| Decision | Consent granted Section 12(1)(a) Overseas Investment Act 2005 |
|---|---|
| Decision maker | Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand |
| Decision date | 01 September 2026 |
| Pathway | Sensitive land - Primary Consent |
| Investment | Acquisition of a 30-year leasehold interest in approximately 6.5013 hectares of sensitive land at 723 Tarawera Road, Rotorua. |
| Consideration | Withheld under s9(2)(b)(ii) |
| Applicant | Rotorua Blue Lake (NZ) Limited Australia (100%) |
| Vendor | Murray Hira Holdings Limited New Zealand 100% |
| Background | The Applicant is ultimately owned by AZZ Pty Limited, an Australian company which owns and operates holiday parks in New Zealand and Australia. The Applicant is acquiring the business of the Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park, and will continue the operation of the holiday park under the Hampshire Holiday Parks New Zealand brand. Consent was granted as the national interest test was met. |
| More information | Catherine Reid Catherine Reid, Barrister catherine@catherinereid.co.nz |