| Decision | Consent granted Section 12(1)(a) Overseas Investment Act 2005 |
|---|---|
| Decision maker | The Minister for Land Information and the Associate Minister of Finance |
| Decision date | 12 March 2024 |
| Pathway(s) | Sensitive land - Farm land benefit test |
| Investment | Acquisition of a leasehold interest in approximately 38 hectares of land at Withheld under s.9(2)(b)(ii) of the Official Information Act 1982 (Marton) |
| Consideration | Withheld under s.9(2)(b)(ii) of the Official Information Act 1982 |
| Applicant | Aquila Capital Holding GmbH Far North Solar Farm Limited |
| Vendor | Withheld under s.9(2)(b)(ii) of the Official Information Act 1982 New Zealand 100% |
| Background | The Applicants are a joint venture whose business is the construction, development, and operation of several solar photovoltaic farms in New Zealand. The Applicants are acquiring the land to develop a solar farm with an anticipated installed capacity of 41 MWp, which is enough to power approximately 7,261 homes a year, by 2026. The main benefits to New Zealand are capital expenditure on the solar farm, creation of jobs, better energy security, and alignment with government policy. Consent was granted as the Applicants have met the investor test criterion and the investment is likely to benefit New Zealand. |
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