Land Involved in Public Works

LINZ administers the Public Works Act 1981. The Act gives the Crown the power to acquire land for public works and to pay compensation. Negotiations with the landowner are undertaken by a LINZ accredited supplier. You can read more about the review of the Public Works Act.

Landowner's rights when the Crown requires your land for a public work

LINZ produces this booklet to inform landowners of their rights in the negotiations to acquire land for a public work. It also explains the role of accredited suppliers in those negotiations. more...