Resource consents

We prepare resource consent applications for a diverse range of clients throughout New Zealand. From private individuals, to government agencies and developers undertaking complex projects, we have the expertise to manage it all.

We work closely with Councils across the Motu, ensuring our consultants are experts in RMA planning processes and matters. This enables us to streamline the process for you while adhering to all regulatory requirements and reducing costs. Our team possess a wide range of experience. We can prepare and assist with consenting strategies, project scoping, assessments of effects and project management for consents for new activities and/or re-consenting existing activities. 

Our Work

We work across multiple industries,  Browse  some of our recent resource consent projects to see how we can help you. 

Belfast Commercial Centre

Planz Consultants assisted Belfast Village Centre Limited in obtaining resource consent for the development of a new greenfield commercial centre in Belfast.

Townhouses/ Multi-units

Planz has extensive experience in successfully consenting townhouse and multi-unit residential projects across various locations.

Oxford Terrace – Research and Teaching Facility

Planz secured resource consent for the University of Otago’s new $178 million Christchurch building, slated to open in 2025.

Mastery Schools New Zealand – Arapaki

Planz Consultants successfully obtained resource consent for Mastery Schools New Zealand (MSNZ) - Arapaki, an alternative educational facility for Year 1-8 students disengaged or at risk of disengaging from mainstream

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 solar, hydro and wind power.

Invercargill CBD Redevelopment

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

Christchurch Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre

The development the visitor centre and café in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens involved ongoing consultation with Ngāi Tahu to deliver an award-winning building in a sensitive landscape setting.

Tūranga Christchurch Library

Planz provided comprehensive planning input to secure the necessary resource consents for constructing the eight-storey central library adjacent to Cathedral Square.

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.

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