This order, which comes into force on 13 March 2026, amends Schedule 2 of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 to amend the project description or approximate geographical location, or both, for 4 projects, as follows:

• the approximate geographical location for the Wairakei South project is amended to be 300 to 350 hectares (approximately) at Bell Road, Papamoa instead of 123 to 340 hectares at Bell Road, Papamoa:

• the project description for the Homestead Bay project is amended to correct an error in the size of the proposed commercial retail precinct:

• the amendments relating to the Mt Welcome, Pukerua Bay, Porirua project—

  • amend the project description so that the project includes approximately 950 residential allotments, an allotment and preparatory works for a future commercial centre, and associated infrastructure, including roading and improved pedestrian and cycle trails. Formerly, the project included approximately 900 residential allotments, a commercial centre, and associated infrastructure, including a water reservoir, wastewater storage facilities, roading, and improved pedestrian and cycle trails to Pukerua Bay Village:

  • amend the approximate geographical location for the project so that it refers to specified land at 34 Muri Road, 422, 422A, and 422B State Highway 59, and the State Highway 59 corridor legally described as Road Reserve. Formerly, it referred to 422A and 422B State Highway 59:

• the amendments relating to the Tukituki Water Security project—

  • amend the project description so that the reference to a land exchange with the Department of Conservation is to land exchanges with that department:

  • amend the approximate geographical location for the project to remove a reference to 22 hectares at Ruahine Forest Park.