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Applicant
Withheld under s9(2)(a) of the Official Information Act
Case number(s)
202400640
Decision date
Type
Decision
DecisionConsent granted
Section 12(1)(b) Overseas Investment Act 2005
Decision MakerToitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand
Decision date29 October 2024
PathwaySensitive land – Special forestry test (one off)
InvestmentThe transfer of shares. Withheld under s9(2)(a) of the Official Information Act.
ApplicantWithheld under s9(2)(a) of the Official Information Act
United States of America 100%
TransferorWithheld under s9(2)(a) of the Official Information Act
United States of America 100%
Background

The Transferor is an individual that intends to transfer to their children, being the Applicant, shares in an entity that owns forestry properties in New Zealand.

The use of the land for commercial forestry purposes will not change as a result of the investment.

Consent was granted as the Applicant has met the investor test criterion and the special forestry test criteria.

More informationPavanie Edirisuriya
DLA Piper New Zealand