who has stepped in to end controversial plans to develop shelly bay in wellington?

The controversial plans to develop Shelly Bay in Wellington were effectively ended when the land was bought by filmmaker Sir Peter Jackson and his partner Dame Fran Walsh. They stepped in to cancel the $500 million development project, which had faced years of protests, litigation, and opposition from local iwi and community groups. Jackson and Walsh stated they intend to restore the natural beauty of the bay and use the land for arts and recreation rather than housing development. The original developer, Ian Cassels of The Wellington Company, announced the cancellation and expressed support for Jackson and Walsh's new plans. Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau confirmed the council was informed of the sale only recently and will engage with the new owners about the future of the land. The decision was welcomed by many in the community and iwi groups who had opposed the development