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Northlake argues $42k RMA fine at Appeal Court

Case raises fundamental issues on developer liability, says barrister.

Tim Hunter Thu, 14 Oct 2021

An appeal against a fine of $42,500 for discharges of silt into the Clutha River from a Wanaka subdivision has been heard at the Court of Appeal this week.

Property developer Northlake Investments, part of Chris Meehan-controlled Winton Group, was fined by the District Court in June 2019 after a

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Tim Hunter Thu, 14 Oct 2021
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