There's frustrations over yet another delay to a possible extension of the Port of Tauranga wharves. 

The Stella Passage development fast-track application has been halted, days before an expert panel was due to begin discussions. 

A High Court judge has directed it must not be considered, pending further orders from the court.

Tauranga Business Association CEO Matt Cowley says this is down to the application missing a few words. 

Cowley explained the judge therefore ruled it didn't fit the scope, adding it's amazing a sand dune has impacted millions coming into the economy. 

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There's frustrations over yet another delay to a possible extension of the Port of Tauranga wharves.&nbsp;
The Stella Passage development fast-track application has been halted, days before an expert panel was due to begin discussions.&nbsp;
A High Court judge has directed it must not be considered, pending further orders from the court.
Tauranga Business Association CEO Matt Cowley says this is down to the application missing a few words.&nbsp;
Cowley explained the judge therefore ruled it didn't fit the scope, adding it's amazing a sand dune has impacted millions coming into the economy.&nbsp;
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Matt Cowley: Tauranga Business Association CEO on the Port of Tauranga project being halted

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