| Decision | Consent granted Section 12(1)(a) Overseas Investment Act 2005 |
|---|---|
| Decision maker | Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand |
| Decision date | 6 May 2026 |
| Pathway | Sensitive land – Farm land benefit test |
| Investment | Acquisition of a freehold interest in approximately 76.5 hectares of land located at 257 Waiau West Road, Spotswood, Hurunui (Land) |
| Consideration | Withheld under section 9(2)(b)(ii) of the Official Information Act 1982 |
| Applicant | Clarenshelf Forty-Three Limited United Kingdom 100% |
| Vendors | GJ & B P Thiele Partnership New Zealand 100% |
| Background | The Applicant is a New Zealand registered company, ultimately owned by overseas persons from the United Kingdom. The land adjoins a dairy farm the Applicant already owns. It plans to operate the land as part of the dairy farm and will invest in pivot irrigators and other dairy infrastructure. The purchase is expected to benefit New Zealand by creating additional investment, increasing the productivity of the land and increasing export receipts. Consent was granted as the Applicant has met the investor test criterion and the investment is likely to benefit New Zealand. |
| More information | Oliver Roberts Duncan Cotterill (Christchurch) PO Box 5 Christchurch 8140 |