Jane BorthwickA decision on the Bendigo goldmine should be made by the end of October. A decision would require 140 working days and would be made on October 29, she said. The Waihi extension was approved after 112 working days. Judge Borthwick said 60 working days was‘‘insufficient given the scale, nature and complexity of the approvals sought and matters arising’’. She also noted Kā Rūnaka sought a separate hearing on the need for consideration of cultural evidence.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 05, 2026 15:33 UTC