News & Updates

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Berry Simons continues sponsorship of EDS Conference dinner


Tue March 28th 2023

Berry Simons represents EDS in Rakaia River WCO proceedings

The declaration proceedings will determine ECan's role in monitoring and requiring compliance with the RWCO.


Tue March 21st 2023

Simon Berry joins discussion on the Natural and Built Environment Bill

Simon Berry joined two other panellists at the Legalwise Environmental Law and Climate Change Summit.


Fri March 17th 2023

Consent granted for new digital billboards despite Waka Kotahi opposition

Both applicants' traffic safety evidence was preferred over Waka Kotahi's opposition which was based on intuition and misapplication of data.


Thu March 2nd 2023

Consent granted for demolition and replacement of dilapidated dairy in special character area

Council officers opposed the application, citing concerns about potential adverse effect on the special character values of the area.


Tue Jan. 31st 2023

Fast-track consent granted for Queenstown central development

Consent for the first stage of the billion-dollar Lakeview Te Taumata development has been granted by expert consenting panel.


Thu Dec. 22nd 2022

Berry Simons closes the book on eight years of litigation with Cable Bay

It has been a long journey however our clients can finally enjoy the amenity they were always entitled to, says Sue Simons.


Fri Dec. 9th 2022

Settlement negotiated for Plan Change 49 appeals

Sue Simons has successfully negotiated a settlement for the three appeals lodged against Plan Change 49 to the AUP.


Wed Nov. 9th 2022

New Zealand's largest solar farm approved by expert consenting panel

A panel of experts chaired by Simon Berry has given the go-ahead for a major new renewables development in the Waikato.


Fri Sept. 23rd 2022

MADE Group gets green lights for major residential development in Rotokauri

The urban development group moves closer to building its large-scale new community north of Hamilton.


Wed Aug. 3rd 2022

Cambel Holdings obtain non-notified consent for billboard

Consent is obtained for Cambel Holdings to relocate a static billboard adjacent to Victoria Park in Auckland.


Mon July 25th 2022

An innovative culture: Reflections 10 years on

On the tenth anniversary of Berry Simons commencing operations, the founders reflect on the firm's unique practice model - and the doubters who said it wouldn't work.


Mon May 30th 2022

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