We have been a trusted legal partner to local government since long before the Resource Management Act existed. Today, we act for councils across Aotearoa on Local Government Act processes, including Long Term and Annual Plans, governance, decision-making, LGOIMA requests, and more. We help clients navigate complex legal issues, including those arising from climate change, natural disasters, and iwi/Māori resource management matters such as applications under the Marine and Coastal (Takutai Moana) Area Act.

Building new infrastructure is never simple. We support local authorities to build public assets – roads, bridges, water and wastewater networks – guiding them through planning, consent, designation, financing, commercial contracts, project management, health and safety, and more. Drawing on our deep knowledge of the Resource Management Act, Public Works Act, and new water services legislation, we help councils move projects forward confidently in a complex legal environment. We also regularly advise on infrastructure funding, including development contributions and financial contributions.