Susannah Tait
Susannah Tait brings over 20 years of experience as a consultant planner, working with private and public sector clients in New Zealand and Australia. She has successfully managed a wide range of projects, including infrastructure, manufacturing, commercial, and residential developments. Susannah excels in guiding clients from project conception through to completion and often continues to […]
Tim Joll
Tim Joll brings over two decades of planning experience to Planz Consultants, with a diverse background that spans both New Zealand and the United Kingdom, including six years in local government. Since joining Planz in 2012, Tim has been instrumental in driving successful outcomes for a wide range of clients. Tim’s expertise includes the preparation […]
Sam Flewellen
Sam Flewellen brings over 20 years of planning experience to Planz Consultants, with a background that spans both urban and rural/dairy sectors. Over the last decade, he has focused primarily on consultancy in the urban sector, complemented by seven years in the rural/dairy sector. Sam’s expertise includes the management, preparation, and processing of a wide […]
Matt Bonis
Matt Bonis brings over 25 years of experience in both local government and consulting in New Zealand and the UK to his role at Planz Consultants. Since joining the company in 2005 and becoming an Associate in 2009, Matt has been a key player in numerous planning and environmental projects. From 1995-1997 and 2000 to […]
Carmen Taylor
Carmen Taylor brings over 30 years of planning experience to Planz Consultants. Her career began with New Zealand’s national electricity generator before transitioning to private consultancies. Since joining Planz in 2017, Carmen has played a pivotal role in various high-profile projects. Carmen’s extensive experience includes preparing applications and seeking approvals under diverse legislative and regulatory […]
Dean Chrystal
Dean Chrystal, a Director at Planz Consultants, brings over 35 years of planning expertise to the role. His long-standing contribution to the profession has been recognised with the NZPI Distinguished Service Award in 2013 and, more recently, with a Fellowship from the New Zealand Planning Institute in 2025. Dean’s extensive background includes a profound understanding […]
Justine Ashley
Justine Ashley brings over 25 years of experience in resource management planning to Planz Consultants. She specialises in policy and plan development, with her recent work focusing on leading the Selwyn District Plan Review. Justine is also highly experienced in preparing strategic and spatial plans that provide frameworks for future development. Her project portfolio includes […]
Jonathan Clease
Jonathan has over 25 years experience working as a planner and also holds a Masters in Urban Design from Auckland University. He has worked extensively in the area of plan preparation and policy development and also has considerable experience in preparing resource consent applications and providing evidence at both Council and Environment Court hearings with […]