4 March 2013
The Board of Inquiry released its Draft Report and Decision(external link) on the NZ Transport Agency application for the project.

12 April 2013
The Board of Inquiry released its Final Report and Decision(external link) on the NZ Transport Agency application for the project. 

10 July 2013
The High Court heard two appeals against the Board of Inquiry’s decision. 

19 August 2013
The High Court dismissed the appeals on all grounds.

30th August 2013
The Supreme Court received an application for leave to appeal against the decision of the High Court.

14th November 2013
The Supreme Court dismissed the application for leave to appeal.