Are you up to date with the practical implications of recent legislative changes, emerging procedural issues, and what they mean for your subdivision matters?  Explore the realities of the current Resource Management Act framework and the expected impact of the new RMA. Gain practical strategies to navigate emerging risks in due diligence and development agreements – critical areas where gaps in process can quickly turn your client’s subdivision matters into financial and legal headaches. Stay ahead of regulatory shifts and ensure your next project proceeds smoothly, from planning approvals to completion.

Presenters

Kate Storer, Special Counsel, MinterEllisonRuddWatts
Kate is an environmental and resource management lawyer with more than 10 years’ experience advising public and private sector clients on all areas of resource management law. Most recently, Kate was a partner at a specialist resource management firm in Auckland. Kate works with clients on the full breadth of resource management issues, including in the urban development, infrastructure, industrial, forestry and agriculture sectors. She has expertise in advising on major development projects, including in particular rezoning and consenting large-scale greenfield urban development.


Charlotte Muggeridge, Partner, Harkness Henry
Charlotte has a specialised skill range across resource management, property development, easements, subdivisions, local government and unit titles. She has co-authored New Zealand’s first textbook on subdivisions (Subdivisions Law and Practice, LexisNexis, 2024). Before joining Harkness Henry, she worked in local government and in private practice. Charlotte has presented seminars for the New Zealand Law Society, Survey & Spatial New Zealand, the Waikato Plan, and Auckland District Law Society on property law, subdivisions, and resource management law.


Tina Hwang, Director, Queen City Law
Tina Hwang is a Director and is the Leader of QCL’s large and award winning Property Team. Tina is also Co-Convenor of The Law Association (previously ADLS) Property Law Committee and member of The Law Association Property Disputes Committee. Tina mainly practises in property, construction and litigation. She has deep and wide experience in virtually all aspects of property law and property development and has been involved in some of New Zealand’s largest property projects. Tina has also developed expertise in construction issues and has presented papers at many New Zealand law seminars on property and construction law. She contributes regularly to the Builders & Contractors Magazine. Tina also speaks fluent Korean. Being client-centric Tina has also taken on numerous employment cases (both employer and employee) and the consequent mediation and settlements. Tina regularly appears in Tribunals and Courts. Clients love working with Tina as she is an excellent communicator, works very efficiently and keeps clients fully informed.


Tiffany De Silva, Senior Solicitor, Gaze Burt
Tiffany was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court in October 2020 and joined Gaze Burt in December 2020. Tiffany is a solicitor in our property team however also initially worked with the trusts team, reviewing trusts for compliance with the Trusts Act 2019. Prior to embarking on her career as a lawyer, Tiffany pursued classical ballet to a very competitive level. She still loves to perform when the opportunity presents itself, however now also enjoys long distance running. She also enjoys gaming and spending time with her two small dogs. Tiffany is very involved at her church where she serves as a trustee, connect group leader and a vocalist on the worship team. Tiffany is thrilled to be part of the team at Gaze Burt and hopes to have a longstanding career with the firm, building valuable relationships with clients along the way.


Graham Petrie, Survey Manager, Harrison Grierson
Graham leads the Land Surveying team with a strong focus on relationships, customer service and high professional standards. Graham has a strong foundation in project and contract management, and organisational change and implementation projects. Graham's technical skills cover a wide range of surveying disciplines as well as the entire land development and subdivision process. He has a special interest in GIS and geospatial data capture. Graham takes a blended technical and strategic approach to complex project sand problems to find innovative and cost-effective solutions, and he has a reputation for developing lasting relationships with clients.


Kitt Littlejohn, Barrister and Mediator
Kitt is a seasoned lawyer with nearly three decades of post-admission experience. After commencing practice as a property lawyer in his hometown of New Plymouth, he moved to Auckland in 1997, where he specialised in environmental and resource management law, commencing practice as a Barrister sole in 2000. Since then he has practiced almost exclusively in resource management, property, public law, and related regulatory areas. As one of the founders of Quay Chambers in 2007, Kitt has advised a diverse range of individual and corporate clients seeking approvals across a various industries, as well assisting non-profit environmental protection groups. Kitt’s extensive expertise includes advising on resource development and statutory planning projects at all stages, with specialties in urban redevelopment, rural subdivision, coastal and maritime development, retirement, childcare, waste management, and ports. With over 250 local authority hearings under his belt, Kitt is a familiar face in the Environment Court, and has appeared in the District Court, Maori Land Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court on numerous occasions. Additionally, Kitt has been qualified as an Independent Commissioner under the Ministry for the Environment’s program since 2008. He has conducted over 100 notified application hearings, held a Chair endorsement since 2014, and undertaken Commissioner work for several local authorities, including Auckland, Far North, Whangarei, Kaipara, Hastings and New Plymouth. Notably, he was a panel member for the full review of the New Plymouth District Council’s Proposed District Plan, NZ’s first full e-plan prepared under the Planning Standards. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for “big-picture thinking”, Kitt excels in navigating the intricacies of resource management and development procedures in New Zealand. His exceptional interpersonal, communication, and advocacy skills also make him adept at resolving complex issues and handling intellectual challenges with ease.


Kimberly Knox, Director, Gaze Burt
Kimberly is a director at Gaze Burt Limited and specialises in property and commercial law. She provides advice to clients on a wide range of matters, including property and commercial acquisitions, subdivisions, developments and joint venture arrangements. Kimberly joined Gaze Burt in 2016. She is a graduate from the University of Auckland and has practiced in property since her admission in 2006.