CREEDNZ Inc v Governor-General - [1981] 1 NZLR 172

Administrative law — Judicial review — Natural justice — Bias by predetermination — Plaintiffs challenged validity of Order in Council applying "fast track" procedure of National Development Act 1979 to smelter project — Whether property owners affected were entitled to a "hearing" before the Executive Council decided to advise the Governor-General to make the Order in Council — Whether decision of Executive Council invalid by reason of bias by predetermination or because relevant considerations were not taken into account.