Visit Cato Bolam’s new Mangawhai office at 1B Molesworth Drive and meet the team dedicated to helping you unlock your property’s potential.
Cato Bolam is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Mangawhai office, bringing dedicated, on-the-ground expertise to local property owners, developers, and the community.
Leading the Mangawhai office is Survey Manager Brad Mowat, working alongside Simon Reiher (Director and land development expert) and Myles Goodwin (Planning and Environmental Director). Together, they offer tailored solutions for rural and residential developments of any scale.
“For over 20 years, Cato Bolam has helped shape Mangawhai’s growth, delivering key projects on Estuary Drive, Bream Tail Farm and Te Arai South Golf Course. Until recently, much of this work was managed from Whangarei, Orewa, or even local kitchen tables! Now, it has a dedicated home.” shares Simon.
“Our new office makes us more accessible and allows us to provide a personalised, local service,” adds Simon. “Landowners and developers will benefit from having expertise on their doorstep, making the process from consent to completion smoother and more efficient.”

Strengthening Local Connections
A Mangawhai local, Brad Mowat played a key role in establishing the office. “Mangawhai is a fantastic place to live and work, so setting up here made perfect sense. The response from businesses and residents has been incredible, and we’re excited to strengthen those connections.”
“Being local means we can meet face-to-face, pop out to site, answer questions quickly, and keep projects moving efficiently,” continues Brad. “When timing is critical, having an office just down the road is a game changer.”
Navigating Changing Rules
With the Kaipara District Plan under review, Cato Bolam is ready to help locals understand the current and future planning rules.
“Many rural landowners want to balance succession planning or adding value to their property while preserving Mangawhai’s coastal and rural character,” says Myles. “We can help them explore their options under both the existing and new rules once they’re operative.”

The Cato Bolam Advantage
Cato Bolam provides a fully integrated approach to land development, offering in-house expertise across planning, surveying, civil engineering, environmental management, landscape design, and architecture.
“What sets us apart is our ability to manage every aspect of land development under one roof. We’re committed to overseeing every detail to deliver successful outcomes for our clients.” says Simon.
Visit us in Mangawhai
Ready to explore the potential of your Mangawhai property?
Visit our new office at 1B Molesworth Drive.
Call 09 5534210 or call Brad Mowat, our Mangawhai Office Manager on 027 277 3724 to book an appointment today.
