The Environmental Lawyers

Another fast track consent approved! https://lnkd.in/gjVcyZZG

There have been further updates on the RMA, including: 1. Phase Two of Amendments to the RMA 2. Progress on the One-Stop Shop Fast Track Bill 3. Electrifying New Zealand – Next Steps 4. Resource Management (Extended Duration of Coastal Permits for Marine Farms) Amendment Bill Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/e7x7RKXu

The first half of the year saw many changes in the Resource Management sphere, and it does not seem like there is any intention of slowing down. See our latest post for a brief overview of some of these recent developments. https://lnkd.in/gnykJruK

Sorry we haven’t had a chance to provide a website update recently! We have been busy working away on a number of projects, including four fast-track consent applications – two of which have now been granted. Read our latest post below for some of recent wins: https://lnkd.in/gnU8NU3e

The Environmental Lawyers are hiring! Check out our Seek ad for an Associate/Senior Associate!

In case you missed it, here is our article on how the harvest residue problem of 'permanent' forests can be addressed in Aotearoa - this was written in the aftermath of the extreme weather events of 2023 which caused severe damage in many regions. https://lnkd.in/g_rS9ri6

TEL is back for the new year! In our latest update, we write about some 2023 successes. https://lnkd.in/gQsdZggR

In our latest article in The Property Lawyer, we discuss the Port Otago decision, the transitional NPF and PC78. Check out our website to read the article! https://lnkd.in/gCZU-mUX

A draft NPS for Natural Hazard Decision-Making is open for public consultation - It is the first stage of a work programme to improve natural hazard risk management under the RMA. Read more on our website. https://lnkd.in/gw5KKFyA