Spiers and Others v Piako County - [1969] NZLR 69

Statutes — Operation — Amendment — Presumption against interference with existing rights — Continuance of proceedings under legislation amended subsequent to the commencement of the proceedings — Whether amendment affected rights of the parties to the proceedings — Whether certiorari available to quash — Town and Country Planning Act 1953, ss. 21-28, 30, 30A — Town and Country Planning Regulations 1960 (S.R. 1960/109) Amendment No. 2 (S.R. 1967/9) — Acts Interpretation Act 1924, s. 20 (g)

Town and country planning — Proceedings commenced under existing legislation — Legislation amended during course of proceedings — Presumption against interference with existing rights — Rights of parties to proceedings not affected by amendment — Certiorari not available to quash proceedings — Town and Country Planning Act 1953, ss. 21-28, 30, 30A — Town and Country Planning Regulations 1960 (S.R. 1960/109) Amendment No. 2 (S.R. 1967/9) — Acts Interpretation Act 1924, s. 20 (g).