Month: August 2015

  • So what are NZTA’s option now?

    The recent High Court decision (NZTA v Architectural Centre Inc & Ors) appears to have put an end to the flyover in the short term … but what are NZTA’s options now for the Basin Reserve? 1. Seek leave to the Supreme Court to appeal the High Court decision Following the High Court decision (21…

  • Peter Dunne on NZTA & the flyover decision

    From Wednesday 26th August 2015 in Parliament: “Mr Speaker, like many residents of Wellington, I was delighted last Friday when the High Court ruled that the appeal by NZTA against the flyover around the Basin Reserve was to be rejected.  And I want to say to the New Zealand Transport Authority, right now, that this…

  • High Court win: NZTA v Architectural Centre Inc & Ors

    Friday’s High Court decision has dismissed the NZTA appeal.  Congratulations to everyone involved.  Our thanks especially go to our fabulous lawyer Philip Milne. The decision can be found here: NZTA v Architectural Centre Inc & Ors. A summary of the decision can be found at: http://architecture.org.nz/basin/high-court-decision-summary/

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