An American billionaire's plans for a world-class luxury lodge and chalets with sunrise views of Cape Kidnappers are being put to the test.
Tuesday, October 5th 2004, 8:56AM
by The Landlord
The Environment Court at Hastings began hearing evidence yesterday over three appeals lodged against the multimillion-dollar coastal resort plans by Julian Robertson.
The 72-year-old developer wants to build a small lodge and 24 guest chalets on his 2000-hectare Cape Kidnappers Station land, about 4 kilometres from the golf course he has already built. The land is above Black Reef Point with a gannet bird colony about 20 metres below.
The project was granted resource consent by Hastings District Council in December.
