Esther specialises in environmental and resource management law, acting for a range of public and private sector clients including local authorities, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, charitable organisations and large commercial companies.
Esther has particular experience in the three waters sector, having advised on a number of wastewater infrastructure projects, regional freshwater plan appeals, and a commercial water bottling resource consent application. She also acts for clients on largescale infrastructure and roading projects with a particular focus on resilience and climate change adaptation objectives.
In addition to representing clients on resource consenting and planning matters, Esther also has experience in animal welfare law, and represented the New Zealand Animal Law Association (NZALA) and Save Animals From Exploitation (SAFE) pro bono in two High Court judicial review proceedings relating to the use of pig farrowing crates, and to rodeo practices in New Zealand.
