Cato Bolam’s new Planning Manager – Kaaren Joubert
April 2023
We at Cato Bolam are delighted to announce the appointment of Cato Bolam’s new Planning Manager, Kaaren Joubert.
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The Latest Survey Sector Updates from the Consulting Surveyors NZ Workshop
April 2023
Amanda Crawford, Cato Bolam Associate and Survey Manager recently attended the Consulting Surveyors New Zealand (CSNZ) 2023 Workshop in Invercargill. This three-day workshop is a highlight on the calendar for members of CSNZ, a division of Survey and Spatial NZ for business owners and leaders.
Stream Offset Mitigation – Opportunity for Rural Stream Restoration at Urban Developers Cost
March 2023
When undertaking urban subdivisions sometimes streams need to be modified to facilitate housing. Our team is available to explore rural stream restoration and protection to mitigate stream loss from urban development.
Rural Subdivision – National Environmental Standards and National Policy Statements
March 2023
National Environmental Standards and Policy Statements are part of the ever-changing face of rural land development and subdivision, and another in the list of items that need to be considered when subdividing land.
Slip Remediation – Services for slip damage to your property
February 2023
The recent extreme weather events across the country have caused slips affecting some properties. Cato Bolam is available to provide services to assist with slip remediation and a detailed assessment of slip damage for both insurance and remedial design purposes.
Soil Contamination from Start to Finish
January 2023
Our expert Land Contamination Team takes you through a recently completed project on a 2.7 hectare property located west of Whangarei.
Cato Bolam – Our Year in Review – 2022
December 2022
Meri Kirihimete, from our Cato Bolam whānau to yours. We are proud to share the following highlights of 2022 and we are looking forward to creating more great places with you in 2023!
Wetland Restoration – from wet unproductive pasture to valuable environmental asset
September 2022
In this article we focus on a specific case study where we restored a wetland that initially had very low vegetation quality dues to decades of ongoing stock grazing, and then proceeded to apply for and gain subdivision resource consent based on these areas, and then a new title.
Celebrating our 50th Anniversary – Creating Great Places since 1972
June 2022
This year, 2022, Cato Bolam celebrates our 50th Anniversary. It’s a great time to reflect on those 50 years, and “crystal ball gaze” into our future!
Resource Management (Enabling Housing Supply and Other Matters) Amendment Bill Passed
December 2021
The New Housing Supply Bill has passed its third reading and will shortly become law. This bill amends the Resource Management Act 1991 with the aim of rapidly accelerate the supply of housing to address some of the issues with housing choice and affordability that New Zealand currently faces in its largest cities. The new Medium Density Residential Standards (MDRS) will be introduced by councils, including Auckland Council, and have varying effect from August 2022.
The MDRS have been amended through the submissions and Select Committee process. Cato Bolam Planning Director, Peter Reaburn summaries the changes and the new density standards in this hot off the press article.
