Environment and climate

Former Russell McVeagh senior associate joins FortyEight Shortland Barristers

Former Russell McVeagh senior associate joins FortyEight Shortland Barristers

Patrick Senior brings over a decade of specialist experience in environment and resource management

Supreme Court refuses leave to appeal in Māori marine and coastal rights case

Supreme Court refuses leave to appeal in Māori marine and coastal rights case

Case involved nationwide recognition of customary marine title 'on behalf of all Māori'

Environment Minister releases proposed national framework for new resource management legislation

Environment Minister releases proposed national framework for new resource management legislation

The framework consolidates existing national direction, bringing together around 20 instruments

Bell Gully practice head transitions to Clifton Chambers

Bell Gully practice head transitions to Clifton Chambers

Simon Watt led the top firm's public sector and climate change groups

Court of Appeal rejects advocacy group’s bid for new evidence against Climate Change Commission

Court of Appeal rejects advocacy group’s bid for new evidence against Climate Change Commission

The Lawyers for Climate Action NZ challenged the Commission's advice on climate policy and action

Conservation minister unveils overhaul of outdated Wildlife Act to improve biodiversity

Conservation minister unveils overhaul of outdated Wildlife Act to improve biodiversity

New species legislation is urgently needed to address the nation’s biodiversity crisis