'Slumsville' developer's properties bulldozed at ratepayers' expenseStuff.co.nz The unconsented Ormiston Rd building part-owned by 'slumsville' Auckland developer Augustine Lau is demolished. A number of buildings on the Flat Bush property are being bulldozed this week after Auckland Council obtained a court order against property owner Augustine Lau and his associates. One of developer Augustine Lau's illegal houses is demolished. DAVID WHITE / FAIRFAX NZ Buildings owned by Auckland developer Augustine Lau are being demolished by Auckland Council at ratepayer expense. Steve Pearce, manager compliance, resource consents at Auckland Council confirmed ratepayers would be paying for the demolition work, which started on Friday and would continue into Wednesday.

Source: Stuff August 02, 2017 00:05 UTC