Amendments underway for the RMA and Freshwater NPS
February 2024
New amendments are underway for the RMA and Freshwater NPS with a forthcoming bill being introduced in Parliament on March 7. The bill proposes a ‘one-stop-shop’ that aims to streamline the complexities of multiple legislations for large-scale infrastructure and development projects.
Is a wetland always easy to identify or delineate?
February 2024
Senior Ecologist, Joshua Wium, discusses how to identify and delineate a wetland and the benefits of protecting wetlands in the Auckland region.
Auckland Future Development Strategy Adopted
December 2023
Auckland Council has now adopted the Future Development Strategy (FDS). The FDS confirms Council’s approach to accommodate most growth over the next 30 years within existing urban areas.
Cato Bolam’s new Associate – Jarred Lloyd
Oct 2023
Please join us in congratulating Jarred Lloyd on joining the Cato Bolam company shareholders group as an Associate.
Kiwi Art Trail
October 2023
We are proud to sponsor the Kiwi Art Trail, featuring 20 sculptures of our national icon in downtown Auckland.
Subdivision Options for Rural Zones
September 2023
We discuss the rural subdivision rules of the Unitary Plan and recent changes that affect their implementation.
Future Development Strategy Submission (FDS) – An imbalance between brownfield and greenfield development for Auckland
August 2023
The recent release of a new Draft Future Development Strategy (FDS) for Auckland has drawn much interest, and concern. Our submission sheds light on critical concerns surrounding Auckland’s development trajectory and emphasised the need for a balanced and well-considered approach to ensure a sustainable and thriving urban landscape.
Environmental Restoration – Where to for Auckland Region?
July 2023
We discuss how Auckland Council could incentivise the creation of ecological corridors across the region.
Auckland Council Draft Future Development Strategy – Major Changes Proposed
June 2023
Auckland Council Future Development Strategy. The FDS introduces major changes which will have a significant impact on landowners. We discuss the implications for your property.
MDRS – New Housing Rules – Auckland Intensifies
June 2023
Auckland Council has introduced a plan change (Plan Change 78) that incorporates the new Medium Density Residential Standards (MDRS). Over much of Auckland’s residential urban area, and subject to meeting the new standards, the new housing rules now enable 3 storeys and 3 dwellings per site as of right.
