Decision Summary - Craggy Range Vineyards Limited

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Decision Consent granted
Section 12(a) Overseas Investment Act 2005
Decision date 21 July 2009
Investment An overseas investment in sensitive land, being the Applicant's acquisition of a leasehold interest in 36.0284 hectares of land at Locharburn, Cromwell - Luggate Highway, Otago.
Consideration $570,000
Applicant Craggy Range Vineyards Limited
Australia (95.0%), New Zealand (5.0%)
Vendor Otago Crown Wines Limited
United States of America (100.0%)
Background The Applicant wishes to take a lease of the vineyard at Locharburn, Otago, on the terrace land above the Cromwell - Luggate Highway. The property has 25.5 hectares of developed vineyard, which will provide the Applicant with a secure supply of high quality grapes. These grapes will be used to make 'ultra premium' wine to be marketed under the Applicant's two global wine brands.

The overseas investment transaction has satisfied the criteria in section 16 of the Overseas Investment Act 2005. The 'substantial and identifiable benefit to New Zealand' criteria were satisfied by particular reference to the following factors:
  • Overseas Investment Act 2005
    • 17(2)(a)(i) – Creation/Retention of jobs
    • 17(2)(a)(ii) – New technology or business skills
    • 17(2)(a)(iii) – Increased export receipts
    • 17(2)(a)(iv) – Added market competition/productivity
More information John Brown
Brown Partners
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PO Box 1496
Shortland Street
Auckland 1140

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