Helen has over 14 years planning experience in both New Zealand and the UK.  Prior to working at Planz, Helen was employed at Christchurch City Council as a Senior Resource Consent Planner for over 10 years.

Helen has experience in processing and preparing a wide variety of resource consent applications, including working closely with Kāinga Ora on many of their residential developments, as well as a range of other residential developments.  She has also processed applications for new and extensions to quarries.  Her other experience includes commercial, industrial and mixed use developments.  She is experienced in preparing and presenting planning evidence at Council hearings.