Bailey v Christchurch City Council - [2013] 3 NZLR 679

Local government — Powers — Whether decision making process complied with statute — Whether Council erred when it decided not to consult with owner — Whether decision to proceed without first obtaining consent of owners unreasonable — Whether significance of matters affected considered proportionally — Whether statutory objection process flawed for predetermination — Whether relief should be granted — Local Government Act 2002, ss 76, 77, 78, 79 and 181 and sch 12.