| Decision | Consent granted Section 12(1)(a) Overseas Investment Act 2005 |
|---|---|
| Decision maker | Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand |
| Decision date | 21 May 2026 |
| Pathway | Primary Consent (Sensitive land) |
| Investment | Acquisition of a long term leasehold interest in approximately 13.24 hectares of sensitive land at Motutere Bay |
| Consideration | Withheld under s9(2)(b)(ii) the Official Information Act 1982 |
| Applicant | Trans Tasman Holiday Parks Limited Australia 100% |
| Vendor | Taupo District Council New Zealand 100% |
| Background | The Applicant is owned by two Australian private individuals. The company has been operating one holiday park in New Zealand, the Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park, and is renegotiating the long term lease with the Taupo District Council. Renegotiation of the long-term lease enables the holiday park to continue operating. Consent was granted as the National Interest test was met. |
| More information | Alan Lear Barrister alan.lear@antitrust.co.nz |