Travis Holdings Ltd v Christchurch City Council - [1993] 3 NZLR 32

Administrative law — Judicial review — Statutory power of decision — Whether "any person" in definition of "statutory power of decision" to be read as "any other person" - Judicature Amendment Act 1972, ss 3 and 4 - Local Government Act 1974, s 230.

Administrative law — Natural justice — Predetermination — Fettering discretion by contract or otherwise — Whether applicant must show actual predetermination or fettering or just appearance of same.

Administrative law — Natural justice — Reasonableness — Opportunity to address city council and its committees — Adequate disclosure by council — Whether fiduciary duties owed by council to ratepayers or applicant — Irrelevant considerations — Legitimate expectations when council land being disposed of — Local Government Act 1974, s 230.

Local Government — Powers — Sale of land — Procedure — Requirement to give public notice — Local Government Act 1974, s 230.