Bona Vacantia (Ownerless) Property

The Treasury's Legal Group advises on requests for the Crown to deal with bona vacantia property.

This is property that is ownerless. Examples of bona vacantia requests include discharging mortgages, extinguishing easements, releasing debentures, surrendering leases, and disclaiming the rights and interests of the Crown in bona vacantia property.

Important to know

The Treasury has standard requirements to be met on a case by case basis before dealing with bona vacantia property. Please contact legal@treasury.govt.nz for further information.