Senior Associate, Wellington
Rachael Balasingam
Contact
- Wellington office
- DDI +64 4 462 0878
- M +64 27 374 0758
Profile
Rachael specialises in major infrastructure, with expertise in environment and resource management, local government and regulation. She has an interest in promoting collaborative and balanced regulatory processes to improve infrastructure outcomes for New Zealanders.
She has advised public and private sector clients on consenting, policy development and enforcement matters.
Rachael has a diverse background, with experience in large firms, as in-house counsel, and leading regulatory and policy functions for a large electricity distribution business.
- Member of the Resource Management Law Association (RMLA)
Work highlights
Advising NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
on its first fast track experience under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast Track Consenting) Act 2020, and the consenting of three state highway projects
Leading the reset of a price-quality path
for a large electricity distribution business, and their policy and regulatory matters
Acting for the Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau Authority
defending its restoration decisions
Advising and acting for local authorities
navigating consenting requirements and enforcement relating to wastewater and stormwater
Acting for a local authority and private company
defending prosecutions for discharges to water
Assisting and representing New Zealand King Salmon's
application to the Environmental Protection Authority for a private plan change and nine resource consents in the coastal marine area