Pre-hearing meetings
Greater Wellington may arrange a pre-hearing meeting so that submitters and the applicant can talk about and clarify issues in the application. These meetings are held soon after submissions close, usually in the evening at a place close to the area affected, to make it easier for everyone to attend.
The issues raised in submissions can sometimes be resolved at a pre-hearing meeting, avoiding the need for a formal hearing. If agreement looks likely, submitters and the applicant are asked whetherthey want to negotiate consent conditions. Greater Wellington suggests possible consent conditions, and if everyone agrees to them submitters may be asked to withdraw their wish to be heard (not their submission) so that the consent application does not need to go to a hearing. Any conditions agreed to must be approved by Greater Wellington before they are attached to the consent (if it is granted).
To read more about pre-hearing meetings download our Pre-hearing and hearing meetings brochure.