[2020] NZEnvC 146 River Terrace Developments Ltd v Central Otago District Council [pdf, 566 KB]
...Goldsmith submits that the appeal could not be said to have been withdrawn 'late' given the timing of key steps in the proceeding. The notice of appeal was lodged on 24 February 2020. The s274 period ended on 16 March 2020. The withdrawal was filed on 27 May 2020. [5] Further, Mr Goldsmith says that briefing witnesses and preparing for conferencing involves detailed consideration of the issues at stake. That ultimately led to a reconsideration of the appellant's positio...