# Hunua quarry expansion gains fast-track approval

> The approval allows the Auckland quarry to access additional aggregate resources.

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- Published: 2026-10-21T00:44:01+00:00
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- Event / data period: 2026-10-15
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New Zealand announced on 15 October that Winstone Aggregates had received fast-track approval to expand Hunua Quarry. The project deepens the Symonds Hill Pit to access additional greywacke.

The stated peak processed-aggregate capacity is up to 5.4 million tonnes annually, not actual production. Approval includes conditions covering truck traffic and environmental effects.

## Data

### Hunua quarry expansion gains fast-track approval

Methodology: Values are transcribed from the official release. The table unit and row description define the scope; no currency conversion or forecast is calculated.

| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Upper limit of annual processed aggregate capacity | 5.4 |

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## Sources

- [New Zealand Government](<https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/hunua-quarry-development-fast-tracked>) (Source checked: 2026-10-21; Published: 2026-10-15)

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