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. 

Lamb & Hayward

Planz Consultants was engaged to secure a resource consent for air discharge associated with the installation of a new cremator at Lamb & Hayward’s crematorium in Wigram, Christchurch.

Quarries, 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

Suburban Retail Developments

Planz has extensive experience in securing resource consents for a wide range of suburban shopping developments adjacent to residential areas across Auckland, Christchurch, and the Selwyn Districts.

Rural contractors’ yards

Planz provides ongoing advice and consenting services for clients establishing contractors’ yards in rural areas across Christchurch and the Selwyn Districts.

Heritage Restored: Planning Green Light for Victoria Mansions

Resource consents secured to restore and redevelop Victoria Mansions, blending heritage preservation with new visitor accommodation in central Christchurch.

Port of Tauranga and Port of Lyttelton Inland Ports

Planz provided comprehensive planning input to secure resource consents for the construction of two new inland ports in Rolleston.

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.

Concerts and Festivals

Planz Consultants has extensive experience in securing resource consents for high-profile music events and festivals across New Zealand.

Cholmondeley Children’s Centre Playground Redevelopment

Planz provided planning support to the Cholmondeley Children’s Centre for the redevelopment of their playground in Governors Bay.

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