Environment & Planning

We thoroughly understand how New Zealand’s environment and planning legislation is implemented nationally and at local authority level. We have overseen its practical application to individuals and industry alike.

Our lawyers are experienced in managing cases at local council, Environment Court and High Court / Court of Appeal levels as well as alternative dispute resolution processes. 

In all cases, we offer an efficient and cost-effective approach that remains focussed on your desired outcomes.

Without limitation, we are experts in the provision of advice and representation in relation to:

• Regional and district planning issues.
• Preparing resource consent applications and making submissions.
• Making submissions on district and regional plans.
• Designations.
• Notification issues.
• Land and coastal development.
• Advising natural resource users.
• Parliamentary lobbying and submissions on bills before parliament.
• Local government and public law issues.
• Legal opinions on all aspects of environmental and local government law.
• Disputes and litigation at all court levels.