Minister for Land Information v Seaton - [2012] 2 NZLR 636

Public works — Compulsory acquisition of land — Road widening — Easements required for relocation of electricity towers — Easements to be transferred to owners of towers — Easements indirectly required for government work — Whether indirect requirement sufficient — Whether Minister acted for improper purpose — Public Works Act 1981, ss 2, 16 and 23.