Hearings and Commissioner work
Planz boasts a team of experienced Commissioners, all accredited under the Ministry for the Environment’s Making Good Decisions programme.
Maungaturoto Solar Farm
Maungaturoto is a $35 million dollar project to establish a solar farm.
The Northland solar farm to be built at Maungaturoto, 64km south of Whangārei,
Quarries and bulk earthworks and water storage
Planz has extensive experience in managing aggregate extraction and bulk earthworks for network irrigation infrastructure. These projects require assessing land use, regional matters, and managing water quality, dust, noise, heavy vehicles, site remediation, and landscape issues.
Farm Improvements
Planz has extensive experience in facilitating farm improvements across various locations.
Rural tourism
Planz has successfully obtained consents for a diverse range of rural tourism providers across Christchurch City, Banks Peninsula, and the Mackenzie District. Our experience includes securing approvals for jet boat tours, farm accommodations, boutique lodging, and unique rural experiences.
Wineries & Wedding Venues
Planz has extensive experience in securing resource consents for wineries and wedding venues in rural environments, where such developments are often not well accommodated in District Plans.
Foresty
Planz offers comprehensive advice and assistance on forestry consenting issues, including land use, discharge consents, erosion and sediment control, and planting setbacks.
Dairy Manufacturing
Planz provides comprehensive planning input to obtain resource consents for the construction and operation of several Fonterra dairy plants across the country. This includes consenting for the greenfield plant at Darfield and expansions and upgrades at Pahiatua, Studholme, Whareroa, Edendale, Eltham, and Clandeboye.
Renewable Energy
Planz plays a strategic role in helping New Zealand transition to a low-carbon future by assisting clients with renewable energy projects for hydro and wind power.
Rural Residential Growth Management
Planz has provided crucial planning advice and peer review in the development of the Selwyn Rural Residential Strategy, guiding the future growth of rural residential areas within the district.