New Zealand court rules on fence that blocked a couple's $1.5 million view

Updated January 22 2016 - 11:23am, first published 11:06am
Peter Aitchison and the bare wooden fence that completely blocks the view of the Maida Vale Rd property's lower level. Photo: Maarten Holl
Peter Aitchison and the bare wooden fence that completely blocks the view of the Maida Vale Rd property's lower level. Photo: Maarten Holl
The view before the fence was erected. Photo: Maarten Holl
The view before the fence was erected. Photo: Maarten Holl
The fence was constructed as a children's fort, which was found to have been a contrivance to get around the rules. Photo: Maarten Holl
The fence was constructed as a children's fort, which was found to have been a contrivance to get around the rules. Photo: Maarten Holl
Peter Aitchison looks at what was once his unobstructed harbour view.  Photo: Maarten Holl
Peter Aitchison looks at what was once his unobstructed harbour view. Photo: Maarten Holl
Another view of the 'fort', alongside the Aitchisons' home. Photo: Maarten Holl
Another view of the 'fort', alongside the Aitchisons' home. Photo: Maarten Holl

A view-blocking fence which wiped out the panoramic harbour vista from a Wellington apartment must go.

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