February 2023
The recent extreme weather events across the country have caused slips affecting some properties. Cato Bolam is available to provide services to assist with slip remediation and a detailed assessment of slip damage for both insurance and remedial design purposes.
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!
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.
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.
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.
May 2021
Stormwater 2021, run by Water New Zealand’s Stormwater Group, was held in Tauranga in May 2021 and attended by the Cato Bolam team. We welcome you to learn more about the conference and changes in the stormwater sector.
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.
Nov 2019
Cato Bolam Architecture team is proud to get its first building consent approved for the 33 McKenzie Terraces project.
Nov 2019
This presentation will provide the latest information and discussions to assist you to maximise your property’s potential through subdivision, minor household units, town houses/terraced housing and apartments.
