Minister rejects fast-track application for Pegasus Golf Course development

Wednesday 19 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 19 Aug, 6:26pm

In this story Chris Bishop, Sir Richard Hadlee, Wolfbrook

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has declined a request to fast-track a 1000-home development on the former Pegasus Golf Course. The project was proposed by developer Wolfbrook, who purchased the site in May. Local residents have expressed delight following the decision.

How they headlined it

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1. The Post via The PressWed 19 Aug, 6:18pm

   Pegasus Residents’ Group ‘blown away’ after Wolfbrook’s fast-track bid declined (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldWed 19 Aug, 6:26pm

   Chris Bishop declines fast-track referral for 1000-home Pegasus development (opens in new tab)