Photo: Otakaro LtdThe search is on for beneficiaries of Matilda Amelia Gunnell who still owns a small piece of land in central Christchurch earmarked for the multi-use arena, even though she died more than 90 year ago. Land Information New Zealand is acquiring the land required for the city’s anchor projects and has almost all the sites needed for the $470 million arena. A tiny strip of land - a half share of five sq m - at 240 Hereford St, which belongs to Mrs Gunnell. Multiple attempts have been made to find beneficiaries of Mrs Gunnell, including enlisting the help of experts, The Property Group, and a genealogist. Without any beneficiaries or sucessors, this is the only way to acquire this strip of land.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 18, 2020 21:56 UTC