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.
Nelson City Council’s Proposed Plan Change 29: Housing and Hazards, what it really means.
Are you interested in the proposed changes to the Nelson District Plan and what this might mean for your property? The Nelson City Council has notified a significant proposal known as Plan Change 29 (PC29), which aims to reshape housing and intensification rules within the district. The Planz team are here to help.
Important Update for Christchurch Homeowners: New Short-Term Rental Rules
New Short-Term Rental Rules for homeowners in Christchurch, but what do they mean? At Planz, we are here to assist you with these changes and guide you through the resource consent process, ensuring that you can continue to /or start to rent out your property as short-term accommodation. Our team of experienced planners can help you navigate the process smoothly. We have well-established templates and processes to help your application approval.
The Story So Far, The Christ Church Cathedral
The Christ Church Cathedral, reinstatement, the story so far. An insight from our heritage building experts. If you have a heritage building that you are wanting to restore, repair or protect, contact our team of heritage planning experts to see how we can help.