New Zealand Fishing Industry Association Inc v Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries - [1988] 1 NZLR 544

Administrative law — Judicial review — Statutory power of decision — Minister recommended to the Governor-General in Council increases in the resource rentals payable by commercial fishermen, which increases were subsequently promulgated by Order in Council — Whether Minister was obliged to consult the fishing industry before increasing the rentals — Whether Minister had predetermined the matter or acted unfairly or unreasonably — Whether Minister had regard to prescribed criteria — Whether the recommendation and Order in Council were invalid — Observations as to the desirability of Minister making an affidavit — Fisheries Act 1983, s 107G.