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Environment & Resource Management

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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

2
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 New Zealand advised the NZ Transport Agency on the NZD1.25 billion construction and development of the Transmission Gully Project and related resource management issues.

Strengths

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Dentons has a way of conveying complex matters simply, in a way that is easily digestible.

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Dentons overseas links are really helpful in advising on current trends in the market.

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Notable Practitioners

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Nicky McIndoe
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Nicky McIndoe
2
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 has an in-depth appreciation of legislative reform. This places her in a unique position to provide input into reform and help navigate competing interests in regional planning matters.

Nicky is extremely personable, cares about her clients and provides excellent advice.

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Christina Sheard
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Christina Sheard
3
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 solid and valued legal adviser. She works hard to understand clients' needs and present innovative solutions.

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

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Ana Coculescu

Ezekiel Hudspith

Liam Bullen