Hamilton City v Electricity Distribution Commission and Others - [1972] NZLR 605

Electricity — Electric power board — Electricity Distribution Commission — Commission initiating proposal for scheme — Administrative act encouraging supply authorities to negotiate — Appointment of conciliator — Commission to "consult" with supply authorities before appointment — Area electricity authorities — Membership of authority — Statutory provisions mandatory — Electricity Distribution Commission Act 1967, ss 15(2)(b), 18(1), 20(3), 28(3).