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!
Leaders of Industry
Property Development – The Importance of Initial Development Feasibility and Concept Option Analysis
October 2022
At Cato Bolam we work with a large range of clients, from first time developers and investors through to large scale development experts. Whenever we are contacted about a new project one of the first questions that is common across the spectrum, is “what can I do with the site?” For less experienced developers we are also explaining the property development process and offering guidance on where to start.
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.
New Housing Supply Bill – “Single House” zone no longer, three dwellings would be permitted
November 2021
The New Housing Supply Bill, if it becomes law, will force changes to all of New Zealand’s major city district plans. Cato Bolam Planning Director, Peter Reaburn outlines the impacts of the proposed new standards, in particular the significant change to the Single House Zone.
New Housing Supply Bill – Amendment to the RMA – Preliminary Information and Observations
November 2021
Prepared by Peter Reaburn, Director of Planning. The purpose of these notes is to provide preliminary information, advice and observations on the new Bill. While the notes are focussed on Auckland, the new Bill applies to all of New Zealand’s major (“Tier 1”) cities.
Whangarei Urban Plan Changes Now Operative – New Opportunities
September 2021
Whangarei’s new urban plan has become operative. This brings a whole new range of development opportunities for urban areas, including unit titles, town houses and apartments. Simon Reiher, Director of our Whangarei office, outlines what is achievable within the urban areas following these changes.
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.
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.
