Capabilities
We help shape the direction of New Zealand’s towns, cities, and regions through forward-thinking, place-based strategies. Our team works with both public and private sector clients to align development goals with economic priorities, social needs, and environmental responsibilities.
From regional policy to spatial planning and infrastructure strategy, we bring clarity and cohesion to complex projects. Partnering with councils, mana whenua, and local communities, we ensure every plan is grounded in local context and built for long-term impact.
Strategic planning sets a clear direction for growth and development, helping stakeholders align around a shared vision for the future whether that’s a town centre strategy or a district-wide spatial plan.
With research, data, and community input at the core, strategic planning helps organisations make better, faster decisions that balance competing priorities and deliver practical outcomes.
A strategic plan ensures land, funding, and infrastructure are directed to the right places at the right time supporting growth while avoiding duplication and waste.
By engaging early and often with mana whenua, residents, and stakeholders, strategic planning builds trust and creates solutions that work for everyone socially, culturally, and economically.
Strategic planning anticipates future needs—whether it’s housing demand, climate resilience, or transport networks—ensuring your region is ready to adapt and thrive.
A well-crafted strategy ensures your project or plan fits within the wider regulatory and policy context, reducing risks and smoothing the path through planning processes.
Key Contacts
We’re experts in strategic regulations, consent requirements, and long-term strategic goals. Our team is also available to address any additional questions about planning processes or compliance needs.
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Sven is a Senior Associate - Planner and Sustainability Advisor and has over 20 years of professional experience spanning local government and consultancy. His work is recognised for regulatory planning expertise, preparing and reviewing resource consent applications, stakeholder engagement, and technical reporting. Sven’s multidisciplinary background enhances his ability to clearly navigate complex technical challenges and conceptualise innovative solutions in planning and environmental management. Sven is well-versed in leading the development of sustainability strategies and plans and embedding sustainability into design and procurement, having provided advice for high- profile public and private sector clients in New Zealand and Australia. With proven success in leading and collaborating with technical experts, Sven is known for his analytical approach, governance capability, and commitment to sustainable, pragmatic outcomes. Comfortable in settings from leading workshops to council hearings to Mana Whenua and community engagement, Sven brings strategic thinking and attention to both technical and social dimensions of planning and sustainability.
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Commercial Manager | Senior Consultant - Projects & Sustainabiliy
Brad graduated from Victoria University in 2006 with a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and Administration and a postgraduate diploma in Professional Accounting. He has over 19 years of professional experience working in finance, business leadership and consulting roles. Brad’s career has spanned a range of different industries, in both private sector and nonprofits. Comfortable working with experts and in different environments, Brad has worked on projects in the areas of: infrastructure, food science, product development, FMCG supply chain, aerospace, agronomy, technology and fund management. Brad is community-focused and has leadership experience as a Board member of Surf Life Saving committees and clubs. Combined with his professional roles, Brad has developed skills to assist clients at a governance level, in procurement processes and in preparing business cases where his financial background, breadth of experience and analytical approach adds real value.
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