Challis v Destination Marlborough Trust Board Inc - [2003] 2 NZLR 107

Judicial review — Legitimate expectation — Estoppel — Board formed by council terminated contract to operate visitor information centre — Whether legitimate expectation of further contract — Whether estoppel available in public law.

Administrative law — Improper purpose — Board formed by council terminated contract to operate visitor information centre — Whether improper purpose — Local Government Act 1974, ss 247D, 247E and 593(1).

Tort — Misfeasance in public office — Council board inviting tenders for operation of visitor information centre — Trustee of board outlining late tender by friend to board — Trustee not participating in decision as to tender — All tenders rejected — Whether misfeasance in public office.