The members of Cavell Leitch’s specialist Resource Management team are well known, with established reputations and proven track records.
Aidan Prebble now leads our RMA practice together with a dedicated Resource Management solicitor Andrew Schulte. Aidan is recognised as one of New Zealands leading resource management lawyers.
Reflecting our firm’s large and diverse client base, our Resource Management team has conducted a significant variety of projects including:
Representing a large primary producer in successful proceedings for zone change to allow for the future uninterrupted operation of its business. The particular client had experienced much opposition to its business due to the discharges it produces and it was important to provide certainty to its future operations to the maximum extent possible.
Representing a developer in proceedings to demolish a heritage listed building to allow for the construction of a multi-storey office block. The proceedings were opposed not only by other developers for commercial advantage but also heritage interest groups. The proposed development carried significant commercial risk for our client and its viability was dependant upon consents being obtained within strict time limits.
Successfully representing a client wishing to construct a structure in a coastal marine area.
Successfully advising a developer in relation to development and community infrastructure contributions payable upon the construction of an office complex resulting in a reduction in levied contributions by hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Successfully representing applicant clients in numerous hearings before Councils to obtain opposed resource consents for building projects.
One of our objector clients in a recent case, Robin Reeves, General Manager of the Westland District Council (in his personal capacity as an objector neighbour to the development), said this:
“In 30 years I have not seen any submissions that were presented as well as these. The research was in-depth and accurate, the documents were clear, organised and persuasive and the presentation was flawless. At all times we, the clients, were kept fully informed and invited to contribute as much as possible. I would not hesitate to recommend the RMA team at Cavell Leitch to anyone who seeks the best possible chance of succeeding in their application or objection.”
Our Resource Management team has the skills and experience needed to handle any resource management matter.
We invite you to contact them to discuss your needs further.
