Tupuārangi Student Accommodation

University of Canterbury, Tupuarangi Student Accommodation

Planz Consultants played a key role in securing resource consent for Tupuārangi, a 283-bed student accommodation facility standing 26.56 metres high on Homestead Lane, part of the University of Canterbury campus in Ilam.

Wakatu Quay Development

Wakatu Quay

Planz successfully obtained resource consent for the Wakatu Quay development in Kaikoura, working on behalf of the Kaikoura District Council.

Concerts and Festivals

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

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,

Important Update for Christchurch Homeowners: New Short-Term Rental Rules

Christchurch City Council released additional regulation (plan change 4 or pc4) to control the establishment and operation of short term visitor accommodation in Christchurch City (including Banks Peninsula). That regulation was considered by Airbnb Australia pty limited (Airbnb) to be unworkable, unduly complex and inefficient. The council’s stated objective of these rules was to mitigate the impact of short-term rentals on neighborhoods, addressing concerns such as noise, traffic, and parking.

New Short-Term Rental Rules for homeowners in Christchurch, but what do they mean? At Planz, we are here to assist you with these changes and guide you through the resource consent process, ensuring that you can continue to /or start to rent out your property as short-term accommodation. Our team of experienced planners can help you navigate the process smoothly. We have well-established templates and processes to help your application approval.

The Story So Far, The Christ Church Cathedral

The Christ Church Cathedral, located in Christchurch, suffered significant damage during the Canterbury earthquake sequence in 2011. Various options were considered for the Cathedral, including complete replacement, however ultimately reinstatement was decided upon as the preferred option.

The Christ Church Cathedral, reinstatement, the story so far. An insight from our heritage building experts. If you have a heritage building that you are wanting to restore, repair or protect, contact our team of heritage planning experts to see how we can help.