[2019] NZEnvC 034 Remarkables Park Limited v Queenstown Airport Corporation Limited [pdf, 392 KB]
...proceeding, is not dispositive of whether the taking is fair, sound and reasonably necessary under s 24(7)(d) PWA. That is because the issues to be considered under s 24(7)(d) PWA are different from s 171 (1)(c) RMA. Whereas the RMA is concerned about environmental effects, the PWA is directed at "private property rights and the effects of taking private land".'° More particularly, the principle of "fairness" under s 24(7) PWA imports different consideratio...