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 fieldwork 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.