OTAIHANGA.COM
Some residents may have received a High Court notice by courier regarding the Mansell family’s application (CIV-2025-485-728).
The application seeks to legally cancel or remove certain easements from property titles, which for many; includes historic drainage easements.
To ensure all decisions are informed rather than based on guesswork, pooled legal representation is being organised. This is the most cost-effective way to obtain professional advice without each household paying thousands individually.
1. Collect Info: Complete the quick private form below to register your interest in participating in the legal review and, if you wish, contribute to the pooled legal costs.
If you prefer not to use Google Forms or need assistance, please contact us and we’ll help you complete it. Email [email protected]
2. Expert Review: If community appetite is large enough, a specialist property lawyer could be engaged by this cohort to review the Mansells’ application and the relevant property titles.
This review will also explore whether the 15-working-day court deadline can be extended to allow residents sufficient time to consider the matter.
3. Community Meeting (Zoom): Once the case review is complete, a group Zoom call will be held. The lawyer will provide professional advice to all participants simultaneously.
4. Determine the Next Steps: Following that meeting, sufficient information will be available to decide the next course of action—whether that is a full group opposition, a smaller group proceeding, or a decision not to progress if the advice suggests the change is of no concern.
Initial quotes for this legal work have come in between $10,000 – $12,500 plus GST.
Based on a group of 50 residents, this would require a contribution of approximately $287.50 per household (including GST).
The more residents who partake, the lower the individual cost will be - so spread the word, urgently. For full transparency, a dedicated bank account will also be established to manage these funds.
Even if your property is not directly affected by this application, you are welcome to contribute to help support the collective legal review and protect the interests of the wider Otaihanga community.
Please Note:
Privacy: This is a private form. Details provided will only be shared with the appointed lawyers and the minimal Otaihanga.com webmaster needed to manage the form.
Exclusivity: Access to the legal advice and the Zoom meeting is limited to those contributing to this pooled resource.
Transparency: Complete visibility regarding all expenditures will be provided to contributors.
Please click the link below to provide details and confirm a willingness to contribute. This allows for a true reflection of available funds so the legal review can begin immediately.
Please complete the form by Tuesday 3rd Feb to allow the lawyers enough time. There is a strict 15-working-day court deadline, so prompt action is encouraged. here is the link to the form.
If you have friends or neighbours concerned, please forward them a link to this page. The more onboard, the lower the fees.
Disclaimer: Information on this website is not business, tax or legal advice. You should take specific advice from qualified professionals before taking any action.
OTAIHANGA.COM
Got Something To Share or Need Help? Click Here to Contact Us
Disclaimer: All information, photos and development data is found in the public domain and/or via the consents process at the Kapiti District Council. Views and opinions expressed are those of some Otaihanga residents.
© Copyright Otaihanga.com 2024 - 2026. All Rights Reserved.