Resource Management Issues in Rural Land Transactions (2024) (On Demand)

This On Demand was originally recorded on 28 May 2024.

Due diligence for rural land transactions is becoming an increasingly complex process as property practitioners must be aware of multiple layers of provisions and restrictions over the use and development of rural land. Resource management issues, particularly resource consents for the use of water, remain a critical component to many rural land purchases and regularly require detailed investigation in the due diligence phase. We are also seeing emerging issues such as the new national direction around the development of highly productive land, natural hazards, and indigenous biodiversity, resulting in a need for practitioners to spot ‘red flags’ when advising clients.

Who Should Watch?

New property lawyers undertaking and advising on rural land transactions and experienced practitioners wishing to understand new issues arising in due diligence for rural land transactions.

The aim of this On Demand webinar is to provide an overview of resource management issues in rural land transactions and update your knowledge of the developing law. The topics that will be covered include (although are not limited to):

Issues arising in rural land purchases.
Why this is important for the due diligence phase.
Sources of information, including LIMs and the need to look beyond LIMs.
Understanding resource consents, particularly water permits, and other resource management overlays affecting rural land.
New national direction for highly productive land, natural hazards and indigenous biodiversity.
Questions to ask during the due diligence phase.
Practical ways to manage any resource management issues that arise during the due diligence phase.

Natasha van der Wal

Natasha
is an Associate whose expertise is focused on commercial law, property law and
Māori legal issues. She advises on a range of property and commercial
matters for individuals, corporate entities and local government. She also
provides advice on Māori legal issues for local government, individuals, Māori
trusts, Māori incorporations and post settlement governance entities. Natasha is also experienced in a range of legal issues
including projects involving subdivisions and development, the acquisition and
disposal of residential, rural and commercial properties and all commercial
leasing and licensing matters.

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Bridget Bailey

Bridget is an Associate at Holland Beckett Law
and specialises in all aspects of resource management law, including advising
on resource consent processes, planning, designations, regulatory and
enforcement matters and has appeared in the Environment Court, High Court and
in a range of local authority proceedings. Bridget has worked on a number of
large-scale infrastructure and renewable energy projects and regularly advises
corporate and private clients on environmental due diligence issues arising
from property purchases and potential developments. Bridget is also experienced in local government law,
including in her previous role as a legal counsel at a regional council, and
advises local authorities on regulatory matter and the development and use of
public land and infrastructure.

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Details

CPD Hours: 1.25hr

Pricing Details

Ticket Price

Member: $130 GST

Non-Member: $185 GST