Environment and climate

Simpson Grierson confirms contribution to watershed Beachlands South private plan change

Simpson Grierson confirms contribution to watershed Beachlands South private plan change

This is the first private plan change to consider the impact of GHG emissions from a development

Dame Patsy Reddy appointed chair of Climate Change Commission

Dame Patsy Reddy appointed chair of Climate Change Commission

She served as the 21st governor-general from 2016 to 2021

Environment Court judge Brian Dwyer to lead Te Awamutu Waste-to-Energy inquiry

Environment Court judge Brian Dwyer to lead Te Awamutu Waste-to-Energy inquiry

The board of inquiry will assess the project under the Resource Management Act

Wynn Williams promotes Tim McGuigan to partner

Wynn Williams promotes Tim McGuigan to partner

He is a litigator focusing on environmental compliance, regulatory and prosecution work

Global agreement on carbon markets finalised at COP29

Global agreement on carbon markets finalised at COP29

Singapore and New Zealand co-chaired the negotiations on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement

Supreme Court orders reassessment of East West Link project approval over environmental concerns

Supreme Court orders reassessment of East West Link project approval over environmental concerns

There were legal errors in assessing the project's impacts on local flora and bird species