Independent Advisory Panel
The Independent Advisory Panel (IAP) provides independent advice to Ministers about Provincial Growth Fund investment proposals. They meet about once a month.
About the panel
Panel members have skills in commercial, industry, public policy, and sector-specific knowledge where relevant. They give feedback on applications for large sector projects, lend their commercial expertise to help assess business cases, and offer advice on the overall investment portfolio.
The panel members are:
- Rodger Finlay (chair)
- Dr Charlotte Severne
- Dr David Wilson
- John Rae
- John Sproat
- Neville Harris
- Rosie Mercer
- Sarah Brown
Media release: Inaugural meeting of Independent Advisory Panel, 13 February 2018
About these documents
We're committed to sharing information about funding applications and our decision-making processes. We also need to be able to protect applicants' interests, and our own ability to negotiate, so some of these documents have been redacted.
13 March 2018
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Briefing: Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Alpine Aerial Tram proposal - Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 13 March
A briefing for members of the Independent Advisory Panel on the Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Alpine Aerial Tram proposal.
Pdf, 1.9 MB
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Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Investment Memorandum for Whakapapa 'Alpine Aerial Tram': Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 13 March
A briefing on an Investment Memorandum for Whakapapa Alpine Aerial Tram
Pdf, 679 KB
10 April 2018
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Agenda: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 10 April
Agenda for the Independent Advisory Panel meeting held on 10 April 2018.
Pdf, 720 KB
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Investment statement update: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 10 April
Discusses the scope and content of an investment statement for the Provincial Growth Fund, for discussion by the Panel.
Pdf, 555 KB
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Cover sheet, Ruapehu Alpine Lifts update: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 10 April
Outlines the contents and purpose of the Ruapehu Alpine Lifts update memo discussed at the Independent Advisory Panel meeting of 10 April 2018
Pdf, 492 KB
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Ruapehu Alpine Lifts update: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 10 April
Advises the Independent Advisory Panel on the progress of the Ruapehu Alpine Lifts proposal.
Pdf, 707 KB
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Cover sheet, Head of PDU update: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 10 April
Describes the content and purpose of the Head of PDU update.
Pdf, 494 KB
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Memo - update from the head of the Provincial Development Unit: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 10 April
An update from the head of the Provincial Development Unit to the members of the Independent Advisory Panel, including an update on announced and future projects.
Pdf, 765 KB
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Appendix II - Provincial Growth Fund investments in Taranaki: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 10 April
An appendix to the Head of PDU's reportt, listing the names and amounts of a number of investments in Taranaki as of April 2018.
Pdf, 493 KB
8 May 2018
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Agenda: Independent Advisory Panel, 8 May
Agenda for the meeting of the Independent Advisory Panel, held on Tuesday, 8 May 2018.
Pdf, 732 KB
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Discussion: Independent Advisory Panel's views on investment statement - 8 May
Independent Advisory Panel's recommendations on aspects of the investment statement.
Pdf, 172 KB
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Briefing: North Auckland rail line upgrade - Independent Advisory Panel, 8 May
Briefing to ministers regarding the application for the business case development for North Auckland rail line upgrade.
Pdf, 872 KB
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Update on the investment statement for the Provincial Growth Fund: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 8 May
Memo to update the Independent Advisory Panel on the investment statement for the Provincial Growth Fund.
Pdf, 518 KB
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Briefing: Paihia, Russell and Opua Wharves upgrade application - Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 8 May
Briefing to ministers regarding business cases for Paihia, Russell and Opua Wharves upgrade application.
Pdf, 557 KB
18 June 2018
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Agenda: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 18 June
Agenda for the Independent Advisory Panel meeting held on 18 June 2018.
Pdf, 737 KB
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Provincial Growth Fund announcements: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 18 June
A table with details of all Provincial Growth Fund announcements as at 1 June 2018
Pdf, 966 KB
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Better elevation data infrastructure: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 18 June
Background and context for the LINZ 3D elevation data proposal, and recommendations.
Pdf, 1.2 MB
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Memo - update from the head of the PDU: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 18 June
An update from the head of the Provincial Development Unit to the members of the Independent Advisory Panel, including an update on announced and future projects.
Pdf, 1.1 MB
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Cook's Landing Restoration Project application cover sheet: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 18 June
Background and context for the Cook's Landing/Puhi Kai Iti site restoration proposal, and recommendations.
Pdf, 1 MB
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Rotorua Big Moves and Dunedin Waterfront projects: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 18 June
Background and context for the Rotorua Big Moves and feasibility assessment for Dunedin Waterfront projects, and recommendations.
Pdf, 1.4 MB
16 July 2018
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Agenda: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 16 July
Agenda for the Independent Advisory Panel meeting held on 16 July 2018.
Pdf, 1.1 MB
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Cover sheet - Mt Titirangi Puhi Kai Iti Connection Project: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 16 July
Background, context, and recommendations on the Mt Titirangi Puhi Kai Iti project upgrade proposal, for the IAP to consider.
Pdf, 1.9 MB
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Cover sheet - Gisborne Airport Terminal Redevelopment Project: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 16 July
Background, context, and recommendations on the Gisborne Airport Terminal upgrade proposal, for the IAP to consider.
Pdf, 1.6 MB
15 August 2018
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Agenda: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 15 August
Agenda for the Independent Advisory Panel meeting in August 2018.
Pdf, 1.5 MB
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Whakarewarewa Forest: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 15 August
Outline and recommendations for an application for Provincial Growth Fund investment in the Whakarewarewa Forest Park Development project.
Pdf, 1.5 MB
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Cover sheet, Napier to Wairoa variation for storm damage: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 15 August
Outline and recommendations for a project to repair recent storm damage on the Napier to Wairoa rail line.
Pdf, 1.2 MB
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Putauaki Industrial Land Development: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 15 August
Information on a proposal to develop industrial land in Putuaki, develop a container terminal in Kawerau, and road development in the area.
Pdf, 2.8 MB
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Rotorua lakefront: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 15 August
Outline and recommendations for an application for Provincial Growth Fund investment in the Rotorua lakefront development project.
Pdf, 1.4 MB
17 September 2018
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Agenda: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 17 September
Agenda for the Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 17 September 2018
Pdf, 1023 KB
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Cover sheet, Opuke Thermal Pools: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 17 September
Outline and recommendations for a proposal on a project to develop, build and operate a thermal pool and spa attraction in Methven
Pdf, 2.7 MB
16 October 2018
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Agenda: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 16 October
Meeting agenda for the Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 16 October 2018
Pdf, 1.7 MB
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Cover sheet, KiwiRail Palmerston North: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 16 October
The cover sheet for a proposal to acquire land near Palmerston North
Pdf, 1.5 MB
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Cover sheet: Punakaiki Hot Pools: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 16 October
Cover sheet for the Punakaiki Hot Pools and Spa proposal.
Pdf, 2 MB
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Minutes: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 16 October
Minutes of the Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 16 October 2018
Pdf, 1 MB
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Cover sheet, Oceania Marine 560T travel lift: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 16 October
Describes a proposal to do civil works at the South Shipyard Whangarei and purchase of a 560T travel lift for refitting and servicing watercraft.
Pdf, 995 KB
14 November 2018
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Agenda: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 14 November
Agenda for the Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 14 November 2018
Pdf, 196 KB
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Cover sheet Clutha Gold Independent Advisory Panel meeting 14 November
Pdf, 704 KB
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Minutes: Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 14 November
Minutes for the Independent Advisory Panel meeting, 14 November 2018
Pdf, 605 KB