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Bringing you news and insights on land development across Northland, Auckland, and the Waikato. From local and national planning updates to practical project insights, we share guidance on what’s changing, what’s possible, and how to move forward with confidence.

Environmental Restoration - Where to for Auckland Region?

We discuss how Auckland Council could incentivise the creation of ecological corridors across the region.

Auckland Council Draft Future Development Strategy – Major Changes Proposed

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.

Notices of Requirements and Designations – Strategic Transport Routes Identified

Auckland Council has recently given notice of several Notice of Requirements (NoRs) to protect land for future implementation of strategic transport corridors/infrastructure. These NoRs relate to the Supporting Growth Alliance which is a collaboration between AT and NZTA to plan transport investment in Auckland’s Future Urban Zone (“FUZ”) areas over the next 10 to 30 years.

Rural Resilience through Ecological Enhancement

The flooding in Auckland over the last few months has brought into focus the reduced level of ecosystem services that are in place in rural Auckland. We discuss the opportunities for natural wetlands to act as significant flood storage reservoirs.

Cato Bolam’s new Planning Manager - Kaaren Joubert

We at Cato Bolam are delighted to announce the appointment of Cato Bolam’s new Planning Manager, Kaaren Joubert.

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