News & Updates
Rezoning approved for Otara residential development
Approval of Plan Change 90 to the AUP allows rezoning of land from business to residential.
Thu Nov. 28th 2024
Consent granted for Peachgrove Development
A fast-track panel has approved consent to construct a mixed-use development in Hamilton East.
Thu Oct. 31st 2024
Fast-track consent for solar farm near Marton
Simon Berry chaired an Expert Consenting Panel which granted consents for a solar energy project near Marton.
Tue Oct. 1st 2024
Consent for digital billboard in Petone despite opposition
Berry Simons celebrates a significant victory with the approval of the first digital billboard on The Esplanade in Petone.
Fri Sept. 20th 2024
Withdrawal of QLDC Inclusionary Housing Variation
Opposition by the property development community sees the proposed Inclusionary Housing Variation withdrawn.
Fri Aug. 30th 2024
Consent Determination for Grafton Downs
Grafton Downs and Phoenix Property obtain resource consent to develop a supermarket at the northern end of Paerata Rise.
Fri June 7th 2024
Major development contributions objection upheld
A Development Contributions Commissioner upheld Fletcher Residential's objection to Auckland Council's assessment of DCs.
Wed April 17th 2024
Largest yet solar farm approved by expert panel
Sue Simons chaired an Expert Panel which granted consents for the project in the North Waikato region.
Fri Feb. 9th 2024
Consent granted for Stage 1 of Drury East Precinct
An expert consenting panel under the fast-track consenting has granted consent for Fulton Hogan to develop a site in Drury, South Auckland.
Wed Nov. 15th 2023
Significant promotions at Berry Simons
The partners are pleased to announce the promotion of Craig Malone to Special Counsel and Steph Macdonald to Associate.
Fri Nov. 10th 2023
Berry Simons celebrates another digital billboard victory
Berry Simons' Digital Billboard Team has another victory over Waka Kotahi - this time in Rotorua.
Fri Oct. 20th 2023
Sue Simons co-presents "Public Works Intensive" webinar
Sue Simons and Matthew Casey KC presented a webinar, hosted by the Auckland District Law Society, in August 2023.
Fri Aug. 11th 2023