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.
Environment Court Decision on Auckland’s Rural Subdivision Rules
November 2020
Myles Goodwin, Planning & Environmental Director at Cato Bolam, outlines the changes to the rural subdivision rules following the Environment Court’s recent public release.
Cato Bolam Architecture team growing to meet client needs across all aspects of housing development.
November 2020
The growth of our Architecture team assists Cato Bolam in delivering “one stop shop” beginning to end solutions to our clients across all forms of housing development, from development feasibility, concept and detailed design through resource and building consents to on-site construction management.
Myles Goodwin appointed Director at Cato Bolam
November 2020
Cato Bolam is pleased to announce that Myles Goodwin, Rural Subdivision Expert | Planning & Environmental Principal has been appointed as a Director.
Contaminated Land Investigations – One size does not fit all
October 2020
Greg Beck and the Cato Bolam land contamination team provide insights into the different investigation strategies that can be employed for resource consent and the significant savings on a projects costs and time frames as a result.
Lifestyle Subdivision Opportunities in the Winterless North
September 2020
There has never been a better time to invest in rural lifestyle development. Money in the bank is generating ever decreasing returns, and investing in commercial property is becoming a less attractive option due to the economic effects of Covid 19 lockdowns.
Rural Subdivision – Landowners & Environment Win/Win
August 2020
Auckland’s rural subdivision rules aim to provide a win/win situation. A land holder gains a valuable new title with the ability for a new dwelling to be constructed, while a valuable contribution is made to the environment.
Sweeping changes to New Zealand’s resource management law
July 2020
The Resource Management Review Panel’s report has been released and recommends sweeping changes to New Zealand’s resource management law. Given the cross-party support for reform it now seems very likely that the RMA will go. Cato Bolam Director of Planning, Peter Reaburn, shares his initial thoughts.
Cato Bolam Director Joe Verryt retires
Joe Verryt, Cato Bolam Director retired this year after 35 years with Cato Bolam.
The Coronavirus Period
March 2020
We at Cato Bolam wish you, together with all our clients and contacts, the very best while navigating the next few weeks of lockdown. With the Government placing New Zealand on Level 4 of the COVID-19 alert system, we would like to advise you how Cato Bolam can continue providing support to you during this time.
