7 Jun 2016
JONES v AUCKLAND COUNCIL [2016] NZHC 1199
- Citation
- [2016] NZHC 1199
- Court
- High Court
Council legitimately retained the land for an authorised public work (urban renewal) after roading ceased; the 2008 letter did not estop the Council nor declare the land surplus; the Council validly offered the land in 2015 at the 2014 valuation in compliance with s40; the applicant did not validly accept the 2015 offer (failed to sign or seek Land Valuation Tribunal determination within the statutory/extended period) so the successor's s40 right expired and the caveat is not sustainable.