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Matthew specialises in resource management, environmental, local government and Māori law.

Matthew advises on all aspects of Māori law, resource management and other regulatory issues, with particular expertise in matters under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), Local Government Acts, and Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011.

Matthew has appeared and presented in the District Court, Environment Court, High Court and Court of Appeal.

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Market recognition

Member of the Resource Management Law Association
Work highlights

Work highlights

Acting for a post-settlement governance entity

in High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court proceedings relating to applications for protected customary rights and customary marine title under the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011

Advising Greater Wellington Regional Council

on its replacement Regional Plan and Coastal Policy Statement

Acting for local authorities

on civil litigation matters, including judicial review and tortious claims

Acting for local authorities

in relation to resource management enforcement and prosecutions

Acting for a post-settlement governance entity

in relation to identification and protection of sites of significance in the relevant District Plan

Acting for energy companies

on submissions on the Proposed New Plymouth District Plan review and subsequent appeals

Experience

Experience

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