Navigating Rural Boundary Adjustments
November 2024
Rural boundary adjustments allow property owners to exchange land, align boundaries with natural features, expand for farming, or improve access. Explore this flexible solution and what you need to know.
Should I convert my Cross-Lease title to Fee-Simple?
November 2024
Considering converting your cross-lease title to fee-simple? Cato Bolam can guide you through every step—from initial surveys to council applications—ensuring a smooth transition to full property ownership. Discover how we can help enhance your property’s value and simplify management.
Delivering Premium Residential Sites in Onerahi
September 2024
Discover St Mary’s Rise, a premium 18-lot residential subdivision in Onerahi, Whangārei. Learn how our multidisciplinary team overcame challenging terrain to deliver 18 high-quality lots and an 8,300 m² native bush reserve.
Looking Ahead in the Heartland: Survey & Spatial New Zealand Annual Conference 2024
September 2024
Cato Bolam’s Surveying team recently attended the 2024 Survey and Spatial New Zealand Annual Conference. We talked to the team about their highlights and insights from this outstanding industry event.
Connecting Conservation Efforts in Ōrātia
September 2024
Cato Bolam has connected the Ōrātia Wildlife Project with a generous investor to fund a 1.2-hectare floodplain restoration. The project will create a vital corridor to support native species like kererū. This collaboration will restore ecosystems and benefit future generations.
Thinking about securing your farm’s future?
August 2024
Whether subdividing to secure the farm’s financial future, creating a lifestyle property, releasing capital for retirement, protecting native bush, or developing a wetland subdivision, one thing people often say is, “I wish I had started this process sooner.”
Plan Change 79 Update
August 2024
Discover the key updates from Auckland Council’s Plan Change 79 and how they could impact your upcoming projects.
Planning to undertake waterway planting on your rural property?
August 2024
Auckland Council’s Waterway Protection Fund offers grants to assist planting initiatives that improve water quality in Auckland’s rural areas.
Insights on the Government’s new Going for Housing Growth Programme
August 2024
Discover how the Government’s new ‘Going for Housing Growth’ Programme could transform development in Northland and Auckland.
Sneak a Peek: The Hammerhead, Pauanui Waterways
August 2024
The finale to the Pauanui Waterways “The Hammerhead” is underway. Take a sneak peek at our drone shots, recently captured by our survey team.