Millennium & Copthorne landlord spat goes to arbitration

Millennium & Copthorne landlord spat goes to arbitration
The 280-room Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands.
Staff reporters
Millennium and Copthorne Hotels will likely head to arbitration with its landlord to sort out the ongoing lease terms at its Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands.Last week, the listed hotelier filed for an interim injunction in the Whangarei high court, describing the legal option as a "last resort" after failing to engage with the Waitangi National Trust Board for renewal of its ground lease for the 240-room hotel.The hotel is located adjacent to the national Waitangi treaty grounds.MCK has managed the hotel for more than two de...