December 2024
Discover how the recent Environment Court ruling opens new opportunities for rural landowners. Learn how non-contiguous SEAs can now meet thresholds for subdivision or transferable titles, unlocking your property’s potential while enhancing environmental protections.
November 2024
Rural boundary adjustments allow property owners to exchange land, align boundaries with natural features, expand for farming, or improve access. Explore this flexible solution and what you need to know.
November 2024
Considering converting your cross-lease title to fee-simple? Cato Bolam can guide you through every step—from initial surveys to council applications—ensuring a smooth transition to full property ownership. Discover how we can help enhance your property’s value and simplify management.
September 2024
Cato Bolam’s Surveying team recently attended the 2024 Survey and Spatial New Zealand Annual Conference. We talked to the team about their highlights and insights from this outstanding industry event.
August 2024
Whether subdividing to secure the farm’s financial future, creating a lifestyle property, releasing capital for retirement, protecting native bush, or developing a wetland subdivision, one thing people often say is, “I wish I had started this process sooner.”
August 2024
Discover the key updates from Auckland Council’s Plan Change 79 and how they could impact your upcoming projects.
August 2024
The finale to the Pauanui Waterways “The Hammerhead” is underway. Take a sneak peek at our drone shots, recently captured by our survey team.
July 2024
On the outskirts of Moerewa, Ngāti Hine’s transformative social housing initiative is well underway, bringing quality homes, a community centre, and an outreach clinic to Northland. Cato Bolam’s Associate and Architect Principal, Rowan Murray, shares insights about this inspiring project and its unique design.
July 2024
At Cato Bolam, we take immense pride in creating great places in our community that stand the test of time. One such legacy project is the Te Arai 60 Lot Lifestyle Subdivision and Golf Courses – Te Arai Links. Recently, the Cato Bolam team visited Te Arai Links to experience firsthand the fruits of our labour.
July 2024
Housing Minister Chris Bishop announces the Going for Housing Growth (GfHG) programme to address the housing supply shortage. The plan focuses on freeing up land, improving infrastructure funding, and providing growth incentives to increase the supply of developable land and improve housing affordability.
