After five years of legal wrangling a Dubai-based Emirates airline pilot has got the final go-ahead to buy and redevelop Waiheke Island's only airfield.
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Greer's protracted legal battle with the now defunct Auckland Regional Council cost his company more than $200,000.
The regional council refused soil and water permits, and appealed against land consents granted by the former Auckland City Council. In February 2010 the Environment Court granted permission to develop the resort, and the regional council was ordered to pay almost $100,000 in costs to the company.
However, that payment was slashed by $48,000 after an appeal to the High Court.
Waiheke residents also opposed the development when it was first mooted in 2007. Greer could not be reached for comment.
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Greer's protracted legal battle with the now defunct Auckland Regional Council cost his company more than $200,000.
The regional council refused soil and water permits, and appealed against land consents granted by the former Auckland City Council. In February 2010 the Environment Court granted permission to develop the resort, and the regional council was ordered to pay almost $100,000 in costs to the company.
However, that payment was slashed by $48,000 after an appeal to the High Court.
Waiheke residents also opposed the development when it was first mooted in 2007. Greer could not be reached for comment.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/6219...ld-grows-wings