| Decision | Consent granted Section 12(1)(a) Overseas Investment Act 2005 |
|---|---|
| Decision maker | Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand |
| Decision date | 04 June 2026 |
| Pathway | Sensitive land – Primary consent |
| Investment | Acquisition of a freehold interest in [withheld under section 9(2)(b)(ii) of the Official Information Act 1982] |
| Consideration | Withheld under section 9(2)(b)(ii) of the Official Information Act 1982 |
| Applicant | Oceana Gold (New Zealand) Limited United States 65% Canada 15% United Kingdom 12% Various 8% |
| Vendor | Withheld under section 9(2)(b)(ii) of the Official Information Act 1982 |
| Background | The Applicant is ultimately owned by OceanaGold Corporation. It is New Zealand’s largest gold producer, and is engaged in the discovery, extraction, and processing of gold ore. The land [Withheld under section 9(2)(b)(ii) of the Official Information Act 1982] is, and will continue to be, used as part of an existing open pit and underground gold mine. Consent was granted as the national interest test was met. |
| More information | Tara Wylie Simpson Grierson PO Box 2402 Wellington |