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Rachel Murdoch

Rachel Murdoch

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Rachel joined Greenwood Roche in November 2014 after completing her law degree at the University of Otago.

Rachel assists in advising on a broad range of resource management issues, with a particular focus on urban development and regeneration projects for both public and private sector clients. 

She has experience in environmental due diligence, plan development and consenting and has provided strategic advice in relation to a number of high profile projects across the South Island.


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Film Studios – Section 71 Proposal

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Film Studios – Section 71 Proposal

On 16 September 2020 the Associate Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration approved Regenerate Christchurch’s proposal to amend the Christchurch District Plan and the Canterbury Regional Policy Statement to provide for the development and operation of commercial film and video production facilities in Christchurch.


The Minister approved the proposal developed by Regenerate Christchurch, with assistance from Greenwood Roche, and exercised powers under section 71 of the Christchurch Regeneration Act 2016 for the final time before the section was repealed.

The amendments will come into force on 13 October 2020, and result in a planning framework enabling commercial film or video production activities to locate in specific areas in Christchurch.
Demand from local and international film companies for production facilities in New Zealand is high, but there are no major production facilities in the South Island. The establishment of such facilities in Christchurch, made easier through the amendments, presents an exciting prospect for the city’s creative identity and industry and for the economic and employment opportunities that these facilities would provide.

This proposal is also significant as the last regeneration initiative performed by Regenerate Christchurch. It has been a privilege for Greenwood Roche to provide legal support to this now-disestablished organisation since 2016, and this outcome is a fitting end considering the hard work and dedication of the Regenerate team over the last four years.

The Minister’s decision can be viewed at the following link:

https://dpmc.govt.nz/publications/public-notice-film-studios-proposal-approved;


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Hagley Oval - Section 71 Proposal

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Hagley Oval - Section 71 Proposal

Hagley Oval - Section 71 Proposal

On 23rd December 2018 Hon Poto Williams, the Associate Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration approved a proposal to amend the Christchurch District Plan provisions for Hagley Oval to enable it to host large international fixtures and meet modern day broadcasting requirements.


The proposal approved by the Minister amends the Christchurch District Plan through section 71 of the Greater Christchurch Regeneration Act 2016 (GCR Act). The approved proposal incorporates the current resource consent conditions into the Plan and amends certain aspects of those conditions, including:

  • Amending the current condition to increase the four, retractable light towers to allow six permanent light towers to meet international broadcast standards.
  • Allow more lenient pack in and out timeframes for temporary facilities associated with hosting cricket matches to improve health and safety and limit damage to the Oval grounds.
  • Increasing the number of fixtures allowed per season, including an allowance for hosting International Cricket Council events on years that they occur.

These changes will mean that Hagley Oval will be able to host day-night matches that are now required by top-tier teams, allowing Hagley Oval to be more competitive when bidding for games compared to its rival cricket grounds.  With the Women’s Cricket World Cup approaching in 2021, the changes will allow Christchurch City to bid for and host games in this tournament. 

Through the public participation stage of the process, 1,253 written comments were received, of which 83 percent were in favour of the proposal. The Minister’s decision can be viewed at the following link:

https://dpmc.govt.nz/sites/default/files/2019-12/Hagley Oval - Section 71 Proposal - Signed Decision Paper_1.pdf


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Hagley Oval - Section 71 Proposal

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Hagley Oval - Section 71 Proposal

Hagley Oval - Section 71 Proposal

On 23rd December 2018 Hon Poto Williams, the Associate Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration approved a proposal to amend the Christchurch District Plan provisions for Hagley Oval to enable it to host large international fixtures and meet modern day broadcasting requirements.


The proposal approved by the Minister amends the Christchurch District Plan through section 71 of the Greater Christchurch Regeneration Act 2016 (GCR Act). The approved proposal incorporates the current resource consent conditions into the Plan and amends certain aspects of those conditions, including:

  • Amending the current condition to increase the four, retractable light towers to allow six permanent light towers to meet international broadcast standards.
  • Allow more lenient pack in and out timeframes for temporary facilities associated with hosting cricket matches to improve health and safety and limit damage to the Oval grounds.
  • Increasing the number of fixtures allowed per season, including an allowance for hosting International Cricket Council events on years that they occur.

These changes will mean that Hagley Oval will be able to host day-night matches that are now required by top-tier teams, allowing Hagley Oval to be more competitive when bidding for games compared to its rival cricket grounds.  With the Women’s Cricket World Cup approaching in 2021, the changes will allow Christchurch City to bid for and host games in this tournament. 

Through the public participation stage of the process, 1,253 written comments were received, of which 83 percent were in favour of the proposal. The Minister’s decision can be viewed at the following link:

https://dpmc.govt.nz/sites/default/files/2019-12/Hagley Oval - Section 71 Proposal - Signed Decision Paper_1.pdf


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Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities in Mount Cook, Wellington

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Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities in Mount Cook, Wellington

Greenwood Roche recently secured resource consent to re-develop an existing complex for Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities in Mount Cook, Wellington


The new development will replace the original structures that were built in the 1950’s, with four new fit-for-purpose buildings that will provide long-stay accommodation for up to 218 social housing tenants.
 
Twenty of the units are to be reserved to accommodate residents receiving support through the Housing First programme. This is a government-led programme to house and support people who have been homeless for a long time, or are homeless and face multiple and complex issues. The development will also include a community space, a residents support space and on-site staff.
 
This re-development comes as part of a nationwide $5.6 billon build programme being undertaken by Kāinga Ora to address the housing shortages across New Zealand, but particularly in the biggest urban centres where those shortages are most acute.

Greenwood Roche's team on this project was led by Lauren Semple and Rachel Murdoch.


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New Dunedin Hospital

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New Dunedin Hospital

New Dunedin Hospital

Following the acquisition of all land needed for the New Dunedin Hospital, demolition of the existing buildings has commenced - starting with the former Cadbury Warehouse. The $1.4 billion hospital will be developed over the next 6 years and will occupy land on either side of St Andrews Street.


A team from Greenwood Roche is assisting the Ministry of Health on the development of the hospital. We have acted on the alterations to the Dunedin City Plan to facilitate the hospital, the development of the site masterplan, the acquisition of the required land, the payment of compensation to affected landowners and tenants, and on the consents required for the hospital.


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Ministry of Health - Redevelopment of Christchurch and Burwood Hospitals

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Ministry of Health - Redevelopment of Christchurch and Burwood Hospitals

Ministry of Health - Redevelopment of Christchurch and Burwood Hospitals

Over the coming years, the Burwood Health Campus and Christchurch Hospital will undergo a $650 million re-development, the largest investment in public health facilities in New Zealand.


Greenwood Roche has successfully assisted the Ministry of Health in obtaining consent for the Burwood hospital redevelopment and a designation for the new Acute Services Building at Christchurch Hospital. The designation has been progressed utilising the provisions of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act and has required a very thorough and careful assessment of the tests within that Act. 

The hospital project is the third significant development project within Christchurch City that Greenwood Roche has successfully accelerated via the provisions of the Recovery Act. 


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Ministry of Justice - Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct

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Ministry of Justice - Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct

Ministry of Justice - Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct

This purpose built precinct will bring Christchurch’s justice and emergency services together on one site in central Christchurch. It is the largest multi-agency government co-location project in New Zealand’s history.


Greenwood Roche advised the Ministry of Justice regarding the resource management aspects of the Christchurch Justice and Emergency Precinct.  This project is one of a number of anchor projects we are involved in.


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New Dunedin Hospital – Stage 1 Enabling Works – Fast Track Consent Granted

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New Dunedin Hospital – Stage 1 Enabling Works – Fast Track Consent Granted

New Dunedin Hospital – Stage 1 Enabling Works – Fast Track Consent Granted

On 23 December 2021, the Ministry of Health and Minister of Health were granted resource consent under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 for the enabling works required for the new Dunedin Hospital project. 


The enabling works comprise excavation and removal of existing building slabs, earthworks and dewatering, and piling required for the foundations of the hospital buildings.  These works will be underway shortly, with the first piles due to be installed by mid-May.  The $1.4 billion new Dunedin Hospital will support the SDHB’s continued provision of high quality health services throughout the lower South Island, and will be a key urban landmark for Dunedin, testament to the city’s long-standing role in health provision and health education.
 
Lauren SempleRachel Murdoch and William Hulme-Moir have been advising the Ministry on all consenting matters relating to the new Dunedin Hospital including applying for and obtaining Ministerial approval to utilise the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020.  The new Dunedin Hospital is one of two recent projects that the team have successfully consented via this fast track route.  Subsequent stages of the Dunedin hospital project will consent the above ground works for the new Inpatient, Outpatient and Logistics buildings.
 
The obtaining of resource consent has progressed in parallel with the acquisition of property rights for the development. Julian Smith led our team advising the Ministry on those property rights.


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New Dunedin Hospital – Stage 2 Outpatient Building – Fast Track Consent Granted

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New Dunedin Hospital – Stage 2 Outpatient Building – Fast Track Consent Granted

On 17 August 2022 the Minster of Health was granted resource consent under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 for the above-ground construction works and subsequent operation of the new Outpatient building at Dunedin Hospital.  


Resource consent for the stage 1 foundation works was granted on 23 December 2021, and the granting of this subsequent consent will enable the establishment of the new Outpatient building, the first of the two new clinical buildings that will comprise the New Dunedin Hospital.

Housing a range of consultation and treatment spaces, day surgery facilities, and procedure and diagnostic services, works on the Outpatient building are anticipated to commence in early October 2022.  Utilising the fast track consenting legislation has enabled the development to stay on track despite the challenges of the last two years.

A team from Greenwood Roche, led by Lauren Semple and Julian Smith, are advising on all consenting and property matters relating to the New Dunedin Hospital.  


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Te Raekura Redcliffs School

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Te Raekura Redcliffs School

Te Raekura Redcliffs School was opened by Prime Minister Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern on 25 June 2020 nearly 10 years’ after it was closed in response to the 2011 earthquakes. 


Lauren Semple and Rachel Murdoch advised Regenerate Christchurch on the use of the Greater Christchurch Regeneration Act 2016 to facilitate the rezoning of the new school site for that purpose, and the rezoning of the former site as a reserve. 


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Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration Plan Approved

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Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration Plan Approved

On Friday 23 August, the Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration announced her approval of the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor Regeneration Plan.  The Plan was developed by Regenerate Christchurch under the Greater Christchurch Regeneration Act 2016.  It outlines the vision and objectives for the future of the 600ha Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor (the former residential red zone), and directs the inclusion of an accompanying planning framework to enable the realisation of that Vision. 


This area is significant in many ways for Christchurch/Otautahi.  It has been and continues to be an area comprising sites and geographical features of cultural importance to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga.  The area also comprises various other sites of historical significance to Christchurch/Ōtautahi and is traversed by the Ōtākaro Avon River which is itself a key feature of the city’s identity and urban framework. In developing this Plan Regenerate Christchurch has therefore sought to acknowledge the significance of this area to the wider Christchurch/Ōtautahi community, as well as working with the environmental constraints and opportunities that it provides.  
 
The process has taken time and has not been without its challenges – the size and geographical constraints of the area, the various interests and feedback from stakeholders, community groups and members of the public, and the uncertainties particularly around future implementation have all been matters to carefully consider and address.  The Plan’s vision and objectives and the accompanying framework for the Area are broad.  While they have strong focus areas (including ecology, recreation, economic opportunity and community connection), they also seek to recognise that the regeneration of this Area will take time, and that new ideas, new technology and new activities which are not currently contemplated should be allowed to take place.  The vision and objectives therefore operate as a touchstone against which future decisions can be made – ensuring a clear aspiration for the area while still allowing flexibility to adjust to a changing future. 
 
The approval of the Plan by the Minister (and the Ombudsman’s recent finding as to its legal and evidential rigour) is a significant endorsement of the work done by the Regenerate Christchurch team on this project.   Greenwood Roche lawyers, Lauren Semple and Rachel Murdoch have been privileged to advise Regenerate Christchurch on the development of this Plan, the exercise of its powers under the Act in respect of this and other projects, and its general regeneration mandate.  It is extremely satisfying to see the Plan become operative and attention now turn to its implementation.


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New Dunedin Hospital – Stage 1 Enabling Works – Variation Granted

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New Dunedin Hospital – Stage 1 Enabling Works – Variation Granted

New Dunedin Hospital – Stage 1 Enabling Works – Variation Granted

On 28 July 2023 the Dunedin City Council granted a variation to the conditions of the previously consented enabling works for the New Dunedin Hospital. 


The variation provides for changes in the location and footprint of the proposed Inpatient Building which will be housed on the old Cadbury factory site. The variation also accommodates a new plant building between the Inpatient Building and the southern site boundary, and technical construction related changes such as updated pile designs and driving methodology for the Inpatient Building and its two link bridges.

Enabling works for the Outpatient Building are complete and above-ground construction has begun with a target ‘go-live’ date of 2025. Enabling works are underway for the significantly larger Inpatient Building which is scheduled to ‘go-live’ in 2029.  The resource consent application to authorise the above-ground construction and operation of the Inpatient Building has now been lodged with the Environmental Protection Authority for referral to an expert consenting panel under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020.  Subject to securing all necessary approvals, construction of that Building is scheduled to begin in Q1 2024.

The Greenwood Roche team has been advising Te Whatu Ora on the resource management and property aspects of the New Dunedin Hospital project since 2017. 


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Faringdon Oval – Fast-track Consent Granted

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Faringdon Oval – Fast-track Consent Granted

Faringdon Oval – Fast-track Consent Granted

On 26 July 2023 an expert consenting panel granted Hughes Developments Limited’s Faringdon Oval application under the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020.


Faringdon Oval is a 69.3ha extension of the existing, well established Faringdon community in Rolleston, which has developed over the last decade under the Operative Selwyn District Plan, the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Act 2013, and more recently, the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast Track Consenting) Act 2020. 

The Fast Track consent for Faringdon Oval authorises the subdivision, land use and associated activities needed to facilitate the addition of 684 residential units to the Rolleston housing supply with an additional 462 residential units to be enabled through super lots with minimum density requirements. The development will support a range of residential housing types and densities, high quality landscaping, open space reserves, a neighbourhood centre and a network of transport links to existing residential areas and the Rolleston town centre.

Greenwood Roche is delighted to have assisted HDL in delivering a development that will contribute significant housing supply in such a strategic location for the wider Canterbury region.


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Experience

Principal, Greenwood Roche 2023 –
Senior Associate, Greenwood Roche 2020 – 2023
Lawyer, Greenwood Roche 2015 – 2020
Law Clerk, Greenwood Roche 2014 – 2015


Qualifications

LLB, BA (Otago)


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Rachel Murdoch

DDI: +64 3 363 3352

Mobile: +64 27 299 7441

Phone: +64 3 353 0570

Email: rmurdoch@greenwoodroche.com

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Rachel is primarily based in Christchurch.

Physical: Level 3, 1 Kettlewell Lane
680-690 Colombo Street
Christchurch 8011

Mail: PO Box 139
Christchurch 8140

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