About

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At Dentons, we advise on all aspects of environmental and resource management law, helping clients navigate New Zealand’s complex and evolving regulatory landscape. As infrastructure demands grow alongside population and climate challenges, we support projects that deliver resilient, sustainable outcomes.

We act for major public and private sector clients including NZ Transport Agency, Wellington Water, Wellington City Council, and Transpower New Zealand. Our work spans business case development, consenting, asset protection, and compliance for critical infrastructure, often in sensitive coastal or urban areas.

Our team is highly experienced in water management and regulation, advising irrigation users, drinking water suppliers, and infrastructure owners with assets crossing waterways.

We guide clients from strategic planning through to hearings, enforcement, and litigation, and regularly advise on policy and legislative reform. Our collaborative, multidisciplinary approach ensures legal risks are managed and opportunities identified.

Whether it’s a major infrastructure project or local development, we provide clear, strategic advice that supports both compliance and project success under the Resource Management Act.

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Environment & Resource Management - New Zealand

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Dentons New Zealand is noted for its legal team's specialist expertise in resource management issues, with particular experience in the coastal marine area and water infrastructure. Its diverse practice provides a strong offering for heritage and conservation projects, advising on Māori legal issues. The law firm frequently assists clients in obtaining consent applications for major infrastructure and construction projects. It also advises a range of public sector organisations, government agencies, district councils and companies from the utilities and construction sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Dentons was engaged by Te Waihanga New Zealand Infrastructure Commission to advise on all aspects of legislative reform around the Resource Management Act, including draft ministerial briefings, draft cabinet papers and the drafting of legislation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Nicky McIndoe
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Nicky McIndoe
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Band 2

Nicky McIndoe is well regarded for her handling of resource management consent and planning authorisation mandates, and noted for her specialist expertise concerning matters with significant heritage issues.

Nicky is simply spectacular. Her ease and confidence demonstrate her acute awareness and expertise in her practice areas.

Nicky is very professional, delivers a high level of service and understands the broader picture.

Christina Sheard
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Christina Sheard
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Band 3

Christina Sheard is a partner in the Auckland office, where she handles resource and planning consents as well as designations for infrastructure projects.

Christina is a sophisticated lawyer who provides a good service for her clients.

Christina is sharp in handling complex work.

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Dentons New Zealand

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Environment & Resource Management

Nicky McIndoe
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Nicky McIndoe
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Band 2
Christina Sheard
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Christina Sheard
3
Band 3

Members

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Ana Coculescu

Ezekiel Hudspith

Liam Bullen