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Appeals Period: Notice of Requirement (NoRs) for NoR 2 Rongomai Park to Puhinui Station

NoR 2: Rongomai Park to Puhinui Station (in the vicinity of Plunket Avenue) is currently in the appeals period.
Full information about the Notice of Requirement (NoR) is available to view on Auckland Council’s website.  

• View NoR 2: Bus Rapid Transit–Rongomai Park to Puhinui Station in the vicinity of Plunket Avenue (opens in new tab)
• View all relevant documents from the public hearings (opens in a new tab). 

Submitters had 15 working days in which they could appeal to the Environment Court, against the whole or any part of the decision from AT. Appeals are under Section 174 of the Resource Management Act 1991.  

During this process AT works together with appellants to come to a resolution.  If both parties can't resolve the appeal independently, the Environment Court can appoint a mediator to facilitate the conversation. If a resolution can't be reached through court assisted mediation, then an Environment Court hearing will take place, and the Environment Court will issue a decision on the outcome. 

General information for landowners

• How to view your property in relation to a project
• Notice of Requirement Guide
• Auckland Transport Landowner Guide  - What you need to know
• LINZ NZ – Guide for landowners

Information for landowners within a designation

What is a designation? 

A designation is a provision made in a district plan to give effect to a requirement made by a requiring authority (in this case Auckland Transport) for a project or work. 

A designation authorises AT to undertake the project or work on a specific site/route, as well as any other area where the restriction is necessary for the safe or efficient functioning or operation of the project or work. Designations form part of any relevant district plans and authorise the associated land use activities specified in the designation. Separate regional consents may still be required to authorise works. 

Designations have two primary functions: 

To allow the proposed public work to be carried out in accordance with the purpose and conditions of the designation. 

To protect the land from activities that may compromise the proposed public work, by either preventing or hindering the work from taking place. 

For more information about what it means to have a designation on your property you can view or download our landowner guide here.

What will happen to the directly affected properties? 

Because there is no funding for detailed design or construction of this project, Auckland Transport is not wishing to purchase any property at the moment. This means landowners can continue to use their properties as they do now. 

• If you are a landowner within a designation and would like further information about a project, please contact the Auckland Transport Consent Planning Team.
  
  
• If you are a developer and would like further information about a project, please contact the Auckland Transport Strategic Development Programmes Team. 

Can I carry out works on my property if it’s designated? 

If you are planning works in your property, such as residential or commercial development, you may need approval from Auckland Transport before you can undertake the works. Please contact Auckland Transport using the contact details below to discuss any development you would like to do on your property. More information can also be found here. 

When will Auckland Transport purchase the designated area of land? 

Auckland Transport normally only seeks to acquire land when it is actually required for works and this is generally around 2 years prior to construction starting. 

What does the designation mean for business owners and operators and occupiers of properties within the designation? 

A designation can impact business owners and operators and occupiers of properties in a similar way to landowners, depending on how the property is used. Check with the property owner to find out whether you need approval to make any changes to the way you use the property. 

Where can I get support? 

If you are a landowner and feeling anxious about the designation or the project, you can contact us to access free, confidential services. Alternatively, you can access services at one of the following services. 

• Anxiety Helpline – 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY) for people with all forms of anxiety and families and friends. 

• Rural Support – 0800 787 252 for people in rural communities dealing with challenges 

• There are also resources available at https://mentalhealth.org.nz/ 

• Appendix A: A2B & 20Connect ILM
• Appendix B: Long List Assessment
• Appendix C: Short List Assessment
• Appendix D: SWGP Benefits Realisation Plan
• Appendix E: Southwest Gateway Staging Technical Note
• Appendix F: Engagement Summary
• Appendix G: Network Operating Plan & Concept of Operations
• Appendix H: Demand Mangement & Local Access Assessment
• Appendix I: Risk Register
• Appendix J: Cost Estimate with Technical Note
• Appendix K: Economics
• Appendix L: Join Consenting Strategy Report
• Appendix M: Property Aquisition Strategy
• Appendix N1
  • Preliminary Design Philosophy Statement (Part one)
  • Preliminary Design Philosophy Statement (Part two)
• Appendix N2: Design Philosophy Statement
• Appendix O: Design Drawings
• Appendix P: Corridor Strategy
• Appendix Q: Medium Term Strategy (with correct GA Plans 2023)
• Appendix R: Botany Interchange Assessment
• Appendix S: Botany Integration Options Review
• Appendix T: Heavy Rail Options Summary Technical Note
• Appendix U: Transit Oriented Development Land Use Study
• Appendix V: Covid-19 Sensitivity Technical Note