Hearings and Commissioner work

Trial or Hearing

Planz boasts a team of experienced Commissioners, all accredited under the Ministry for the Environment’s Making Good Decisions programme.

Submissions

Planning tools

Planz is highly experienced in guiding clients through the preparation of submissions and subsequent hearing evidence in response to resource consents and plan changes. Our services cover the full spectrum of tasks, from reviewing proposed plan changes to drafting submissions, working constructively during mediation to resolve issues and avoid hearings, presenting evidence at hearings, and assisting with Environment Court appeals when necessary.

Invercargill CBD Redevelopment

Planz processed resource consents for two significant projects in Invercargill’s town center on behalf of the Invercargill City Council.

Christchurch Cathedral Restoration

Following significant earthquake damage to the Cathedral in 2011, Planz were engaged to assist in obtaining a number of consents for the staged reconstruction.

Public heritage building repairs and alterations

Sign of the Takahe

Planz Consultants Limited has provided ongoing support to the Christchurch City Council’s asset team, focusing on the repair and strengthening of Council-controlled listed heritage buildings. The work has involved navigating the delicate balance between preserving heritage values and implementing economically sustainable repair strategies.

Primary and High School Projects

Planz Consultants Limited has supported the Ministry of Education and various school Boards of Trustees across a wide range of primary and high school projects.