Experience and Expertise

Coastal and Maritime

Simon Berry has had close involvement in developments in and adjacent to the Coastal Marine Area, including marina and port facilities. Examples include:


Resource consents for commercial activities in Viaduct Harbour (The Floating Pavilion reconsenting and relocation).

Advice to the Ministry of Conservation, in relation to the legal issues relevant to the establishment of a Marine Reserve on Great Barrier Island.

Counsel for Thames - Coromandel DC, in relation to Whangamata Marina appeals.

Legal advisor to Environment Waikato and Thames-Coromandel District Council re Coastal Erosion Project on the Coromandel Peninsula.

Counsel for Thames-Coromandel District Council on appeals in relation to Environment Waikato Marinas Variation.

Independent hearing commissioner appointed to hear application for proposed marina at Tairua. Decision upheld by Environment Court and High Court.

Independent hearing commissioner appointed to hear applications for coastal protection measures at Buffalo Beach, Whitianga.

Chair of hearing committee, which determined designation for the new Kopu Bridge.

Various coastal projects near Thames, including landfill capping, coastal walkways, etc.

Various wastewater discharge projects involving discharges to the Coastal Marine Area.