Resource Management

We proactively and efficiently assist our clients achieve their objectives under the variety of legislation and planning documents that relate to resource management and local government law in New Zealand.

We act for, advise, and represent clients with a wide range of business, personal, and professional interests in respect of innovative and complex projects and developments. To secure the best outcomes for our clients, we work closely with planners, architects, urban designers, landscape architects, surveyors, ecologists, engineers, and other experts in their fields. (Depending on the circumstances, we or our client may require other experts.)

We offer practical and pragmatic advice on a wide range of issues associated with resource consenting (subdivision and land use), plan changes, development contributions, compulsory acquisitions, and environmental compliance.

Our specialist experience includes working with clients on:

• resource management and local government issues in the purchase of land and buildings for residential, commercial, and development purposes
• resource and building consent processes with district and regional councils
• district and regional planning documents including private plan changes
• council, Environment Court, and other appeal courts
• court-assisted mediation
• development-related issues such as development contributions, monitoring and compliance, and environmental prosecutions; and
• local government matters such as bylaws and liquor licensing.

We strive to provide a valuable contribution to our client’s projects. In addition, we keep our clients updated by hosting presentations at our popular in-house lunchtime seminar series.