Aztek Ltd v Attorney-General - [2020] 3 NZLR 698

Public works — Disposal to former owner — Owner removed from Companies Register — Intended roading works — Land no longer required — Exemption from offer back — Impracticable — Reasonable inquiries — Removal from Companies Register — Reinstatement — Discretion to deny relief — Public Works Act 1981 ss 40(1) and 40(2).

Statutory interpretation — Statutory purpose — Statutory text — impracticable — Public Works Act 1981 ss 40(1) and 40(2).