Rachel Conner

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 

Barrister & Solicitor of New Zealand High Court (2007) 
LLB/BA Victoria University 
Accredited RMA independent decision-maker (2022 - ) 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS 

Resource Management Law Association 
Society of Construction Law 
Wellington Women Lawyers Association 
Arbitrators and Mediators Institute of New Zealand (AMINZ) 

BACKGROUND 

Rachel has worked at Hazelton Law since 2007, specialising in the areas of resource management, local government, and construction law. She became a Partner of the firm in January 2021.

In resource management matters Rachel has appeared in the District Court, Environment Court and High Court, before a Board of Inquiry and at Council hearings relating to consent applications, plan changes, prosecutions, declaratory proceedings and judicial reviews. She also advises clients regarding matters under other legislation including the Local Government Act, Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act, Public Works Act, Dog Control Act, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act and the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act.

Rachel also acts for both residential and commercial clients in all areas of construction law with a particular focus on litigation and dispute resolution. She represents clients in private mediations and in Court hearings, including appeals. She also frequently acts for clients in adjudications brought under the Construction Contracts Act and in relation to regulatory matters.