15 Nov 2021
THE NEW ZEALAND DEMOCRATIC PARTY FOR SOCIAL CREDIT INC v THE MINISTER FOR LAND INFORMATION [2021] NZCA 599
- Citation
- [2021] NZCA 599
- Court
- Court of Appeal
Processing plants that receive raw milk transported from farms and carry out industrial processing beyond the farm gate are not "farm land" used exclusively or principally for agricultural purposes under s6(1) of the Overseas Investment Act 2005; the OIO followed adequate, tiered assessment processes, relied on statutory declarations and certificates, and complied with the Ministerial Directive in a lawful manner; accordingly the OIO's consent was lawful and the appellant's challenge lacked merit, justifying costs against the appellant.