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. 

Preschools

Planz has extensive experience in obtaining resource consents for preschool developments in residential areas across Auckland, Christchurch, and the Selwyn Districts.

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.

Te Ara Ihutai – Coastal Pathway (Moncks Bay Segment): A Story of Innovation and Teamwork

The Christchurch Coastal Pathway, a collaboration between the local community and the Christchurch City Council, extends from Ferrymead to Scarborough Beach and opened in late November 2023.

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.

Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke (Rāpaki) – Marae Development

Planz worked closely with Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke to secure the necessary resource consents for extensions to the existing Rāpaki Marae Complex and the construction of a new sealed

Christchurch Town Hall Repairs & Redevelopment

Planz collaborated with a design, engineering, and heritage team to secure resource consent for the $120 million repair, strengthening, and restoration of the Town Hall.

Northlands Retail Centre

Planz has provided ongoing planning advice and assistance in obtaining resource consents for the 45,000m² Northlands Shopping Centre in Christchurch.

Lancaster Park and Gate Redevelopment

Planz successfully obtained all necessary land use and regional council consents for the redevelopment of Lancaster Park in Christchurch.

Presbyterian Support & Methodist Mission Centres

Planz played a key role in facilitating the redevelopment of two crucial social support agencies in central Christchurch, both of which sustained significant damage during the earthquakes.

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