golf Course (221 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai).
APP.047070.01.01	3	24/10/2025	Kaipara District Council	Culvert and floodgate at 60 Beach Road, Dargaville
APP.007602.01.03	1	28/10/2025	Best Water Limited	Take for water bottling at Kaiwaka North
APP.004725.01.05	1	29/10/2025	Kainga Ora – Homes and Communities	Discharges to land, water and air associated with operation of communal wastewater system servicing dwellings at Waitaruke.
APP.009031.01.03	1	29/10/2025	Scott Hills Trust	FDE 406 Discharge farm dairy effluent at Kahoe
APP.009631.01.03	1	30/10/2025	Walden Land Company Limited	FDE 290 Discharge farm dairy effluent at Mangonui
APP.047080.01.01	1	30/10/2025	Kainga Ora	Site development in a FHA at 65-69 King Street, Whangarei
APP.047084.01.01	1	30/10/2025	Muriwhenua Incorporation	Surface water take for irrigation at 1171 Te Hapua Road, Kapowairua
APP.047086.01.01	2	31/10/2025	Maritime New Zealand	Disturb Foreshore during response training at Ralph Trimmer Drive, Marsden Point
APP.047087.01.01	3	31/10/2025	Port Nikau Investments Joint Venture	Earthworks for site development at 325 Port Road, Whangarei
APP.008829.01.03	2	3/11/2025	Whangarei District Council - Waste & Drainage	Discharge treated wastewater to ground from public toilets at Tutukaka.
APP.041052.01.02	1	3/11/2025	A Davey	Replacement consent for commercial swing mooring 262 in Mangonui - Northern Shore
APP.008909.01.03	1	4/11/2025	C D & J Fenney	Groundwater take to irrigate an avocado orchard, Glenbervie
APP.047102.01.01	1	4/11/2025	Northpower Limited	Contaminated land remediation at 45 Hurndall Street East, Maungaturoto
APP.047103.01.01	4		ForestryCo Limited	Forestry earthworks at Kaikohe Forest at Mataraua Road, Otaua
APP.047104.01.01	2		T Morunga	Discharge wastewater for papakainga development, Waima
APP.047105.01.01	1		Aroona Group Ltd	Culvert for subdivision at 797A Waimate North Road, Waimate North
APP.007209.01.05	1		Waipu Golf Club Incorporated	Take groundwater from reservoirs for irrigation of the golf course at 3229 State Highway 1, Waipu
APP.047107.01.01	3		MEL	Bore construction for monitoring at Ruakaka Energy Park
APP.047108.01.01	4		Whangarei District Council	Earthworks to decommission dam at 210 Gomez Road, Hikurangi
APP.008206.01.03	2		J & G Cann	Discharge to land of treated domestic wastewater, Ruakaka
APP.013325.01.03	2		G Travers	FDE 371 Discharge farm dairy effluent at Takahue
APP.047113.01.01	3		B & A Mills	Earthworks for building platform, Kokopu
APP.047114.01.01	2		M & M Wilson	Earthworks near a wetland, Mangawhai
APP.047116.01.01	1		B Paxton	Boatshed and Dwelling at 99-101 Komiti Road, Tinopai
APP.047083.01.01	1		Moana New Zealand Limited	Anchorage adjacent to a marine farm at Whangaroa Harbour
APP.003187.02.04	1		Z & Y Jin	Take groundwater for irrigation, Maungakaramea
APP.002652.01.03	1		V Senn	FDE 340 - Discharge farm dairy effluent, Kaitaia
APP.011254.01.03	1		S McQuoid	Jetty in Ngunguru River, Ngunguru
APP.012250.01.03	1		Puripak Avocados	Replacement consent to take groundwater at Ngunguru Road, Glenbervie
APP.046516.01.02	3		Kaipara District Council	Vegetation clearance within 10 metres of the bed of the Awakino River at the wastewater treatment plant at 36 Finlayson Park, Dargaville
APP.047125.01.01	3		Quail Ridge Country Club Limited	Earthworks for site development at 82 Rainbow Falls Road, Kerikeri
APP.047134.01.01	3		Workman Properties Limited	Earthworks within 10m of a watercourse at Henry Going Way, Onerahi
APP.004761.01.05	2		Stonehaven Village Trust	Discharge wastewater at Maungakaramea
APP.011387.01.03	1		PS Rentals Limited	Take groundwater for irrigation, Cemetery Road
APP.015995.01.02	1		Atlas Quarries Limited	Air discharges from concrete batching plant at Ruakaka
APP.046411.01.02	2		Otamatea Marae Trustees	Discharge secondary treated domestic wastewater to land at 97 Tanoa Road, Maungaturoto
APP.047136.01.01	3		Northpower Limited	Stage 4 and 5 works at Baldrock Road, Hokonui Farms section for proposed new power line from the Manufactured substation to the new Mangawhai substation at Mangawhai Central. Earthworks within flood Hazard zone, within 10 metres of natural inland wetlands and streams.
APP.047146.01.01	1		BD Gates & LL Levoy	Bridge construction across the Te Waiongatahuna Stream, Hikurangi
APP.019507.01.03	1		Stoneleigh Orchard Limited	Groundwater take for irrigation, Glenbervie
APP.002361.01.05	1		Savey Investments Limited	Irrigation of horticultural crops at 120 Bint Road, Maungakaramea
APP.009498.01.03	1		Switzer Farms Limited	FDE 342 Discharge farm dairy effluent at Okahu
APP.047157.01.01	1		B Paxton	Earthworks in Flood Hazard Zone and within 10 metres of natural Inland Wetland for development to construct a boatshed and dwelling, Tinopai
APP.047159.01.01	3		AINZ Fund 12 Limited	Earthworks over a area of 36.22ha for a subdivision development on Lot 300 DP 591630 & Lot 202 DP 60496 and Lot 204 DP 604965, Mangawhai Central
APP.007213.01.03	1		Onyx Capital Limited	Dam unnamed tributary of the Otakairanga stream.
APP.008682.01.04	1		J Hilton-Jones	FDE 71 - Discharge farm dairy effluent, Waiharara
APP.012303.01.03	1		T R & M Jurlina Family Trust	FDE 227 - Discharge farm dairy effluent at Lake Ohia
APP.047106.01.01	1		Mahurangi Oyster Farmers Association	Joint application for New Marine oyster Farms at Pahi. Mahurangi Oyster Farmers Association (6.2 Hectares) and Te Uri o Hau 3 hectares.
APP.047169.01.01	3		Pro Land Matters Company Limited	Earthworks for subdivision development at 18 Black Swamp Road, Mangawhai
APP.004109.01.05	1		Far North District Council	To take water from the Wairoro Stream for the purpose of public water supply to Kaikohe, Ngawha Springs and surrounding areas.
APP.009135.01.03	1		P Coutts	FDE 7157 - Discharge farm dairy effluent, Hikurangi
APP.047172.01.01	1		NZTA	Slip remediation work including activities within lakes and rivers at SH1, Mangamuka
APP.047175.01.01	1		Waimarie O Whatitiri Marae Trust	Earthworks and vegetation clearance to develop a discharge site for wastewater from a communal treatment system for a marae and papakainga development at 131 Draffin Rd, Whatitiri.
APP.047176.01.01	3		Kaipara District Council	Slip remediation works at Pouto Road, Pouto
APP.002829.01.05	1		Kiteroa Water Group and E Crum	Replacement consent to take water from an unnamed tributary of the Otaika Stream, Maungatapere
APP.004396.01.04	1		Sherwood Park Golf Club	Take groundwater for irrigation at SH 14, Maunu
APP.007067.01.05	1		Downer New Zealand Ltd	Replacement consent to discharge contaminants into the air from the manufacture of hot mix asphalt and associated processes at 116 Port Road, Port Whangarei
APP.038290.12.02	1		Kerikeri Cruising Club Incorporated	S127 change to include two additional marina berths at Doves Bay marina
APP.047071.01.01	2		Far North District Council	Erosion management - Kororareka Bay, Russell
APP.047179.01.01	1		Director-General of Conservation	Earthworks for boardwalk installation in Waipoua Forest
APP.047182.01.01	3		Tararua Wind Power Limited	Earthworks within 10m of a wetland to widen a section of the existing main access road to the norther site - Kaiwaikawe Wind Farm
APP.047187.01.01	3		New Zealand Transport Agency - Waka Kotahi	Eight monitoring bores associated with the Northland Corridor Project
APP.002405.01.05	1		Tangihua Trust	Groundwater take at Crawford Road, Maungakaramea

Table 7: Consents Decisions Issued 1 July to 30 September 2025

IRIS ID	Consents Required	Issue Date	Applicant & Description
AUT.003726.01.03	1	1/07/2025	PT (Booster Investments) Nominees Limited – Groundwater take at Hukatere Road, Pukenui
AUT.037292.01.02	1	1/07/2025	Fullam – Groundwater take at Elingamite Drive, Pukenui
AUT.046567.01.01	1	2/07/2025	Bassick – Site development works near a wetland at Mokohinau Drive, Mangawhai
AUT.046631.01.01	2	2/07/2025	Marusich – Discharge domestic wastewater to land at Matapōuri Road, Wooleys Bay
AUT.046667.01.01	1	2/07/2025	Weigh Northland Limited – Discharge wash water for a truck wash at Allis Bloy Place, Ruakākā
AUT.046680.01.01	3	2/07/2025	KABB Property Limited – Earthworks at Kahikatearoa Lane, Waipapa
AUT.009808.01.03	1	3/07/2025	Far North Avos Limited – Groundwater take for irrigation at Hukatere Road, Pukenui
AUT.028511.01.03	1	3/07/2025	Far North Avos Limited – Take groundwater for irrigation at Hukatere Road, Pukenui
AUT.046457.01.01	2	3/07/2025	Whangarei District Council – Use and occupy the coastal marine area with portions of a causeway at Ohawini Bay
AUT.046649.01.01	3	3/07/2025	Paihia School Board of Trustees – Earthworks for carpark redevelopment at School Road, Paihia
AUT.046687.01.01	3	3/07/2025	Marine Park Developments – Earthworks at Port Road, Whangārei
AUT.007332.02.03	6	4/07/2025	Busck Prestressed Concrete Limited – Discharge stormwater to the coastal marine area of Hātea River from Fraser Stret, Whangārei
AUT.043955.01.02	4	4/07/2025	Meridian Energy Limited – Earthworks for a grid scale battery platform at Ruakākā Energy Park
AUT.046623.01.01	1	4/07/2025	Edwards – Boat lift structure in the coastal marine area at Tapu Point, Deeming Road, Okiato, Bay of Islands
AUT.010508.01.04	6	7/07/2025	Rosvall Sawmill Limited – Discharge to air from a timber mill at Whareora Road, Whangārei
AUT.037637.02.03	4	7/07/2025	Marsden Maritime Holdings Limited – Discharge to land from a stormwater pond at Marsden Bay Road, Marsden Point
AUT.046506.01.01	6	11/07/2025	Mid North Farms Limited – Water take from Punakitere River, Tautoro
AUT.037477.01.02	4	15/07/2025	BOC Limited – Discharges from proposed CO₂ plant at Marsden Point
AUT.007298.04.04	1	16/07/2025	Mt Pokaka Timber Products Limited – Discharge steamer condensate at timber plant at State Highway 10, Kerikeri
AUT.046304.01.01	10	18/07/2025	Northland Regional Council – Divert the channel of the Kāeo River
AUT.008589.01.03	1	21/07/2025	Manu Forti Developments Limited – Groundwater take for irrigation at Imms Road, Awanui
AUT.041523.01.02	1	21/07/2025	Wilson – Swing mooring in the coastal marine area in Mangaiti Bay (Rockells Bay), Whananaki
AUT.046579.01.01	1	21/07/2025	Waima Topu B Trust – Place culvert in a wetland at State Highway 12, Waimā (NES-FW)
AUT.046741.01.01	3	22/07/2025	MacAdams Farm Limited – Bore at Black Swamp Road, Mangawhai
AUT.046761.01.01	2	22/07/2025	Whangaumu Trustee Limited and Others – Discharge domestic wastewater at Whangaumu Street, Tutukaka
AUT.008483.01.04	1	23/07/2025	Waipapa Pine Limited – Discharge from a timber treatment site at Union East Street, Port Whangārei
AUT.045332.01.01	2	23/07/2025	Far North District Council – Discharge to land for a waste transfer station at Paranui Road, Taipā
AUT.046759.01.01	5	23/07/2025	Black Swamp Limited – Earthworks at Windsor Way, Mangawhai
AUT.003372.01.03	1	24/07/2025	Hayward Family Trust – Groundwater take for irrigation of horticultural crops
AUT.004051.01.04	1	24/07/2025	Seeka Limited – Discharge washwater from a fruit processing plant at Waipapa Road, Kerikeri
AUT.004350.01.04	1	24/07/2025	Hayward – Groundwater take for irrigation at Imms Road, Waipapakauri
AUT.046532.01.01	4	24/07/2025	Northland Regional Council – Stormwater drainage upgrade works adjacent to Kingi Road, Moerewa
AUT.046735.01.01	2	25/07/2025	Kaipara District Council – Land fill discharges to land at Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Road, Hakaru, Kaiwaka
AUT.045047.01.02	1	28/07/2025	Whangarei District Council – Discharge contaminants from non clean fill on site at Port Road, Whangārei
AUT.046668.01.01	2	28/07/2025	Misescu – Kayak ramp in the coastal marine area adjacent to Waitapu Creek Road, Kāeo
AUT.046730.01.01	3	28/07/2025	Whangarei District Council – Earthworks for stockpile disposal at Port Road, Whangārei
AUT.046407.01.01	1	29/07/2025	Ginders – Kayak launch ramp in the coastal marine area at Captain Percy’s Landing, Ngunguru Road, Ngunguru
AUT.046699.01.01	3	29/07/2025	Takou Trust Ahu Whenua Trust – Site development for papakāinga at Te Rāwhiti Road, Takou Bay
AUT.009280.01.03	1	30/07/2025	Ngawhitu Limited – Discharge farm dairy effluent at Ngawhitu Road, Moerewa
AUT.046514.01.01	5	31/07/2025	Habitat for Humanity – Earthworks in a flood hazard area at State Highway 14, Whangārei
AUT.046711.01.01	2	31/07/2025	Mike and Shirley Endean Marsden Charitable Trust – Wastewater discharge at Marsden Estate, Kerikeri
AUT.025433.01.02	1	1/08/2025	Mangonui Haulage Limited – Groundwater take for a truck wash at Whangatane Drive, Kaitāia
AUT.002228.01.06	1	4/08/2025	Newman Farms Limited – Discharge farm dairy effluent at Mangakaraetu Road, Kerikeri
AUT.037132.01.02	6	4/08/2025	Yeates – Jetty facility in the coastal marine area in Waikare Inlet, Bay of Islands
AUT.042789.01.02	3	5/08/2025	AINZ Fund 12 Limited – Stage 3 bulk earthworks at Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai
AUT.043064.01.02	1	5/08/2025	Te Tai Tokerau Water Trust – High flow take from the Waitangi River for filling Otawere reservoir
AUT.003968.01.04	1	7/08/2025	H A Inglis – Groundwater take for irrigation at Awanui
AUT.024340.08.04	1	7/08/2025	Wolf 2008 Limited – Groundwater take for supply of Port Marsden Service Centre
AUT.046775.01.01	2	7/08/2025	Buckle – Domestic wastewater discharge at Dundas Road, Riverside, Whangārei
AUT.002229.01.05	1	8/08/2025	F G T Farms Limited –Discharge farm dairy effluent at Kerikeri
AUT.046616.01.01	6	8/08/2025	Whangarei District Council – Hard protection structure at Ngunguru Road, Ngunguru
AUT.006270.01.05	2	11/08/2025	Sielia Family Trust – Jetty in the coastal marine area in the Kawakawa River, Bay of Islands
AUT.046788.01.01	3	13/08/2025	Hume Pack-N-Cool Limited – Bore construction at State Highway 1 Pākaraka
AUT.046608.01.01	3	14/08/2025	Channel Infrastructure NZ Limited – Three monitoring bores at Ralph Trimmer Drive, Marsden Point
AUT.046694.01.01	4	14/08/2025	NZTA – Land drainage for slip remediation works at State Highway 1, Mangamuka Gorge, Mangamuka
AUT.003527.01.03	1	19/08/2025	Trebcado Limited – Groundwater take for irrigation at Hukatere Road
AUT.003888.01.03	1	20/08/2025	Trebcado Limited – Groundwater take for irrigation of horticultural crops
AUT.008605.01.03	1	20/08/2025	Trebcado Limited – Groundwater take from two bores at Hukatere Road, Pukenui
AUT.045770.01.02	3	21/08/2025	Arco Group Limited – Earthworks in a flood hazard area at Saleyards Road, Kauri, Whangārei
AUT.046693.01.01	3	22/08/2025	NZTA – Culvert installation and removal at State Highway 1, Mangamuka Gorge, Mangamuka
AUT.046781.01.01	3	25/08/2025	Northland Holdings 2016 Limited – Subdivision works in and near a wetland at Tara Road, Mangawhai
AUT.046851.01.01	2	25/08/2025	Northland Holdings 2016 Limited – Ongoing discharge of wastewater to land at Tara Road, Mangawhai
AUT.046852.01.01	2	25/08/2025	Northland Holdings 2016 Limited – Ongoing discharge of wastewater to land at Tara Road, Mangawhai
AUT.046853.01.01	2	25/08/2025	Northland Holdings 2016 Limited – Ongoing discharge of wastewater to land at Tara Road, Mangawhai
AUT.046854.01.01	2	25/08/2025	Northland Holdings 2016 Limited – Ongoing discharge of wastewater to land at Tara Road, Mangawhai
AUT.046855.01.01	2	25/08/2025	Northland Holdings 2016 Limited – Ongoing discharge of wastewater to land at Tara Road, Mangawhai
AUT.046856.01.01	2	25/08/2025	Northland Holdings 2016 Limited – Ongoing discharge of wastewater at Tara Road, Mangawhai
AUT.013906.01.02	2	26/08/2025	Matich – Jetty berth at Fishermans Bay, Rūāwai
AUT.045969.01.01	5	26/08/2025	Coastguard Whangaroa Inc – Pontoon in the coastal marine area adjacent to Whangaroa Road, Whangaroa Harbour
AUT.040244.01.02	1	27/08/2025	Westpac Mussels Distributors Limited – Commercial swing mooring – Totara North, Whangaroa Harbour
AUT.046809.01.01	4	27/08/2025	Far North District Council – Earthworks for a walkway between Waterfront Road and State Highway 1, Pukenui
AUT.002911.02.02	1	28/08/2025	M & M Dairies Limited –Discharge farm dairy effluent at Matauri Bay Road, Kāeo
AUT.009614.01.03	1	28/08/2025	Orcada (2011) Limited – Discharge farm dairy effluent at Martin Road, Kāeo
AUT.042237.01.02	4	28/08/2025	Kaipara District Council – Quarry activities at Greenhill Quarry at Poutō Road, Te Kōpuru
AUT.046770.01.01	3	28/08/2025	Wolf 2008 Limited – Two bores at Port Marsden Highway, Ruakākā
AUT.046844.01.01	1	29/08/2025	Ngahere Green Limited – Take groundwater from an existing bore at Norris Road, Maungatāpere
AUT.004018.01.04	2	1/09/2025	JR and CF Limited – Discharge wastewater from commercial premises at Lamb Road, Pukenui
AUT.046486.01.02	6	4/09/2025	Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand – Reclamation in a wetland for carpark extension at Whangārei Hospital
AUT.037271.01.02	1	9/09/2025	MacDonald – Swing mooring in the coastal marine area in Orokawa Bay, Bay of Islands
AUT.037272.01.02	1	9/09/2025	MacDonald – Swing mooring in the coastal marine area in Orokawa Bay, Bay of Islands
AUT.046859.01.01	3	10/09/2025	Kaiikanui Hills Limited – Earthworks for a building platform at Russell Road, Whangārei
AUT.046867.01.01	3	10/09/2025	Woodward – Bore construction at Far North Road, Houhora
AUT.046868.01.01	3	10/09/2025	Jobe – Bore construction for domestic use at Far North Road, Pukenui
AUT.003788.01.04	1	11/09/2025	McLarnon – Groundwater take for irrigation at Kauri Flats
AUT.038555.01.02	2	11/09/2025	Graham – Discharge domestic wastewater at Ngunguru Road, Ngunguru
AUT.046806.01.01	3	11/09/2025	Hi-Tec Property Developments Limited – Earthworks at Waiotoi Road, Ngunguru
AUT.046811.01.01	6	11/09/2025	Kody Property Limited – Earthworks within 10 metres of wetlands at Marsden Point Road, Ruakākā
AUT.046850.01.01	1	11/09/2025	Craymen Fishing Limited – Non MM4 swing mooring in the coastal marine area at Motu Kauri Island
AUT.028959.01.02	3	12/09/2025	Kahiwiroa Farms Limited – Discharge farm dairy effluent at Mangakāhia Road, Parakao
AUT.046860.01.01	2	12/09/2025	Kaipara District Council – Discharges of underdrainage water and diluted wastewater at Brown Road, Hakaru
AUT.008271.06.01	2	16/09/2025	New Zealand Transport Agency – Waka Kotahi – Extension of the Paihia seawall in the coastal marine area, Paihia
AUT.046866.01.01	5	22/09/2025	HJM Whanau Trust – Earthworks for a papakāinga at Russell Road, Ōākura
AUT.007063.01.04	1	23/09/2025	Rudolphs Limited – Abrasive blasting and spray painting at Lower Port Road, Whangārei
AUT.002344.01.05	1	24/09/2025	Mangawhai Golf Club Inc – Take groundwater from three bores for a golf club at Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai
AUT.046896.01.01	3	25/09/2025	Karena – Bore construction for domestic and stock use at Te Ahu Road, Kaitāia
AUT.032711.01.02	1	29/09/2025	Reid – Swing mooring in the coastal marine area in Paroa Bay, Bay of Islands
AUT.034430.01.02	1	29/09/2025	Wilson – Swing mooring 2067 in the coastal marine area in the Whananaki River
AUT.011377.01.03	1	30/09/2025	The Kotare Station Trust – Discharge farm dairy effluent to Otukere Stream, Mangamuka
AUT.037928.03.01	1	30/09/2025	Whangarei District Council – Hard protection structure extension above mean high water springs at Hamon Road, Waipū

Table 8: Consents Decisions Issued 1 October to 31 December 2025

IRIS ID	Consents Required	Issue Date	Applicant & Description
AUT.004204.01.06	4	1/10/2025	Fonterra Ltd - Discharge wastewater to the CMA, Otamatea River, Maungaturoto
AUT.046929.01.01	3	1/10/2025	Minister of Education - Bore at Te Rangi Aniwaniwa School, Quarry Road, Awanui
AUT.007762.01.03	5	2/10/2025	E J Reed & Co Ltd - Extract rock for a quarry at Bullmans Rd, Ohaeawai
AUT.008647.01.07	1	3/10/2025	Avokaha Ltd - Groundwater take for irrigation at Turk Valley Road, Houhora
AUT.037274.01.02	1	3/10/2025	St George - Renewal - Groundwater take for horticultural irrigation at Whaler's Rd, Houhora
AUT.046897.01.01	6	3/10/2025	Te Roroa WOCT - Earthworks and vegetation removal at 7229 SH 12, Waimamaku
AUT.045971.01.01	5	6/10/2025	Jackson Hikurangi Ltd - Subdivision works at George St, Hikurangi
AUT.046917.01.01	2	6/10/2025	Khans Developments and Investments Limited - Onsite WW discharge at SH1, Topuni
AUT.046857.01.01	1	7/10/2025	Te Tai Tokerau Water Trust - Take from Waitangi River to assist initial filling of Otawere Reservoir
AUT.046810.01.01	5	9/10/2025	Tau Henare Marae - Discharge WW at a marae at 3254 Pipiwai Rd, Pipiwai
AUT.046925.01.01	1	9/10/2025	Adventure North Ltd - Non MM4 swing mooring 4287 Mangonui Harbour
AUT.046938.01.01	2	9/10/2025	Darin - Works near a wetland at 1426C Inland Rd, Karikari Peninsula (NES FW)
AUT.046943.01.01	2	9/10/2025	Taumata Plantations Ltd - Harvesting on Orange Zone land at Avoca Forest, Tangowahine
AUT.046131.01.01	4	10/10/2025	Harbourside Boat Works Ltd - Discharge SW to CMA in Hatea River, Whangarei Harbour
AUT.046789.01.01	3	10/10/2025	Waitomo Papakainga Dev Soc Inc - Earthworks for papakainga at 16 Puckey Ave, Kaitaia
AUT.046934.01.01	3	10/10/2025	Atlas Quarries Ltd - Filling earthworks for a quarry at S/H 1, Brynderwyn
AUT.003580.01.04	1	13/10/2025	Rangaunu Orchard Ltd - Groundwater take for irrigation at Paparore Rd, Paparore
AUT.008032.01.03	1	13/10/2025	Kaipara District Council - Gwater take adj to 12 Fagan Pl, Mangawhai
AUT.008203.01.03	1	13/10/2025	Ongare Trust - Take groundwater for irrigation at Whalers Rd, Pukenui
AUT.046725.01.01	6	14/10/2025	Keri Green Ltd - Discharge from compost operation at Te Ahu Ahu Rd, Oromahoe
AUT.046858.01.01	1	15/10/2025	Cresswell - Pontoon facility in CMA at Darch Point, Whangarei Harbour
AUT.046863.01.01	1	15/10/2025	Whangarei District Council - Discharge to CMA for removal of algal growth on boat ramps in Whangarei
AUT.046963.01.01	3	15/10/2025	Aratoro Farm Ltd - Bore construction at 2048 S/H 1, Okaihau
AUT.046932.01.01	3	16/10/2025	Ryan - Earthworks in flood hazard area at 37 Black Swamp Rd, Mangawhai
AUT.046937.01.01	3	16/10/2025	The Rise Ltd - Bulk earthworks near wetland at Pigeonwood Pl, Mangawhai - NES FW
AUT.046958.01.01	3	16/10/2025	Whangarei District Council - Earthworks for new No. 1 artificial turf - Tikipunga Domain Sports Park
AUT.046061.01.03	4	17/10/2025	Mangawhai Hills Limited - Earthworks for Subdivision development at Cove Road, Mangawhai (NES-FW)
AUT.046986.01.01	5	20/10/2025	Carpenter Investments Ltd - Marine farm in Waikare Inlet, BoI
AUT.046959.01.01	3	21/10/2025	Waipu Golf Club Incorporated - Bore construction at S/H 1, Waipu Golf Club
AUT.046697.01.01	7	23/10/2025	Smith - Occupy space with a slipway structure in the CMA in Tutukaka Harbour
AUT.013007.01.03	3	24/10/2025	Seeka Limited - Discharge treated wastewater to ground at Kerikeri
AUT.046957.01.01	4	24/10/2025	Hayden Barrett FT - Earthworks in a high risk FHZ at 26 & 32 View Rd, Hikurangi
AUT.046962.01.01	4	28/10/2025	Mangawhai Bush Estate Ltd - Subdivision works at Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Rd, Mangawhai (NES FW)
AUT.046969.01.01	3	28/10/2025	Aubrey - Bore construction for domestic use at 4 Harcourt Close, Pataua North
AUT.046880.01.01	2	29/10/2025	Summit Forests NZ Ltd - Vegetation clearance at Buchanan Forest - Awaroa Road, Broadwood (NES CF)
AUT.046936.01.01	3	29/10/2025	Mangawhai Hills Ltd - Bulk earthworks for subdivision at Cove Rd, Mangawhai
AUT.047001.01.01	3	29/10/2025	Six - O - Farms Ltd : Bore construction at 4402 S/H 12, Ruawai
AUT.002459.01.04	1	30/10/2025	Avocado Investments Ltd - Take groundwater for irrigation at Waipapakauri
AUT.003964.01.04	1	30/10/2025	Neho - Take from bores for irrigation at Motutangi
AUT.023557.01.03	1	30/10/2025	Whispering Pines Ltd - Take groundwater for irrigation at Hukatere Rd, Pukenui
AUT.046968.01.01	3	30/10/2025	Lawrence and McMahen - Bore construction at 16 Matai Bay Rd, Whatuwhiwhi
AUT.007108.01.03	1	31/10/2025	Matalaka Trust - Groundwater take for irrigation at Hukatere Road
AUT.008177.01.03	1	31/10/2025	Clark - Groundwater take for irrigation at Imms Road, Awanui
AUT.029091.01.02	1	31/10/2025	Price - Groundwater take for irrigation at Far North Rd, Waihopo
AUT.046965.01.01	2	31/10/2025	Whangarei District Council - Floating boatramp pontoon at Tutukaka
AUT.046990.01.01	6	3/11/2025	Far North District Council - Bridge construction at 22 Church Road, Kaitaia
AUT.007503.01.02	2	4/11/2025	Far North District Council - Discharge contaminants from closed landfill at Recreation Road, Kaikohe
AUT.007768.01.03	3	5/11/2025	Oruawharo Incorporation - Take water from dam reservoir at Oruawharo Rd, Wellsford
AUT.045763.01.02	2	5/11/2025	H5 Whanau Trust - Discharge WW to land for a papakainga at 6A Waimanoni Road, Awanui
AUT.002890.01.03	1	6/11/2025	Rising Star Orchards Ltd - Take groundwater for irrigation at S/H 1, Pukenui
AUT.008340.01.04	1	6/11/2025	Rising Sun Orchards Limited: Groundwater take for irrigation at Motutangi
AUT.044173.01.02	11	6/11/2025	Kaipara District Council - Earthworks for stopbank upgrade, Dargaville to Te Kopuru (NES-FW)
AUT.046765.01.01	4	6/11/2025	Far North District Council - Slip repair works Waiare Rd, Kaeo
AUT.046991.01.01	4	6/11/2025	Far North District Council - Earthworks in a FHA at Wihongi Street, Kaikohe
AUT.047018.01.01	3	6/11/2025	Broadwood Area School BoT - Bore construction at Broadwood Area School, Broadwood Rd, Broadwood
AUT.047021.01.01	3	6/11/2025	Mangawhai Beach School BoT - Construction of 2 bores at 34 Insley St, Mangawhai
AUT.036471.01.02	1	7/11/2025	The Mangonui Volunteer Fire Brigade Trust - Groundwater take at Wrathall Rd, Mangonui
AUT.045356.05.02	1	7/11/2025	Meridian Energy Limited - Divert SW, Ruakaka
AUT.046635.01.01	5	7/11/2025	Greensmith Farming Ltd - Retrospective consent for works in Kaihu river floodplain at Mamaranui
AUT.046964.01.01	5	7/11/2025	Whangarei District Council - Earthworks to upgrade the Oakura sports park at Wharua Rd, Oakura
AUT.004237.01.04	3	10/11/2025	Far North District Council - Discharge from a camp ground, Tauranga Bay
AUT.016914.02.02	1	10/11/2025	Rising East Orchards Ltd - Take groundwater at Norton Rd, Waiharara, Awanui
AUT.020726.02.03	1	10/11/2025	Williams - Groundwater take for irrigation of horticulture crops, Hukatere Rd, Pukenui
AUT.047086.01.01	2	10/11/2025	Maritime New Zealand - Disturb CMA for oil spill exercises at Marsden Point, Whangarei
AUT.047014.01.01	2	11/11/2025	EB Developments Ltd - Communal onsite WW discharge to land at Tamure Pl and Peter Snell Rd, Ruakaka
AUT.043972.01.03	5	13/11/2025	Metlifecare Limited - Earthworks at 15 Sailrock Dr, Mangawhai Heads - NES FW
AUT.046842.01.01	3	17/11/2025	Northpower Ltd - Earthworks for substation at cnr Seascape Cr and Cove Rd, Waipu
AUT.047054.01.01	3	17/11/2025	Brown - Earthworks within 10m of a stream at 277 Finlayson Brook Road, Waipu
AUT.047055.01.01	1	17/11/2025	Whangarei District Council - Culvert in Kaimamaku Stream at Peach Orchard Rd, Whakapara
AUT.007231.01.05	1	18/11/2025	Kaipara District Council - Discharge WW to land at Glinks Gully WWTP, Rope Cr, Te Kopuru
AUT.046916.01.01	1	18/11/2025	Tararua Wind Power Limited - Retrospective - Road improvement works - Kaiwaikawe Wind Farm
AUT.046822.01.01	4	20/11/2025	Northland Regional Council - Flood drainage works at Otamatea Marae, Tanor Rd, Maungaturoto
AUT.046981.01.01	3	20/11/2025	Top Energy Ltd - Overhead power line structures in CMA along Kohukohu Rd, Kohukohu
AUT.046992.01.01	1	20/11/2025	DJ & FJ Lynch Ltd - Divert trib of Waionehu Stream for wetland reinstatement at South Rd, Waipu
AUT.047028.01.01	2	20/11/2025	Whangarei Heads School BoT - Discharge WW at Whangarei Heads School, Taurikura
AUT.046517.01.02	1	21/11/2025	Te Rangi - Discharge domestic WW to land at 75 Old North Rd, Whakapara
AUT.004335.01.05	5	24/11/2025	McRobbie Dowling Limited - Operation of limestone quarry at Arapohue Road, Dargaville
AUT.007445.01.05	3	24/11/2025	Whangarei District Council - Hikurangi WWTP
AUT.046303.08.01	4	24/11/2025	Northland Regional Council - Riverworks for flood protection at Russell Rd, Punaruku
AUT.047087.01.01	3	25/11/2025	Port Nikau Investments JV - Earthworks for site development at 325 Port Road, Whangarei
AUT.047024.01.01	7	26/11/2025	Whangarei District Council - Earthworks associated with upgrade of Poroti WTP
AUT.047070.01.01	5	26/11/2025	Kaipara District Council - Culvert and floodgate at 60 Beach Road, Dargaville (NES FW)
AUT.033120.01.02	1	27/11/2025	Oates - Swing mooring 880 - Orongo Bay, Bay of Islands
AUT.039503.01.03	1	27/11/2025	Oates - Non MM4 swing mooring 2914 in CMA in Orongo Bay, Bay of Islands
AUT.047013.01.01	2	27/11/2025	Top Energy Ltd - Replace 8 electricity poles near wetland at Tauranga Bay Road, Kaeo (NES FW)
AUT.008985.01.04	2	28/11/2025	Board of Trustees Maungatapere School - Discharge treated WW to land at Maungatapere School
AUT.047113.01.01	3	28/11/2025	Mills - Earthworks for building platform at 651 Kokopu Rd, Whangarei
AUT.041052.01.02	1	1/12/2025	Davey - Swing mooring 262 - Northern shore, Mangonui Harbour
AUT.047045.01.01	3	1/12/2025	Gardner - Subdivision earthworks in FHZ near a wetland at 82 Mangawhai Heads Rd, Mangawhai Heads
AUT.006818.01.04	4	2/12/2025	Avoca Lime Company (2010) Ltd - Extraction of rock for a quarry at Lovell Rd, Ruatangata
AUT.008206.01.03	2	3/12/2025	Cann - Domestic wastewater discharge to ground at 960 One Tree Point Road, Ruakaka
AUT.008909.01.03	1	3/12/2025	Fenney - Groundwater take or horticulture use at 44 Hardie Road, Glenbervie
AUT.047104.01.01	2	3/12/2025	Morunga - Discharge WW for papakainga development at 2443 S/H 12, Waima
AUT.002898.01.04	1	8/12/2025	NNP Ltd - Take groundwater for irrigation at Taheke St, Ahipara
AUT.008953.01.03	3	8/12/2025	Topuni Timber Ltd - Discharge SW at a sawmill at SH 1, Kaiwaka
AUT.047103.01.01	5	8/12/2025	ForestryCo Ltd - Forestry earthworks at Kaikohe Forest, Otaua
AUT.007316.01.03	3	9/12/2025	Director General of Conservation - Resource consents for Matai Bay Camp Ground
AUT.008829.01.03	2	9/12/2025	Whangarei District Council - Discharge WW to land at public toilet at Kowharewa Bay, Tutukaka
AUT.012838.01.03	3	9/12/2025	Whangarei District Council - Discharge to land at WWTP, Wharau Road, Oakura
AUT.046582.01.01	1	9/12/2025	KSL Ltd - Renewal - Groundwater take for proposed orchard at Turk Valley Road, Houhora
AUT.047107.01.01	3	9/12/2025	Meridian Energy Ltd - Bore construction for monitoring at Ruakaka Energy Park
AUT.012250.01.03	1	10/12/2025	Culham - Groundwater take at Ngunguru Road, Glenbervie
AUT.027391.01.03	1	10/12/2025	Stanisich - Take groundwater for irrigation of horticultural crops at Waiharara
AUT.003187.02.04	1	11/12/2025	Xue and Jin - Take groundwater for irrigation at Crawford Rd, Maungakaramea
AUT.046516.01.02	6	11/12/2025	Kaipara District Council - Clear veg near Awakino River for works at WWTP Finlayson Park, Dargaville
AUT.047134.01.01	3	11/12/2025	Workman Properties Ltd - Earthworks within 10m of a watercourse at Henry Going Way, Onerahi
AUT.004761.01.05	2	12/12/2025	Stonehaven Village Trust - Discharge wastewater at Stonehaven Drive, Maungakaramea
AUT.039644.01.02	1	12/12/2025	Doody & Wedding - S136 transfer of water take at Burnage Rd, Houhora
AUT.047061.01.01	2	12/12/2025	New Zealand Transport Agency - Discharge WW at 63 Port Marsden Highway, Marsden Point
AUT.047114.01.01	4	12/12/2025	Wilson - Divert SW near a wetland at Black Swamp Rd, Mangawhai (NES FW)
AUT.047215.01.01	1	12/12/2025	Reyland and Repia - Ground water take for horiculture irrigation at Burnage Road, Houhora
AUT.047069.01.01	2	15/12/2025	Kaipara District Council - Discharge community WW to land at 221 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai
AUT.047108.01.01	6	15/12/2025	Whangarei District Council - Earthworks to decommission a dam at 210 Gomez Road, Hikurangi
AUT.011254.01.03	2	16/12/2025	McQuoid - Jetty in CMA in Ngunguru River, Ngunguru
AUT.046411.01.02	2	16/12/2025	Otamatea Marae Trustees - Discharge WW to land for a marae at Tanoa Road, Maungaturoto
AUT.047182.01.01	4	16/12/2025	Tararua Wind Power Ltd - Earthworks near wetland at Maitahi Road, Mamaranui - Kaiwaikawe Wind Farm
AUT.008528.01.06	7	18/12/2025	Croft Pole Distributors Ltd - Stormwater discharges for timber treatment site, Kauri
AUT.011387.01.03	1	18/12/2025	PS Rentals Limited - Take groundwater for irrigation, Cemetery Rd, Maunu
AUT.046926.01.01	7	18/12/2025	Buckland - Boat ramp structure in CMA at 84 Rangihoua Rd, Purerua Peninsula, Kerikeri
AUT.047125.01.01	3	18/12/2025	Quail Ridge Country Club Ltd - Earthworks for site development at 82 Rainbow Falls Road, Kerikeri
AUT.038290.12.02	1	19/12/2025	Kerikeri Cruising Club Inc - Additional marina berths for Doves Bay Marina
AUT.047084.01.01	1	19/12/2025	Muriwhenua Inc - Surface water take for irrigation at 1171 Te Hapua Road, Kapowairua
AUT.047136.01.01	3	19/12/2025	Northpower Ltd - Works for power line project between Maungaturoto to Mangawhai
AUT.047187.01.01	3	19/12/2025	NZTA - Eight monitoring bores associated with the Northland Corridor Project
AUT.047071.01.01	3	23/12/2025	Far North District Council - Erosion management - Kororareka Bay, Russell

Table 9: Applications more than 12 months old on 31 December 2025

IRIS ID	Applicant	Description	Received Date	Comments
APP.004835	Far North District Council	Kerikeri urban area stormwater discharges	4/10/2011	Applicant has provided addendum updating the application documents. Awaiting NRC to complete Kerikeri Flood Modelling before proceeding notification of the application.
APP.037501	H Tepania	Marine farm at Southern end of 90 Mile Beach (Te Oneroa-a-Tōhē)	3/03/2015	Section 37 extension requested by applicant to allow discussions with Te Hiku about activities on Te Oneroa-a-Tōhē.
APP.038180	Whangarei District Council	Comprehensive stormwater network consent for Upper Whangarei Harbour catchments	25/02/2016	Section 37 extension requested by applicant. Addendum updating the application has been received. Applicant is identifying industrial and trade premises within its network prior to council proceeding with notification of the application.
APP.038601	North Western Mussels Limited	Mussel spat catching farm off the West Coast of 90 Mile Beach (Te Oneroa-a-Tōhē)	15/07/2016	Section 37 extension requested by applicant. Council has asked the applicant whether it wishes to withdraw application as no further progress has been made.
APP.005059	Golden Bay Cement	Stormwater discharges to CMA from a cement manufacturing site, Portland	9/11/2018	Section 128 review. Review of conditions now completed. The council will prioritise the issuing of this decision.
~~APP.004204~~	~~Fonterra Limited~~	~~Replacement consent to discharge process wastewater from the Maungaturoto dairy factory into the Ōtamatea River estuary~~	~~16/03/2021~~	Consents granted in October 2025
APP.000932	Far North District Council	Replacement consents for the Kaitāia wastewater treatment plant at Bonnetts Road, Kaitāia	24/08/2021	The two heard submitters on this application have withdrawn their wish to be heard. Council is in discussions with applicant regarding conditions. Delegated decision on application will be made prior to the end of February 2026.
APP.030602	Far North District Council	Replacement consent for sludge storage facility at Kaitāia - jointly processed with WWTP application	24/08/2021	As above for APP.000932.
APP.002417	Far North District Council	Renewal of consents for the Kaikohe WWTP	27/08/2021	Application publicly notified with 2 wishing to be heard submissions received. As a result of additional information provided by the applicant, these submitters subsequently withdrew their wish to be heard. Council is currently finalising conditions of consent with the applicant. Delegated decision on application will be made prior to end of February 2026.
APP.043384	G S Jacobsen	Retrospective consent for a retaining wall and mooring, and proposed new boardwalk, Pukenui	20/01/2022	Section 92 hold for further information. Applicant is now proposing to remove structures and withdraw this application. The council to confirm withdrawal of the application once structures have been removed.
APP.043888	Carrington Estate Jade LP	Earthworks for residential subdivision at Matai Bay Road and Whatuwhiwhi Road	30/05/2022	Joint notification with FNDC – NRC is lead agency. One submission received from Haititaimarangai 339 Trust opposing the application and wishing to be heard. The council has advised the applicant that it will be returning its application as incomplete under new provisions of the RMA However, the council cannot do this until May 2026 and is awaiting response from the applicant on this matter.
APP.007205	Far North District Council	Replacement consents for discharges associated with operation of the Kāeo WWTP	27/07/2022	Applicant has provided CIA and an addendum to the application providing additional information. Council has determined that the application can be processed on a non-notified basis, and draft conditions of consent have been agreed to. The applicant is in discussions with tangata whenua regarding the conditions prior to council issuing a decision on the application.
APP.007399	Far North District Council	To discharge treated wastewater to Hihi Stream, Hihi Beach WWTP	31/08/2022	Application was publicly notified, with the submission period closing on 22 January 2026. No submissions were received and council is in discussion with the applicant regarding draft conditions of consent.
APP.044441	Shoresite Properties Limited	Bulk earthworks for subdivision at Sun Valley Drive, Morningside, Whangarei	5/10/2022	Section 92 hold for additional information on stormwater system for subdivision. Council has contacted applicant to confirm whether proposal is still active or whether application is to be withdrawn.
APP.044619	Kiripaka Holdings Limited	Earthworks for an 84 lot development at Kiripaka Road, Whangarei	24/11/2022	Section 37 extension agreed to by applicant. Applicant has advised that it is awaiting geotechnical report for subdivision before progressing any further. Council has followed up with the applicant to confirm that they still wish to proceed with the development.
APP.044727	Quail Ridge Country Club Limited	Proposed pedestrian bridge across Kerikeri River	24/01/2023	Section 92 hold for information on flooding effects. Joint application with FNDC. Applicant has requested public notification and FNDC will be lead agency. No confirmation yet on when application will be notified.
APP.044932	Explore Limited	Jetty facility in the coastal marine area at Omakiwi Cove, Bay of Islands	18/04/2023	On Section 92 hold awaiting further information. Applicant has provided an initial response which was not adequate. Applicant is considering whether to provide further information or publicly notify application. Council has assigned to a consultant to progress the processing of this application.
APP.002773	Imerys Ceramics New Zealand Limited	Renewal of consents for quarrying and processing halloycite and kaolin clay, Takou Bay	19/04/2023	The applicant has agreed to draft conditions. A decision on this application will be made by end of February 2026.
APP.002577	Far North District Council	Replacement consents for Rāwene wastewater treatment plant	28/04/2023	Section 37 extension to processing timeframes requested by applicant to allow it to discuss application with tāngata whenua and interested groups. Council advised that the application would be publicly notified in early 2026. However, request has been received not to proceed with notification so that a land disposal option can be finalised.
APP.019502	Far North District Council	Discharges from Kaitāia Resource Recovery Centre	31/05/2023	Section 37 extension to processing timeframes requested by the applicant to allow it to discuss the application with tāngata whenua. Council has asked for update on these discussions.
APP.045333	Pattle Delamore Partners Limited	Discharges associated with a waste transfer station at 22 Church Street, Kaitāia	29/08/2023	Section 37 extension to processing timeframes requested by the applicant to allow it to discuss the application with tāngata whenua. Council has asked for update on these discussions.
APP.045492	VMC Trust	New swing mooring in Cooks Cove, Motuarohia Island, Bay of Islands	31/10/2023	Section 37 extension to allow applicant to provide an amended application. No amendment has been received to date. Council has advised applicant that public notification of the existing application is likely.
APP.008339	Far North District Council	To discharge treated wastewater, including Russell Landfill leachate, to ground via disposal boreholes	19/12/2023	Section 37 extension to processing timeframes requested by the applicant to provide an update on the investigation into the performance of the disposal system. Applicant has advised that investigation is still ongoing.
APP.045648	Whangarei District Council	Discharge to Ahuroa River from Ahuroa WTP at Waipū	20/12/2023	Section 92 request for additional information has been satisfied. Council is now processing application with decision likely to be made before end of February 2026.
APP.045827	IDF Development Limited	Jetty and associated activities in the coastal marine area adjacent to 282 Rangihoua Road, Purerua Peninsula, Te Puna Inlet, Bay of Islands	02/04/2024	Section 92 request for additional information regarding ecological effects has been satisfied. Applicant is currently discussing ecological effects assessment with tangata whenua.
~~APP.045820~~	~~Northland Regional Council~~	~~Benching of land and install new stop banks to maximise floodwater passage under new State Highway 10 bridge at Kāeo~~	~~04/04/2024~~	Application withdrawn in December 2025
APP.045927	C R Cashmore	Non MM4 swing mooring in Mukimuki Bay, Bay of Islands	17/06/2024	On Section 92 hold awaiting further information on ecological and cultural effects. Council has followed up with applicant who has confirmed that they still wish to proceed with the application.
APP.005055	Northport Limited	Replacement consents for dredging of the Turning Basin and associated activities at Marsden Point, Whangarei Harbour	11/09/2024	Council has requested the applicant to withdraw this application as the activity is included in a recent suite of consents granted for the Port expansion.
~~APP.045568~~	~~Kaipara District Council~~	~~Place, use and occupy space in the coastal marine area with a tidal gate structure in Awarua River, Ruawai~~	~~28/08/2024~~	Decision on this application has been made.
APP.046222	P Cullinan C/- Pacific Coast Surveys Limited	Earthworks in a flood zone, Mangawhai	13/11/2024	On Section 92 hold awaiting further information on a natural inland wetland. Applicant has advised delay due to availability of ecologist. Council to follow up with applicant regarding s92 response.

Attachments/Ngā tapirihanga

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Audit and Risk Committee item: 6.7

17 February 2026

TITLE:	Risk Management Activity Update
From:	Mandy Tepania, Audit and Assurance Lead
Authorised by Group Manager/s:	Bruce Howse, Pou Taumatua – Group Manager Corporate Services, on 05 February 2026

Whakarāpopototanga / Executive summary

The Risk Management Activity Update Report outlines the summary of the Council’s progress in risk

management related activities including Strategic and Operational.

Ngā mahi tūtohutia / Recommendation

That the report ‘Risk Management Activity Update’ by Mandy Tepania, Audit and Assurance Lead and dated 4 February 2026, be received.

Background/Tuhinga

Risk can be simply defined as “The effect of uncertainty on objectives”; Risk management is the assessment of this uncertainty, and encompasses both the likelihood of something happening, and the consequences or impacts if it were to happen, which can introduce both opportunity and hazards.

Risk needs to be understood to make informed decisions.

The council has recently implemented a new risk management tool called ‘WayPoint’. The risk register in Waypoint provides an opportunity to capture Strategic, Operational, Programme and Project risks providing visibility for better management and overview at all levels.

Strategic Risks:

Risks become strategic in nature (as opposed to operational) where the risk widely impacts the whole organisation, as opposed to limited department. These risks are significant because they impact on the ability of the council to deliver against the Long-Term Plan (LTP). LTP holds the council accountable for their activities and long-term focus.

Operational Group Risks:

An operational risk presents a potential impact on the council’s individual groups achieving their objectives. Operational group risks are identified and managed by group managers and their teams. Group risk must be regularly reviewed and reported as evidence of management. The introduction of the ‘WayPoint’ tool, along with training on its use and clear expectations, has enhanced the ability to provide regular updates, conduct reviews, and improve visibility in identifying areas of concern.

Risk Management Matrix Evaluation Tool (to explain the ranking against each risk)

Likelihood	Consequence
Frequent (5)	5 Moderate	10 High	15 Extreme	20 Extreme	25 Extreme
Often (4)	4 Low	8 High	12 High	16 Extreme	20 Extreme
Likely (3)	3 Low	6 Moderate	9 High	12 High	15 Extreme
Possible (2)	2 Low	4 Low	6 Moderate	8 High	10 High
Rare (1)	1 Low	2 Low	3 Low	4 Low	5 Moderate

Likelihood

Consequence

Inconsequential (1)

Minor (2)

Moderate (3)

Major (4)

Severe (5)

Frequent (5)

Moderate

High

Extreme

Often (4)

Low

High

Extreme

Likely (3)

Low

Moderate

High

Extreme

Possible (2)

Low

Moderate

High

Rare (1)

Low

Moderate

Progress on risk management since the last meeting of the Audit and Risk Committee includes:

1. The Strategic and Operational group risk registers have been refreshed following leadership review.

2. Staff have managed the identified risks and their corresponding mitigation actions (controls) using the risk module in WayPoint.

The tables and attachments below provide details for:

· Table 1 provides a brief overview of risks that have been updated/ added over the past quarter.

· Table 2 outlines the risks rated high or above for Strategic/Corporate Services.

· Table 3 outlines the risks rated high or above for Operational services.

· Deep Dive Schedule is summarised in Table 4.

· Deep Dive Report – Risk 1041 Inefficient Contract management programme – Attachment 1.

· Top Risk Dashboard report – Strategic risks – Attachment 2.

· Top Risk Dashboard report - Operational risks – Attachment 3.

Table 1. Risks updated

Risk ID	Risk Title
#1222	Ongoing management of the Environmental Data Hub (EDH) support agreement
	Updated Activity: New
Corporate Services	Key risks identified: No IP Ownership, Business continuity for the Environmental Data Hub, Provider relation risk Options for discussion: · Continue with provider (Status quo) · Continue with provider with risk mitigations (NRC data to be ring-fenced and an escrow agreement) Inherent risk rating 10 (possible/severe) - Residual risk rating 6 (possible/moderate)
#1155	Madagascar Ragwort – Risk to rural economy and reputational risk to council
	Risk Update: New
Biosecurity	Key stakeholders are funding an EIA and options paper; there has been increased publicity and awareness material drafted and sent out. Funding proposal for $200k will be taken to a council workshop in November. The council approves the funding of $277,000 to progress priority actions and the Economic Impact Analysis and position paper for Madagascar ragwort. The Inherent Risk currently sits at 20 (frequent/major) No controls have been put in place but discussion with external agencies is underway
#1037	Flood Infrastructure Failure
	Risk Update: Status update
Community Resilience	Although a historically significant flood event in Northland is rare, if this event were to occur, it is likely flood infrastructure would fail resulting in liability or action being brought against Council. It is important to note, it is not necessarily the case that Council's flood infrastructure is in poor condition, rather, the increase in likelihood comes from an asset management maturity assessment, which reveals several areas of improvement. Draft improvements are as follows: • Create Performance Measures that better reflect our Level of Service. • Centralise proof we're meeting these Performance Measures. • Collate additional flood scheme data, to complete a risk assessment of each scheme. • Create a Maintenance in Design process • Improve the Capital to Operational handover process Control - Asset management system updated and review of risk undertaken. Asset management system is still maturing, and an improvement plan has been developed to lift our asset management maturity. Whilst this is being implemented and the new asset management tool is being bought online, this likelihood of this risk occurring is considered to be Likely. As a result, the inherent risk is trending up. Once the asset management improvement plan is in place it is expected that the likelihood of this happening will be reduced. Risk rate Inherent risk 20 (often/severe) residual risk rating 15 (likely/severe)
#1052	Gold Clam Biosecurity Response
	Risk Update: Status Update
	MPI have proposed a CAN for Kai iwi lakes and staff are working through the details of what this will entail by way of rules and compliance. Inherent risk rating 25 (frequent/severe) Residual risk rating 10 (possible/severe)
#1009	Core technology applications and systems are not adopted or used consistently to support organisational processes and information
	Risk Update: Status update
Corporate Risk	There is a need to improve the process for new or alternate systems being introduced. This also includes the decision-making rights for improvements or the addition of new capabilities to existing solutions. Ongoing need to improve communication across groups to capture, agree and support software improvements are planned and resourced. Residual rate remains at 12 (often/moderate)
#1198	Yellow legged hornet – risk to beekeepers and crops if this new pest is not contained in Auckland
	Risk Update: New
Biosecurity Risk	This is a Biosecurity NZ response, however if this wasp is established it could quickly spread to northland over the next 2 years. The risk to our regional economy would be significant e.g. France example, keeping a close watch on developments. The BNZ response in Auckland is critical. Risk rating has not been set
#1003	IRIS Next Gen Programme Delivery
	Risk Update: Status update
Strategic Risk	Software isn’t delivered to agreed timelines and therefore the cost to Council exceeds the budgeted amount in the 2024-2034 LTP. Council is a shared stakeholder (1 of 10 councils plus RSHL as Programme Delivery agency and Datacom as supplier) in the programme. FY26 (detailed) and FY27 & FY28 (indicative) budget forecasts provided as part of the December meeting pack. These figures will be updated in Council’s budget model and reviewed by Finance as part of the annual budget process. Any funding issues identified will be reported to GM's. With clarification to this risk the residual risk rating is reduced from 9 (likely/moderate) to 8 (possible/major)
#1189	Staff adoption and sustained engagement, usability and cultural integration (Project Apollo – WayPoint)
	Risk Update: Status Update
Strategic Risk	Staff engagement has been good, and adoption is being driven from senior levels. Inherent rate - frequent/moderate 15 Residual rate - likely/moderate 9
#1010	Changes in legislation & central Government policy impacting council's resources, budgets and activities.
	Risk Update: Trend á
Strategic Risk	The reform bills were released for consultation in December 2025. It is likely they will be enacted mid-2026. The Government also released a draft discussion document setting out its proposal for local government reform. Residual risk rating was increased to 16 (often/major)

Table 1. Strategic risks listed -rating high and above

Key –Risk rating	Extreme	High	Moderate	Low
Key – Trend	Increasing (I)	Decreasing (D)	New (N)	Static (S)

#	Risk Statement	Inherent Rating	Residual Rating	Trend
1 #1010	Changes in legislation and central government policy impacting council’s resources, budgets, and activities.	16	16	I á
Description update New Control	Central government is initiating major changes to the resource management system. The bills set out a very limited implementation and transition window. Implementation will require development of a regional spatial plan jointly with district councils. The deadline will likely be 18 months after the bills are enacted. The government is also underway with reforms to the Local Government. The draft proposal has signalled a requirement to deliver and implement reorganisation proposals alongside resource management reform. Both reforms represent major changes to how local government operates and will likely include major changes in governance representation. Early collaboration with district councils - Set up governance and operational structures across district councils and the regional council to ensure work on the resource management and local government reform can commence without delay; and also demonstrate to government that northland has a unified voice when it comes to both reforms.
2 #1003	IRIS Next Gen Programme Delivery	12	8	D â
Status Update	FY26 (detailed) and FY27 & FY28 (indicative) budget forecasts provided as part of the December meeting pack. These figures will be updated in NRC budget model and reviewed by Finance as part of the annual budget process. Any funding issues identified will be reported to GM's.
3 #1041	Inefficient Contract Management programme available to meet the contractual need of NRC	15	12	S ↔
Status Update	· Training programme is in place. · Software to support the process is being investigated closer to the end of the year.
4 #1000	Workload	20	9	S ↔
Status update	Council has made the decision not to consult on the Annual Plan changing the workloads across the Strategy, Comms and Engagement and Finance teams. The risk status is anticipated to increase as timeframes and changes re reform become known.
5 #1113	Potential Non-compliance with Health and Safety at Work Act 2015	20	8	S ↔
Controls	· Health and Safety (H&S) Strategy project underway · H&S terms of reference established · H&S policy and procedures along with training · H&S hazard register · Monitor and report on incidents and trends to ELT and Audit & Risk committee.
6 #1017	Cyber security attack	20	8	S ↔
Controls	Identify – Detect – Protect – Respond – Recover – Manager The ALGIM Cybersecurity programme/framework provides a clear roadmap indicating actions to be followed under each control with expected outcomes to be monitored for completion/improvement.
7 #1109	Management of data and information assets	16	8	S ↔
Controls	· Project Plan development and monitored to manage data/information assets · Capability and knowledge to mitigate reliance on suppliers · Training programmes and continued review/policy/procedure reviews · Work collaboratively testing environment developed programmes · Database backed up regularly · Robust test plans · Disaster Management Policy · Security controls · Regular audits and reporting to monitor processes and governance
8 #1069	Government Actions Impacting Community and Local Government Relations	16	9	S ↔
Status Update	Regular communication with teams and management – no change to the risk rating this quarter.
9 #1039	Ongoing Impacts from Significant Change Management	16	12	S ↔
Statement	The effect of cumulative changes: · Including modifications to office work environment, · Implementation of new timesheet systems and additional codes · Adjustments to Business as Usual (BAU) requirements All pose several risks to staff. These changes may lead to temporary disruptions, confusion, and a need for significant adaptation. The introduction of new technologies and processes requires comprehensive training, which has an impact on staff availability and productivity. Additionally, scheduling training sessions may conflict with regular work hours, further affecting BAU operations. The cumulative impacts on staff remaining current with new technologies, policies and procedures whilst BAU continues adds a further cognitive load on staff.
10 #1006	Biosecurity Incursions	15	10	S ↔
Description	Additional pressures from non-BAU projects are placing additional workload on teams and making the group and organisation less resilient to any new future incursions. Biosecurity incursions pose significant risks to council, impacting various aspects of their operations and responsibilities. Biosecurity breaches can lead to substantial economic losses, invasive species can harm biodiversity and degradation of natural habitats, pose a risk to human health and cause operational challenges with increased costs and resource demands.
11 #1001	Dealing with aggressive people – psychological harm (staff capability)	15	8	D â
Controls	· Policy and Process for managing EAP/Staff counselling, · Suspicious Activity · In-Reach Emergency Activation · Work Safely in the field planning · Process for aggressive callers · Panic alarm and lockdown procedures · Use of the Buddy System; · De-escalation Training available for all staff providing tools to read a situation and act accordingly.
12 #1009	Core technology applications and systems are not adopted or used consistently to support organisational processes and information	12	12	S ↔
Controls	· Approved methodology and documented processes · Digital Strategy endorsed and implemented · Preferred solution with direct source reporting · Software catalogue available and maintained
13 #1026	Investment Portfolio Financial Risk	15	9	S ↔
Controls	· Mitigate by management-monthly account review · Internal audit reporting · Established operating · Cost reserve plan · Active investment strategy · Investment reviews by CEO and independent advisors -
14 #1189	Staff Adoption and sustained engagement, usability and cultural integration (Project Apollo – WayPoint)	15	9	S ↔
Controls	· Reporting on status review · Senior management advocacy for ongoing use of Waypoint
15 #1096	Policies and Protocols not clearly documented or followed	16	8	S ↔
Controls	· Policy framework schedule · Staff trained in finding and understanding policy and procedure requirements; Infrastructure in place (promapp, policy register, audits) · Delegations manual · Contract management programme · Policy, procedures and training · Tendering policy and procedures · Current audit of all policy and procedures to ensure current and compliant

Table 3. Operational risks listed - rating high and above

Key –Risk rating	Extreme	High	Moderate	Low
Key – Trend	Increasing (I)	Decreasing (D)	New (N)	Static (S)

#	Risk Statement	Inherent Rating	Residual Rating	Trend
1 #1007	Caulerpa – Threat to marine life, shellfish and marine diversity along Northlands coastline	25	8	D â
Status Update	Recent survey has found a significantly reduced biomass of Caulerpa in Omākiwi and the wider Bay of Islands however water temperatures are increasing and could trigger rapid growth monitoring will inform future actions
2 #1095	Continuation of PF2050 Funding	25	12	S ↔
Status update	Still uncertainty for funding and staff are following up with Foundation North as to opportunities for the continuation of the programme.
3 #1042	Tāiki ē Strategic intent Te Tiriti Strategy and Implementation Plan	25	8	S↔
Status update	Regular meetings and briefings with the Chair and Te Raki Councillors
4 #1155	Madagascar Ragwort – Risk to rural economy and reputational risk to council	20	20	N
Status update	Madagascar ragwort is an aggressive pasture weed which is toxic to stock and spreading rapidly from far north farms southwards. Climate mapping shows it will occupy as far south as Canterbury. It causes loss of productivity and very difficult to control or to slow the spread of wind born seed.
5 #1029	Climate change response	12	8	S ↔
Status update	Risk is trending upwards as government direction changes bringing uncertainty to some areas of the climate programme. Work will continue to manage controls with a review of the risk likely once new legislation has been released.
6 #1005	Treaty Settlements	16	12	S ↔
Status update	Communications happen between relevant parties and council through Te Ruarangi and iwi settlement entities (incl. Te Oneroa a Tohe Board)
7 #1052	Gold Clam Biosecurity Response	25	10	S ↔
Control	Preparedness ahead of a potential Gold Clam Biosecurity response. Development of an eDNA surveillance programme
8 #1067	Continuation of Kauri Protection Funding	12	12	S ↔
Controls	Uncertainty for funding remains and staff are seeking clarity from MPI with future funding beyond 2026/27 unclear.

Deep Dives

The Corporate Strategy Team facilitates risk owners to provide deep dives into each risk in accordance with the following schedule (Table 4), initially focussing on the risk with the highest pre-controls risk rating or where specifically requested due to increasing risk ratings.

Table 4. Risk deep dive schedule.

#	Risks	Nov 24	Feb 25	May 25	Aug 25	Nov 25	Feb 26	May 26	Aug 26	Nov 26
1109 1017	Management of data and information assets Cyber Security Update	√ √
	Use of Firearms		√
1052	Gold Clam Biosecurity Response			√
1096	Policies and protocols				√
1064	Inefficient Contract Management programme						√
1189	Project “WayPoint” Staff adoption and sustained engagement, usability and cultural integration							√
1000	Workload								√
1039	Ongoing impact from significant change management									√

Attachments/Ngā tapirihanga

Attachment 1: Deep Dive Report - Inefficient Contract Management programme ⇩

Attachment 2: Strategic Risk Dashboard Feb 2026 ⇩

Attachment 3: Operational Risk Dashboard Feb 2026 ⇩

Councillor John Blackwell	Councillor Joe Carr	Councillor John Hunt
Councillor Colin Kitchen	Ex-officio Pita Tipene	Independent Tangata Whenua Member Dee-Ann Wolferstan
Independent Risk Advisor Steve Watene

TITLE:	Confirmation of Minutes - 19 August 2025
From:	Margaret Knight, PA to Group Manager Corporate Services
Authorised by:	Carol Cottam, Deputy GM – Corporate Services, on 10 February 2026

TITLE:	Receipt of Action Sheet
From:	Margaret Knight, PA to Group Manager Corporate Services
Authorised by:	Carol Cottam – Deputy Group Manager Corporate Services, on 10 February 2026

TITLE:	Amendments to Delegation Manual
From:	Kyla Carlier, Corporate Strategy Manager
Authorised by:	Carol Cottam, Deputy GM – Corporate Services, on 04 February 2026

No.	Option	Advantages	Disadvantages
1	Recommend to council the inclusion of the proposed unbudgeted expenditure process in the Delegation Manual.	The process and approval levels for spending unbudgeted expenditure will be clear, ensuring compliance with council’s Revenue and Financing Policy.	None apparent. Minor administrative process to update the manual.
2	Do not recommend to council the inclusion of the proposed unbudgeted expenditure process in the Delegation Manual.	No change required to manual.	The process and approval levels for spending unbudgeted expenditure will remain unclear, potentially leading to confusion and the allocation of funds in a manner that is inconsistent with council’s Revenue and Financing Policy.

☐ Protected and flourishing native life	☐ Healthy waters, land and air
☐ Safe and resilient transport networks	☐ A sustainable, innovative and equitable economy
☐ Meaningful partnerships with tāngata whenua	☐ Carbon neutral, resilient communities in a changing climate
☒ Efficient, progressive and transparent council systems

TITLE:	Internal Audit Maturity Update
From:	Kyla Carlier, Corporate Strategy Manager
Authorised by:	Carol Cottam – Deputy Group Manager Corporate Services, on 10 December 2025

TITLE:	Financial Report to January 2026
From:	Taka Skipwith, Financial Accountant
Authorised by:	Carol Cottam, Deputy GM – Corporate Services, on 11 February 2026

TITLE:	Insurance Summary 2025/2026
From:	Bruce Howse, Pou Taumatua – Group Manager Corporate Services
Authorised by:	Carol Cottam, Deputy GM Corporate Services, on 10 February 2026

TITLE:	Internal Audit Schedule
From:	Mandy Tepania, Audit and Assurance Lead
Authorised by:	Carol Cottam, Deputy GM – Corporate Services, on 05 February 2026

Key
Complete		Underway	Deferred		Not Started
Year	Item			Status
2024/2025	The Pathway Te Huarahi Tika Quality Review – Internal Audit review across 24 business programmes			· Complete
2025	Local Government Act Section 17A Service Delivery Audits			· Information Services and Technology -Complete · Biodiversity (External)- Scope agreed but current program of works paused · Environmental Monitoring (External) -Complete · Northland CDEM Group - Capability Assessment (External) - Complete
2025	Internal Audit review on Infocouncil Agenda protocols			· Draft has been completed and is currently under final review (Information Classifications and Handling Policy)
2025	Financial Staff Benefit Policy Review – this review will include all policy relating to staff /councillor benefits/remuneration: Credit card, Travel, Expenditure,			· Sensitive Expenditure and Allocation of Council time and Resources Policy. Including the updated Procedures and guidelines (Sensitive expenditure procedures and guidelines) Communicated to staff in October 2025 and again in January 2026 through the Aotahi intranet. Complete
2025	Forest Management, audit of effectiveness of (outsourced) management, harvest schedule, health, and safety compliance, reporting etc. Biodiversity audit is completed – implementation will be reviewed as part of the overall audit outcomes.			· Scope and Schedule Roadmap complete · Draft management plan currently being reviewed
2025/2026	Procurement Management – Audit of current procedures, framework and training needs (Contract Management Audit – External Peer Review)			· Schedule of works underway as part of the Contract Management Programme update. System recommendations are anticipated by the end of September 2026
2025	Audit – Risk and Assurance Programme – review the criteria for Risk Appetite			· Deferred to March 2026
2025	Vehicle FBT – Audit on current use			· Audit is underway with monitoring and reporting due in May 2026
2025	Catering – Audit on consistency with Policy and procedures (Budget, approval)			· Audit is underway with monitoring and reporting due in May 2026
2025/2026	Annual Business Continuity Review – meeting with critical functioning services within NRC to ensure plans are up to date (contacts etc)			· Planned for March 2026
2026	Business Continuity Review – Tabletop exercise (specific scenario)			· Planned April 2026
2026	Grants / Funds / Efund Audit			· Planned for early 2026 following the Te Tira Kohi Putea Group working to coordinate all procedures and reporting following the approval of the policy.
2026	Policy and Procedures Audit Following the programme review – audit to identify procedures and protocols have made improvement and identify any further adjustments required.			· Planned Q3 2026

Theme	Key Recommendations
H&S & Onboarding	Improve induction; finalise Panic Light; address contractor issues
Legislative Workload	Use Complywith; streamline processes; monitor audit requirements
Reporting & Dashboards	Build BI dashboard; automate reporting; improve visibility via WayPoint
Budget & Resourcing	Persistent budget pressures; explore contractors; clarify manager workload expectations
Systems & ICT	Review tools; fix GIS delays; improve procurement system; enhance WayPoint
Training & Capability	Software training; procurement training; capture best practice; update warranted officer training
Governance & Processes	Fix LTP process; clarify councillor boundaries; review ToR; align Māori engagement
Planning & Calendars	Create annual P&C calendar; schedule ISO audits; improve work programme visibility
OFIs & Improvement	Use Aotahi; apply Project Lite; focus on prevention and preparedness
Team Environment	Support regional offices; improve communication; confirm seating arrangements

TITLE:	Fraud, Corruption and Dishonesty Quarterly Update
From:	Mandy Tepania, Audit and Assurance Lead
Authorised by:	Carol Cottam, Deputy GM – Corporate Services, on 05 February 2026

Item No.	Item Issue	Reasons/Grounds
7.1	Confirmation of Confidential Minutes - 19 August 2025	The public conduct of the proceedings would be likely to result in disclosure of information, the withholding of which is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of deceased natural persons s7(2)(a) and the withholding of which is necessary to enable council to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities s7(2)(h).
7.2	Receipt of Confidential Action Sheet	The public conduct of the proceedings would be likely to result in disclosure of information, the withholding of which is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of deceased natural persons s7(2)(a).
7.3	Report on contracts awarded July 2025 - December 2025	The public conduct of the proceedings would be likely to result in disclosure of information, the withholding of which is necessary to enable council to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities s7(2)(h).
7.4	Litigation Schedule Quarterly Reports July-December 2025	The public conduct of the proceedings would be likely to result in disclosure of information, the withholding of which is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of deceased natural persons s7(2)(a).