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Tree removal and trimming can involve a range of legal issues, including Council planning rules and protected trees, neighbour disputes, property and ownership rights. This article outlines some of the key considerations before […]

Josephine joined The Environmental Lawyers in September 2026

Auckland Council has re-notified Plan Change 120 (“PC120”) with significant amendments to the version originally notified in November 2025.

The amended version reflects the Government’s revised housing capacity target and reduces the extent of […]

The Select Committee reported back on the RMA reform bills, the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill, on 20 July 2026. The Committee recommended that the Bills be passed with amendments.

The Bills will […]

RMA replacement bills – Select Committee report to be released on 20 July 2026

The Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill – the replacements to the Resource Management Act 1991 – are still progressing […]

Anna joined The Environmental Lawyers in June 2026

Auckland Council (“Council”) has issued an update to submitters on Plan Change 120 (“PC120”), following recent Government amendments to the Resource Management (Auckland Housing) Amendment Act earlier this year. The legislative changes reduce […]

Our team recently took part in a community environmental initiative, spending the day to help restore our coastlines and mangroves.

Our team recently took part in a community environmental initiative, spending the day to help restore our coastlines and mangroves.

Auckland Council’s Policy and Planning Committee has voted to withdraw Plan Change 78 (PC78, to the extent it has not already become operative) and proceed with a replacement plan change (RPC) […]

The Environmental Lawyers has successfully obtained a declaration from the Environment Court regarding the definition of workers’ accommodation

Now well into the second half of the year, we continue to see many changes in the Resource Management space. This website update provides a brief explanation of some recent developments.

A broader review of the PWA is underway within the House beyond just critical infrastructure.

As the New Year rolls past, we continue to see significant changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) being introduced.

The Environmental Lawyers advised the applicants on the rezoning of approximately 27 hectares of land at Pukekohe.

As the New Year rolls past, we continue to see significant changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) being introduced.

The Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill 2024 has been introduced! What does this mean?

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.