An initial hui with DOC and Te Uri o Hau (iwi) to finalise permits was undertaken in September 2021.

Iwi were engaged during all surveys and salvages, taking part in the field work during the preliminary kauri snails/pupurangi (Paryphanta spp.) and lizard salvages in January 2022. Field teams were made up of Boffa Miskell staff, Atlas Quarry staff and iwi members.

Boffa Miskell's scope of work included

• Successful preparation and implementation of Department of Conservation Wildlife Permits for lizards and kauri snails as part of stage vegetation clearance;
• Implementing fauna survey, salvage and release requirements for kiwi, bats, native lizards and kauri snails in accordance with resource consent conditions;
• Preparing a resource consent application and assessment of environmental effects for renewal of quarrying operations on site.
• Successful pest management programme designed and implemented to protect species released within the offset mitigation site in accordance with resource consent conditions. Pest management operational plan developed, contractor training, project management and reporting.
• Specialist pest management advice and use of cutting-edge new pest management technology for greater efficiencies and outcomes.