News & Updates
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
Simon Berry chairs Environmental Law & Policy Conference 2022
A packed programme highlighted the massive workload looming for the Government and Resource Management community.
Wed May 25th 2022