11 Jul 2016
BRIGHT v AUCKLAND COUNCIL [2016] NZHC 1560
- Citation
- [2016] NZHC 1560
- Court
- High Court
The Court held that non‑compliance by the Council with the Public Records Act does not constitute a defence to a ratepayer's statutory obligation to pay rates; the Council's assessments and invoices met the statutory requirements of ss 45 and 46 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002; no valid rates postponement application had been made; accordingly summary judgment was properly entered and the appeal fails.