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Fast Track Approvals Bill- How will it work?

Auckland’s Future Development Strategy adopted – how will this impact the city’s growth?

Clara Casaes

May 8, 2022
4 min

MDRS – What’s a "qualifying matter"?

In this blog series we are discussing the changes planned to enable urban intensification in medium density urban areas, with emphasis on...

Streetscape Impacts in the Special Character Areas – What do you need to consider?

Claire Deng

Aug 29, 2021
4 min

Streetscape Impacts in the Special Character Areas – What do you need to consider?

In our blog last week, we talked about designing and planning development to preserve heritage values of heritage buildings and within...

Developing in Stormwater Overlays- what’s required?

Planning Plus

Aug 22, 2020
3 min

Developing in Stormwater Overlays- what’s required?

If your property is subject to the Stormwater Management Area Overlay then additional stormwater requirements are triggered.

Heritage- how does it mix with development?

Jo Michalakis

Aug 4, 2020
5 min

Heritage- how does it mix with development?

It’s a balancing act to enable ongoing reuse of buildings while conserving their special qualities at the same time.

Hannah Thomson

Apr 28, 2020
3 min

Futures changing for Warkworth

Not that long ago, Warkworth was “miles away” and was mainly a rural town that people passed through on their way further north. Things...

Buying property? Tips on what to look out for

Hannah Thomson

Apr 8, 2020
3 min

Buying property? Tips on what to look out for

If you’re anything like me, it’s hard to resist a look at houses for sale and think about “what if”. But if you’re taking things a step...

Jo Michalakis

Dec 18, 2019
4 min

The low down on liquefaction

What is liquefaction? Liquefaction occurs when sandy or silt soils are saturated and then exposed to ground shaking during an earthquake....

Managing all that dirt - a how to guide for small developments.

Jo Michalakis

Nov 18, 2019
4 min

Managing all that dirt - a how to guide for small developments.

Most developments, big or small, require some level of earthworks. That might be scraping the grass away and digging foundations, putting...

Working at home - could it work for you?

Brittney Sutherland

Nov 11, 2019
4 min

Working at home - could it work for you?

With the rising costs of property, many people are looking to maximise the use of their land by bringing a business ‘back home’ and...

Rehabilitation in practise - Shakespear Open Sanctuary

Hannah Thomson

Nov 3, 2019
2 min

Rehabilitation in practise - Shakespear Open Sanctuary

At the end of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula you will find a treasure - Shakespear Open Sanctuary. A few years ago, I was involved in...

New rules to protect Highly Productive Land

Jo Michalakis

Oct 30, 2019
4 min

New rules to protect Highly Productive Land

With our ever expanding cities and demand for more and more land for urban use, productive lands are coming under increasing pressure to...

Planning Plus

Oct 21, 2019
4 min

What is involved with removing a tree?

Got a tree on your property that you need to remove? Depending on the size of the tree, it may not be a job that you can handle yourself....

What do I need to know when getting services installed

Planning Plus

Sep 30, 2019
3 min

What do I need to know when getting services installed

An important part of any development is servicing. Almost all activities will need access to potable water and some way to manage...

Why become involved in local body elections

Tracy Roe

Sep 24, 2019
5 min

Why become involved in local body elections

Elections of members of local authorities are held once every three years, on the second Saturday in October. The next elections are coming

What’s involved in laying a concrete driveway?

Planning Plus

Sep 16, 2019
4 min

What’s involved in laying a concrete driveway?

Everyone needs a driveway, right? But what do you do if your property doesn't have a proper one, or it is time to update that loose...

What to consider when choosing an architect

Tracy Roe

Sep 2, 2019
4 min

What to consider when choosing an architect

Architects are often your first port of call when you’re thinking about a development, and choosing the right architect to work with is...

Planning Plus

Aug 20, 2019
3 min

How do I pay for building work?

The process of building a new home can be a bit intimidating, especially when it comes time to pay for it! So, let’s take a look how to fina

Planning Plus

Aug 5, 2019
4 min

How do I choose a builder??

The building process can be complex, and one of the big decisions to make is who your builder will be. How do you know which builder will...

What building materials will last the test of time?

Planning Plus

Jul 22, 2019
3 min

What building materials will last the test of time?

There are many benefits for choosing long lasting materials in your building projects. So, which are the varieties of building materials tha

Planning Plus

Jul 8, 2019
3 min

Farming greener

When you hear the term "Green Farming" a lot of things spring to mind. But what is it? What are the benefits and how will it impac