RMA Calendar 2025
To help calculate the ‘working days’ for mandatory timeframes under the RMA, we have compiled the a calendar which we hope you find helpful for 2025.
Rotokauri Greenway and Minor Arterial Road
The Environmental Lawyers advised the applicant on obtaining a range of resource consents needed to construct a 4.7-kilometre stormwater management corridor.
Rezoning Future Urban Land for Kohe Development, Pukekohe
The project has involved two plan changes, rezoning future urban land to mixed housing urban and from mixed housing urban to neighbourhood centre.
Securing a New On-licence for the Brownzy
The Environmental Lawyers acted for the Brownzy in securing a new on-licence when it relocated. This involved a full day hearing with over 20 in opposition.
Chelsea Rise Limited Consent Application and Council Hearing
Heather has just joined the TEL team from another resource management team specialising in public and private sector projects.
Welcome to the team, Heather!
Heather has just joined the TEL team from another resource management team specialising in public and private sector projects.
Introducing Alannah, our new Summer Clerk
We have a new summer clerk joining us, who has also been working with us part time since July 2024.
Another fast track consent approved!
Fast track resource consent granted to Sweet New Zealand Co., Limited to build a large housing development in Birkenhead.
Update on key resource management reforms
As we move into September 2024, we continue to see significant changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) being introduced.
Promotion for a member of our team!
This is a much-deserved recognition of Jeannine’s great work and it’s our first opportunity as a firm to promote an employee at The Environmental Lawyers.
RMA Updates – July 2024
The first half of 2024 saw many changes in the Resource Management sphere, and it does not seem like there is any intention of slowing down.
Major Wins: Resource Consents
The team at TEL are grateful to have worked with great clients and project teams to achieve these successful consenting outcomes.
New member of the team: Don Turley
Don has over 40 years experience in environmental planning law and dispute resolution including 15 years as a partner of a major New Zealand law firm.
RMA Calendar 2024
To help calculate the ‘working days’ for mandatory timeframes under the RMA, we have compiled the a calendar which we hope you find helpful for 2024.
Some 2023 Resource Consent success stories!
TEL is grateful to have worked alongside both Roberta and Civix to achieve a successful consenting outcome without the need for a hearing.
How do we address the harvest residue problem of ‘permanent’ forests in Aotearoa?
Given current regulations fail to adequately manage harvest residue, there is therefore the need for prompt regulatory intervention.
The Port Otago decision and other updates
The Supreme Court decision in Port Otago Limited v Environmental Defence Society; The Transitional NPF; and recent updates to Plan Change 78.
Consenting Selo / Nola Estate – an Integrated Residential Development
Selo / Nola Estate is an Integrated Residential Development (IRD), small commercial centre and subdivision at Nola Estate in Glen Eden, West Auckland.
Brickfields / Limeburners Bay Consented Under the Covid-19 Fast Track Legislation
Brickfields / Limeburners Bay was a project consented under the Covid-19 Fast Track legislation. It involves redeveloping 7.5ha of land and over 400 houses.
Proposed National Policy Statement for Natural Hazard Decision-Making (“NPS-NHD”)
It is the first stage of a work programme to improve natural hazard risk management under the RMA, especially in the wake of recent extreme weather events.
Natural and Built Environment Act and Spatial Planning Act now in force
The transition from RMA to NBEA will be a long and winding one – so please contact us for advice in making that journey, as you require.
RMA Reform: Environment Committee reports back
The Select Committee Report on the Natural and Built Environment (NBE) Bill and Spatial Planning Bill was released on 27 June 2023.
One year of TEL!
TEL celebrates its one year anniversary! We want to thank all those who have helped us to have an extremely successful first year.
TEL’s fast-track consenting streak
Instructed to file four proposals with MfE for fast tracking since the beginning of 2023, we are happy to share that we have achieved a 100% success rate!