From the Dolomites to Dunedin: Meet our newest Consultant Planner!

We’re thrilled to welcome experienced planner Matthew Klomp to the Planz whānau in our Dunedin Office.
Dean Chrystal Awarded NZPI Fellowship for Outstanding Contribution to Planning

We are thrilled to announce that Dean We are thrilled to announce that Dean Chrystal, Director at Planz Consultants Limited, has been awarded a Fellowship of the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI) in recognition of his significant and sustained contributions to the planning profession in Aotearoa.
Walking the Talk: Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future

At Planz, sustainability isn’t just a goal; it’s part of who we are. We are dedicated to helping navigate Aotearoa towards a better future.
Celebrating Excellence in Planning: Jonathan Clease

Celebrating Excellence in Planning: Jonathan Clease Wins Te Kōkiringa Taumata/ The New Zealand Planning Institute’s Distinguished Service Awards.
Expanding Our Expertise in the Upper North Island

We’re thrilled to announce Emma Miller recently joined the Planz Consultants team! Based in Whangārei, Emma will help extend our reach and expertise across the upper North Island (and across Aotearoa).
A landmark victory for sticky forest: Honouring heritage and building the future

Planz Consultants is proud to have played a pivotal role in the recent Environment Court decision that marks a significant milestone in the ongoing saga of Sticky Forest in Wanaka. This decision opens the door to the potential development of prime residential real estate, helping to address a 170-year-old grievance for the descendants of 50 Māori who were made landless by the Crown in the 1800s.
Celebrating Carbon Positive

At Planz, our commitment to environmental responsibility goes beyond our projects; it’s woven into the fabric of our business operations. Our goal isn’t just carbon neutrality, we are committed to being carbon positive each year, thanks to Carbon Positive’s native tree planting initiatives
Attention all forestry stakeholders! The world of plantation forestry is evolving.

Upcoming Changes to National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry. Effective from the 2nd of November 2023, the National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry will undergo significant revisions
Understanding New Zealand’s Industrial Climate Regulations and the Impact on Businesses

Understanding New Zealand’s new industrial climate regulations and their impact on businesses. We delve into what this means for industrial business owners.
The National Policy Statement on Highly Productive Land (NPS-HPL) and what it means for you.

The landscape of rural land ownership in New Zealand underwent a significant shift late last year. This might change your plans and also impact your resource acquisition strategies as The National Policy Statement on Highly Productive Land (NPS-HPL) came into play. We delve into what this means for rural land owners.