Applicant
Steven Allen Carter and Suzanne Johnstone Carter
Case number(s)
201320079
Decision date
Type
Decision
DecisionConsent granted
Section 12(a) Overseas Investment Act 2005
Decision date13 May 2014
InvestmentAn overseas investment in sensitive land, being the Applicant's acquisition of a half share in a freehold interest in 9.2160 hectares of land at 36 Godfrey Road, Marlborough.
Consideration$550,000
ApplicantSteven Allen Carter and Suzanne Johnstone Carter
United States of America (100%)
VendorAshmore Vineyards Limited
Sutherland (Ivan Carl and Margaret Anne), New Zealand (100.0%)
Background

The Carters intend to contribute capital to the development of a vineyard by Ashmore Vineyards Limited, by purchasing a half share in the vineyard land.

The overseas investment transaction has satisfied the criteria in section 16 of the Overseas Investment Act 2005. The 'substantial and identifiable benefit to New Zealand' criteria were satisfied by particular reference to the following factors:

Overseas Investment Act 2005
17(2)(a)(i) – Jobs
17(2)(a)(iii) – Increased export receipts

Overseas Investment Regulations 2005
28(a) – Consequential benefits
28(e) – Previous investments

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