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
2024-12-09T10:51:54+13:00The 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
2024-11-27T13:57:18+13:00The 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
2024-11-27T13:42:28+13:00The 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
2024-11-27T13:33:33+13:00Heather has just joined the TEL team from another resource management team specialising in public and private sector projects.
Helen Andrews
2024-11-13T16:12:52+13:00Helen has more than 20 years’ experience in all aspects of Environmental and Resource Management Law.
Andrew Braggins
2024-11-13T16:12:52+13:00Andrew is an Environmental and Resource Management Specialist with over 20 years’ experience.
Jeannine Cheong
2024-11-13T16:12:52+13:00Jeannine completed a Master of Laws specialising in Environmental Law at the University of Auckland in August 2023.
Heather Philip
2024-11-13T16:12:52+13:00Heather has experience in a wide range of environmental and resource management matters.
Welcome to the team, Heather!
2024-11-27T12:19:43+13:00Heather has just joined the TEL team from another resource management team specialising in public and private sector projects.
Alannah Thomas
2025-01-23T14:30:24+13:00Alannah studies at the University of Auckland, completing a conjoint degree of an LLB (Honours) and a Bachelor of Commerce.
Stephanie Burns
2024-11-27T14:03:50+13:00Stephanie Burns, Office Manager at The Environmental Lawyers.
Introducing Alannah, our new Summer Clerk
2025-01-23T14:28:00+13:00We have a new summer clerk joining us, who has also been working with us part time since July 2024.
Another fast track consent approved!
2024-11-27T12:18:12+13:00Fast track resource consent granted to Sweet New Zealand Co., Limited to build a large housing development in Birkenhead.
Update on key resource management reforms
2024-11-27T12:18:36+13:00As 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!
2024-11-27T12:18:48+13:00This 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
2024-11-27T12:18:57+13:00The 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
2024-11-27T12:19:03+13:00The team at TEL are grateful to have worked with great clients and project teams to achieve these successful consenting outcomes.