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Chris Bishop Rejects Fast-Track for Pegasus Golf Redevelopment

8/19/2026

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On 19 August 2026, New Zealand Minister for Infrastructure Chris Bishop declined to refer Wolfbrook Residential’s Pegasus Golf Course redevelopment to the Fast-track system.
Wolfbrook bought the 77.66-hectare former Pegasus Golf Course in May 2026, planning 1,000 homes on the North Canterbury site north of Christchurch.
The decision lets Wolfbrook submit a new fast-track application, which will be treated as a fresh request and subject to fees.

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On 19 August 2026, New Zealand Minister for Infrastructure Chris Bishop declined to refer Wolfbrook Residential’s Pegasus Golf Course redevelopment to the Fast-track system.
Wolfbrook bought the 77.66-hectare former Pegasus Golf Course in May 2026, planning 1,000 homes on the North Canterbury site north of Christchurch.
The decision lets Wolfbrook submit a new fast-track application, which will be treated as a fresh request and subject to fees.