Wendy Embling
Wendy Embling
Senior Associate
+64 7 245 1613
+64 27 364 7808
wendy.embling@tompkinswake.co.nz
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Qualifications : LLB (First Class Hons), University of Waikato.
Wendy joined our Environmental and Resource Management team as an Associate in 2020 bringing more than 10 years' experience in resource management and local government law for both local authority and private sector clients.
With a background in top tier national law firms, Wendy has represented council and corporate clients in plan reviews and resource consent applications before councils and the Environment Court. She can assist with managing large teams of expert witnesses, preparing for and attending hearings, and negotiating settlement of complex appeals. She provides advice to local government on a wide range of issues.
Areas of expertise
- Bylaws and Policies
- Designations
- Plan Changes, Variations and Plan Reviews
- Resource Consents
- Rural Environmental Issues
- Urban Planning and Development
- Local Government Advisory
- Council Hearings
- Appeal Hearings
- Dispute Resolution and Mediation
Three Waters reform under way
Water Services Entities Bill introducedOn Thursday 2 June, the Water Services Entities Bill (the Bill) was introduced to Parliament. The Bill will im...
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Can the Environment Court decide who is primary mana whenua?
The High Court was recently asked to consider whether a consent authority, or the Environment Court, has jurisdiction to determine who holds primary m...
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Councils remain liable for compliance of contractors with the RMA
The recent case of Otago Regional Council v Clutha District Council [2020] NZDC 26125 confirmed that when a consent holder or land owner delegates man...
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