What are the changes to the Christchurch District Plan and how do they affect me?
November 17, 2020
The Christchurch City Council has prepared Plan Change 5 to its District Plan. These changes have the potential to have
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Selwyn District Plan Review
November 4, 2020
The Selwyn District Plan Review is currently underway. The review proposes changes in zoning and in the rules that apply
New Building Consent Exemptions
June 16, 2020
Adding a new cabin, shed or carport to your property just got easier. The government has announced that from late
Fast tracking the RMA
June 9, 2020
As a result of the effects of Covid-19 the ANZ bank predicts the New Zealand economy will be 10.4% smaller
A Renewed Appreciation for Public Playgrounds
May 20, 2020
A friend posted on social media today a photograph showing the sheer delight on her toddler’s face at being allowed
Opportunities in Planning
April 29, 2020
As Machiavelli wrote, “Never waste the opportunity offered by a good crisis”. In the midst of the worldwide Covid-19 crisis,
Thinking Ahead – A Guide
April 17, 2020
The unknowns around New Zealand’s current Alert Level 4, and subsequent moves through the levels, coupled with unknowns as to
Christmas closedown period for consent processing
December 19, 2019
If you’re planning to lodge an resource or building consent application in December or January, you’ll want to be aware
Scrap the bus timetable: is on demand public transport the way of the future?
September 30, 2019
For the first time in New Zealand, on demand public transport will be trialed in Timaru next year as a