Resource consent and subdivision applications

Your local legal expert in resource management and planning.

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Todd Walker has a distinguished reputation as one of the leading resource management and local government law firms in New Zealand.

The Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) is one of New Zealand’s most significant pieces of legislation, governing the use of all natural resources (land, water, discharges to air and land). Resource management applications relate to activities such as:

  • Resource consent applications for developments, commercial activities, tourism infrastructure, right to take and use water, and/or discharge to land or air

  • Submissions on consent applications

  • Subdivision applications

  • Submissions to District Plans or plan changes

  • Enforcement proceedings

  • Appeals or direct referrals to the Environment Court or higher appeal Courts

  • Judicial Reviews to the High Court

Our specialist team has an extensive depth of expertise and knowledge of the regulatory complexities and appeal processes that come with resource management and local government law.  We are renowned for handling complex projects and our expertise includes commercial and residential subdivision and land use, policy and legislative advice.

We work closely with clients to understand their specific needs and objectives and the environment they operate in to deliver expert and commercially focused advice.

Our process

  • Reach out to our friendly team via our contact form, email enquiries@toddwalker.com or call +64 (3) 441 2743

  • We’ll connect you with the lawyer best suited to your situation, so you’re in the right hands from the start.

  • Your lawyer will be in touch to set up a meeting, either in person or over the phone, whatever works best for you.

  • At this session, your lawyer will guide you through the onboarding process (including our anti-money laundering check) and talk through the next steps so you know exactly what to expect.

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