Resource Management of Professional Services Directory of the Resource Management Law Association of New Zealand Inc

DirectoryResource Management of Professional Services Directory of the Resource Management Law Association of New Zealand Inc. 2011

www.rmla.org.nz Contents Acoustic Consultants 4 Independent Hearings Commissioners 29 Marshall Day Acoustics Hon Peter Salmon QC Styles Group Melean Absolum Limited O’Connor Planning Consultants Barristers 6 Simon Berry Landscape Architects 29 Chris Glasson Landscape Architects Barristers and Solicitors 6 Dr Michael Steven Anderson Lloyd Mansergh Graham Landscape Architects Bell Gully Brookfields Lawyers Landscape Architects / Planners 31 Cavell Leitch Law Campbell Brown Planning Limited Chapman Tripp LA4 Landscape Architects Cooney Lees Morgan RA Skidmore Urban Design Limited DLA Phillips Fox Vivian & Espie Limited Gallaway Cook Allan Goodman Tavendale Reid Law Planners 32 Hazelton Law Brown & Company Planning Group Holland Beckett Cheal Consultants Limited Kensington Swan Harrison Grierson Consultants Lane Neave Hill Young Cooper LePine & Co MWH New Zealand Limited Minter Ellison Rudd Watts O’Connor Planning Consultants NorthSouth Environmental Law Strategic Resources Preston Russell Law Town Planning Group Limited Reeves Middleton Young Russell McVeagh Social & Community Assessment Consultants Sharp Tudhope Lawyers 35 Simpson Grierson Taylor Baines & Associates Tompkins Wake Lawyers Wynn Williams Lawyers Traffic Engineers 36 Abley Transportation Consultants Consultants 23 Traffic Design Group Limited Beca Golder Associates (NZ) Limited Octa Associates Limited Precision Planning Economists 26 NERA Economic Consulting Environmental Consultants 27 Bioresearches Limited Boffa Miskell Limited

2 Resource Management Directory of Professional Services Introduction The Resource Management Law Association of New RMLA and is available to Association members at a cost Zealand Inc. is a national multi-disciplinary organisation of $36 per year in addition to the annual membership with over 1200 members, providing information, subscription. The aim of the new journal is to provide services, seminars and other opportunities for members a vehicle for in-depth analysis of resource management who are involved in private practice, industry and all issues relevant to the New Zealand scene. levels of government. The Resource Management Directory of Professional Membership of the RMLA is relevant to lawyers, Services will enable members to promote their businesses planners, environmental scientists and managers, effectively in an annual Directory of Professional Services engineers and architects, valuers and surveyors, business currently on offer from our members. All professional people, government and local authority officers, and disciplines will be covered including: acoustic anyone else with an interest in the area. consultants, environmental engineers, independent The object of the Association is to promote within hearing commissioners, landscape architects, lawyers, New Zealand an understanding of resource management planners, urban designers, and more. Announcements law and its implementation and multi-disciplinary from local authorities and government departments framework; excellence in resource management policy advising contact details for key staff are also welcomed. and practice; resource management processes which are The Directory is published in A4 format in November/ legally sound, effective and efficient and which produce December each year and circulated to members with the high quality environmental outcomes. November RMJ issue. For pre-press specifications and The Association holds regular seminars on items costs, please see the inside back cover of this Directory. of topical interest, an annual conference, and other If you are active in any area of resource management events on a regular basis around the country. Most you should belong to the RMLA. Annual subscription is of these seminars and other events are organised by only $155.00 (student membership rate $77.00) from 1 Regional Committees which have been established in October to 30 September in each year. Auckland, Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, Wellington, Nelson/Marlborough, For further information, contact the Canterbury, Queenstown/Central Otago and Otago/ Association’s Executive Officer, Southland. Karol Helmink, phone (09) 626-6068 Resource Management Journal, the Association’s email: [email protected] journal, is published three times a year and circulated to all Association members. It provides up to date information on resource management issues, and is designed to keep our members advised of current law and practice on all aspects of resource management matters. It provides members with a public forum for their views, as articles are written largely by Association members who are experts in their particular field. Resource Management Journal offers advertisers the opportunity to raise their profile in the resource management industry. Our bi-monthly Resource Management Newsletter is electronically forwarded to members and contains such information as President’s notes, Members’ news, Association news, forthcoming events, etc. Resource Management Theory & Practice is published annually by

www.rmla.org.nz 3 Category Acoustic Consultants Acoustic ENVIRONMENTAL I ARCHITECTURAL I ACOUSTICS

Marshall Day Acoustics is New Zealand’s leading acoustical consultancy

Our services include..... • Assessment of environmental noise and vibration effects for inclusion in Notices of Requirement and consent applications. • Presentation of Expert evidence. • Monitoring and measurement of noise and vibration. • Detailed computer noise modelling (SoundPLAN, INM, Minerva). • Industrial noise assessment and mitigation. • Development of government policy framework. • Formulation of noise rules for local government.

AUCKLAND I CHRISTCHURCH I WELLINGTON I NEW PLYMOUTH

Auckland Wellington New Plymouth Christchurch PO Box 5811 PO Box 25442 PO Box 8334 PO Box 4071 Auckland 1141 Wellington 6146 New Plymouth 4342 Christchurch 8140 Tel: +64 9 379 7822 Tel: +64 4 472 1493 Tel: +64 6 769 5639 Tel: +64 3 365 8455 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.marshallday.co.nz

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Solicitors Barristers and FOR BIG PICTURE THINKING

The ever-changing landscape of environmental law means nothing less than CONTACT: complete focus is required. That’s what we provide – the attention to the small details AMANDA DEWAR: DDI 03 364 6451 that make such a big difference. With expertise in all areas of resource management, EMAIL [email protected] local government and environmental law our team delivers consummate determination and skill for individuals, companies and local authorities. DAVID CALDWELL: DDI 03 364 6454 EMAIL [email protected]

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: JIM CASTIGLIONE: DDI 03 409 0320 • Resource consent applications EMAIL [email protected] • District Plan reviews, variations and private plan change requests • Designation / Notice of Requirement issues LANE NEAVE LAWYERS • Strategic planning, environmental audits and due diligence CHRISTCHURCH:

• Irrigation and water take / use TELEPHONE +64 3 379 3720 • Infrastructure projects FACSIMILE +64 3 379 8370 • Climate change and carbon trading QUEENSTOWN: • Alternative dispute resolution TELEPHONE +64 3 409 0321 • Local Government law FACSIMILE +64 3 409 0322

• Department of Conservation concession applications

• Representation at local authorities and all court levels MULTIPLE AWARD WINNING LAW FIRM

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6 Resource Management Directory of Professional Services Hazelton LAW

FOR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION CONTACT:

Andrew Hazelton direct dial 04 472 7596 [email protected]

Rachel Conner direct dial 04 472 7576 [email protected]

Grace Holgate direct dial 04 472 7574 [email protected]

www.hazelton.co.nz

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Expertise. Barristers and Right here in Tauranga. For over 70 years we’ve played a key role in the Bay’s success. Our specialist environmental and resource management team provides advice on all aspects of the Resource Management Act. So if you’re looking for sound legal advice, call us. We’d be pleased to help.

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Chapman Tripp’s specialist resource management team offers unique geographic coverage, depth and extensive expertise in the Resource Management Act and other environmental legislation. Solicitors

Hugely experienced in commercial projects, land use planning, Barristers and infrastructure development, and water and discharge consenting; the team also advises on the reform of environmental legislation, and local, regional and national planning documents. Team members appear regularly in local regulatory and court proceedings at all levels, including in relation to proposals of national significance lodged with the Environmental Protection Authority.

For more information, please contact:

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PAULA BROSNAHAN – PARTNER* T: +64 9 357 9253 E: [email protected] *From 1 December 2011 – subject to Law Society approval. www.chapmantripp.com

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TOGETHER Solicitors Barristers and At DLA Phillips Fox we pride ourselves on collaborating with clients and their business advisors.

The legal environment for planning projects is For more information please contact: increasingly complex. More than just legal advice is Peter Fuller, Partner needed to navigate the regulatory requirements and Tel +64 9 300 3816 balance development with environmental concerns. [email protected]

Our team delivers clear, pragmatic and constructive Stephen Quinn, Partner advice and takes a structured risk-management Tel +64 4 474 3217 approach. We will work with you to understand your [email protected] objectives and add value to achieve success in your Craig Stevens, Partner projects. Tel +64 4 474 3202 Because if it matters to you, it matters to us. [email protected]

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DLA Phillips Fox is a member of the DLA Piper Group, an alliance of independent legal practices.

www.rmla.org.nz 13 Local knowledge counts. We know the environment and the people. We work every Phil Page, Partner day with the local government and consulting LLB LLM DDI 03 474 9744 community in the lower half of the South [email protected] Island. Doing business in the South is about relationships and a canny use of resources, including yours!

We provide a wide range of resource Jan Caunter, Consultant management services, including: resource LLB(Hons) BA DDI 03 443 0258 consent applications, development and financial [email protected] contributions, plan changes, judicial review, prosecution and enforcement and hearing

representation.

Our experience includes:

Chris Thomsen, Associate LLB BA • Subdivision and land development DDI 03 474 9742 [email protected] • Infrastructure projects including

Solicitors quarrying and minerals Category Barristers and • Power generation

Bridget Irving, Solicitor • Solid waste disposal and waste water LLB BSc treatment DDI 03 474 6721 [email protected] • Water supply projects and irrigation

• Dairy conversions and effluent management

• Contaminated sites

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Kensington Swan’s Environment and Planning team has a wide range of experience and expertise in all areas of resource management law. We work in a strategic manner with clients to achieve the best possible outcome for your projects.

Our specialist team is working with clients on issues including:

• Resource consent applications and designations • Coastal and river management • National, regional, district plans and policies • Enforcement and prosecutions • Environmental due diligence • Environmental dispute resolution

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18 Resource Management Directory of Professional Services Pick the right team – pick Russell McVeagh

Russell McVeagh has New Zealand’s longest established and most experienced environmental and resource management practice. The team has tremendous depth and a wide range of experience in all areas of resource management, environmental and local government law. Right across New Zealand.

Contact any of the following partners: Solicitors Barristers and

Derek Nolan Bal Matheson James Gardner-Hopkins 09 367 8274 09 367 8228 04 819 7870 AUCKLAND AUCKLAND WELLINGTON

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AUCKLAND: Level 27, Lumley Centre, 88 Shortland Street. T +64 9 358 2222 WELLINGTON: Level 24, HSBC Tower, 195 Lambton Quay. T +64 4 499 4599 CHRISTCHURCH: Level 1, 28 Hereford Street. T +64 3 365 9914 www.simpsongrierson.com

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Lachlan Muldowney Partner - Team Leader Specialises in resource management/ environmental litigation & local government advisory work.

Bridget Parham Associate

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Partner Principal Barristers and Specialises in resource management & Specialises in resource management environmental regulatory compliance. & designation/consent applications.

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Over 500 professionals globally James Mellsop Director and Leader of 50 years of experience NERA’s New Zealand offices

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Consultants Environmental

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Consultants Environmental

Boffa Miskell is a leading environmental design and planning consultancy with integrated expertise in urban design, landscape architecture, ecology, cultural advisory, GIS services, development planning and resource management. Boffa Miskell’s consultants have extensive experience in scoping, preparing and presenting applications under the RMA at all levels from councils to the Courts, as well as managing complex applications and plan changes.

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32 Resource Management Directory of Professional Services Harrison Grierson is one of Australasia’s leading advisory and design organisations offering strategic advice and providing professional services in engineering, surveying, planning, urban design and landscape architecture. Harrison Grierson’s planning and resource management expertise covers the full range of skills needed for turning your clients’ visions into reality.

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RMLA membership

The RMLA was formed in 1992 to provide a forum for all professionals and others interested in resource management and the environment.

The objectives of the RMLA are to promote within New Zealand: • An understanding of resource management law and its implementation in a multi- disciplinary framework; • Excellence in resource management policy and practice; • Resource management practices which are legally sound, effective, and efficient and which produce high quality environmental outcomes.

RMLA membership forms may be downloaded from the RMLA website at www.rmla.org.nz.

Subscriptions are valid until 1 October and cost $155 ($77 for fulltime students) (GST inclusive). Subscriptions for members joining after 1 April are reduced to $77 ($38 for fulltime students).

Please make cheques payable to the Resource Management Law Association of New Zealand Inc. Any enquiries to Karol Helmink, email: [email protected].

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