Kaihiku wind farm gets fast-track approval
This provides fast-track approval arrangements for the Kaihiku Wind Farm.
Fast-track Approvals (Kaihiku Wind Farm) Order 2026
What's changing
- The listed Kaihiku Wind Farm project changes from 80 turbines to 73 turbines.
- The project description will include its associated battery energy storage system.
- The listed location changes from 12 kilometres northeast to 7 kilometres southeast.
- Another location description changes from 8 kilometres south to 13 kilometres southwest.
Who's affected
The Kaihiku Wind Farm project and people involved in its fast-track approval process are affected.
When
This order takes effect on 25 September 2026.
Background
The order updates the Kaihiku Wind Farm’s description and approximate location in the list of projects under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024. The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions, and Transport provided documents about its review of the order.