NZEnviro Law - Environmental & Planning Law Experts in Hamilton

NZEnviro Law is a specialist environmental and planning law practice led by Dr Joan Forret, a barrister and solicitor with over 20 years of expertise in environmental and resource management law. The firm provides expert legal advice and representation across critical areas including quarries, farming practices, and land development, helping clients navigate complex legal and regulatory landscapes.

The practice offers comprehensive services in resource consents, environmental law and policy, planning and plan changes, and appeals to the Environment Court. Joan frequently represents clients at Local Authority hearings and has extensive experience in prosecution and enforcement matters, public works acquisitions, and local government issues. Her unique background includes chairing decision-making panels for large-scale developments under New Zealand's Fast Track consenting process.

With distinguished academic credentials including a PhD in Law focusing on the relationship between science and law in environmental decision-making, Joan brings exceptional insights to complex environmental cases. The firm collaborates with experienced consultants across the RMA field of practice, leveraging an excellent network of contacts throughout the RMA community to achieve successful outcomes for clients nationwide.