277Authority may authorise temporary use of land for special

277 Authority may authorise temporary use of land for special circumstances (1) The territory planning authority may authorise the use of land subject to a lease, or a building or other structure on the land, for a purpose other than a purpose authorised by the lease if satisfied— (a) the land, building or other structure is needed urgently for the purpose; and (b) using the land, building or other structure for the purpose will achieve a significant public benefit. (2) The territory planning authority must not authorise a use under subsection (1) for a period longer than is reasonably necessary for the purpose.