To establish a wedding venue and visitor accommodation in the General Rural Zone that does not meet transport, sign and noise requirements.

RC265143 - Waipuna Investments (2020) Limited

This is a retrospective application for land use consent to establish a wedding venue and visitor accommodation in the General Rural Zone that does not meet transport, sign and noise requirements.

Commissioner's Minute 4

The Commissioner issued a minute on 7th September 2026 in relation to actions required post hearing.

Commissioner's Minute #4

Hearing

The hearing was held on Tuesday 1st September 2026 at Lincoln Events Centre in the Baylis Room which commenced at 9:00am

Summary statements provided at the Hearing

Applicant:

Summary Statement – Sarah Smith

Summary Statement Addendum – Sarah Smith

Legal Submissions for Waipuna Estate

Summary Statement – Gary Walton

Summary Statement – John Lieswyn

Site Plan - John Lieswyn

Council:

Summary Statement – Nick Fuller

Summary Statement – Jeremy Trevathan

Summary Statement – Tim Hegarty

Commissioner's Minute 3

The Commissioner issued a minute on 28th August 2026 in relation to procedural matters relating to the hearing scheduled for Tuesday 1st September 2026.

Commissioner's Minute #3

Commissioner's Minute 2

The Commissioner issued a minute on 26th August 2026 in relation to keeping the hearing date as scheduled for Tuesday 1st September 2026.

Commissioner's Minute #2

Commissioner's Minute 1

The Commissioner issued a minute on 21 August 2026 regarding the proposed hearing date. Responses are to be provided to rc.hearings@selwyn.govt.nz no later than 12.00pm (noon) on Tuesday 25th August 2026.

Commissioner's Minute #1

Hearing

Planning Hearing is to be held in the Baylis Room, Lincoln Events Centre at 15 Meijer Drive, Lincoln on Tuesday 1st September 2026 and may run through to Wednesday 2nd September 2026 commencing at 9:00am

Applicants evidence

Evidence of Sarah Smith on behalf of Waipuna Investments (2020) Limited
Noise evidence of Gary Walton
Traffic evidence of John Lieswyn
Planning evidence of Pia Jackson

Planners s42a Report and expert evidence

RC265143 - s42A Report

Appendix 1 - Updated Technical Reviews

Appendix 2 - s95 Report and Decision

Appendix 3 - Abatement Notice

Appendix 4 - Environment Court Decision regarding Abatement Notice

Appendix 5 - Submissions

Appendix 6 - RC246073 Decision and Planning Report

Submissions received

Owner and Occupier - 65 Gerkins Road
Owner and Occupier - 51 Gerkins Road 
Supplementary evidence to submission for 51 Gerkins Road
Owner and Occupier - 83 & 219 Gerkins Road 
Supplementary evidence to submission for 83 & 219 Gerkins Road

Limited Notification

This application was limited notified on 01/07/2026 and the submissions period is scheduled to close on 30/07/2026 at 5.00pm

Application Documents

Appendix E - Traffic Assessment
Appendix F - Draft Conditions
Appendix G - Topographical Plan

S.95 Decision

Form 12 - Limited Notification

Affected Parties Notified

Request for Further Information

S.92 RFI Request
RFI Response 

Other Reports and Documents

Council Tech Reports
Updated ITA

Information on how you can make a submission to a Limited Notified consent

Submissions may be made in writing to the Selwyn District Council by the closing date for such submissions.

All submissions must be dated and signed by the person making the submission, and must contain the following information:

  1. Full name, postal address, telephone number and email (as well as fax number if applicable).
  2. Details of the application in respect of which submission is being made (this is to include the location and application number).
  3. Whether the application is supported or opposed should be clearly indicated.
  4. Your submission should include the reasons you support or oppose the application.
  5. The decision you believe the Consent Authority should make.
  6. Whether you wish to be heard in support of your submission at any hearing which may be convened to determine the matter.

A copy of your submission must be served as soon as is reasonably practicable on the applicant.

Submission Forms

You can download a submission form 13 and post or deliver to one of our service centres or make an online submission or email your submission to submissions@selwyn.govt.nz

Further information on the resource consent process is available from the Ministry for the Environment.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact the Duty Planner, Ph 0800 SELWYN or email contactus@selwyn.govt.nz