RMA Reform – It’s Still a “Watch this Space”
August 2021
The initial public consultation round for the proposed Natural and Built Environments Act (NBA) is now underway, with public submissions on a recently released Draft to be considered by a Select Committee later this year. Cato Bolam’s Planning Director Peter Reaburn, discusses what we know so far and the questions yet to be answered.
Wetlands – Environment and Landowner Advantages
June 2021
With the Unitary Plan now finalised, an existing good quality wetland, either identified as Significant Ecological Area (SEA) on the planning maps, or meeting the SEA quality standards, can generate an ability to subdivide. The final rules, also allow for the restoration of degraded wetlands with the aim of the wetland being designated to be SEA.
ALGA Land and Groundwater Conference 2021
June 2021
The 2021 Land and Groundwater conference was attended by Cato Bolam’s Greg Beck, Land Contamination Principal. Greg reports back on the conference and a number of new developments within the contaminated land industry.
Rotary Young Person Leadership Awards 2021
June 2021
Megan Crossen shares her experience as a participant in 2021 Rotary Young-Person Leadership Awards programme.
Water New Zealand’s Stormwater 2021 Conference
May 2021
Stormwater 2021, run by Water New Zealand’s Stormwater Group, was held in Tauranga in May 2021 and attended by Cato Bolam’s Glenn Wright, Senior Civil Engineer. Glenn reports back on the conference and a number of changes that the industry is going through.
Auckland’s Rural Subdivision Rules Now Operative
April 2021
The Environment Court decision on Auckland’s Rural Subdivision Rules preserve subdivision rights that encourage environmental protection and restoration in rural zones. This is a win for the environment, and landowners, at a time when the importance of restoring and protecting the environment is receiving ever more prominence.
Promotions within the Cato Bolam team
March 2021
At Cato Bolam we are pleased to announce a number of internal promotions within our team.
Please join us in congratulating Amanda Crawford – Survey Manager, Paul Kleynhans – Engineering Manager and Kerryn McPherson – Engineering Manager.
Auckland’s Rural Subdivision Rules: The Outlook for 2021
February 2021
Myles Goodwin, Planning & Environmental Director at Cato Bolam, provides an update on the rural development landscape for 2021 and the rules applied to the rural zones within the Auckland Unitary Plan.
RMA to be Replaced – Changes and impacts
February 2021
Planning Director Peter Reaburn outlines the changes and impacts of the repeal and replacement of the Resource Management Act
Countryside Living & Transferable Development Right Subdivision
January 2021
Countryside Living zones are zones on the outskirts of Auckland where provision is made for rural living on small blocks. Myles Goodwin, Planning & Environmental Director at Cato Bolam, explains further the definition of these zones and the ability to use Transferable Development Rights (TDR) in northern Auckland.
