https://www.thepc.co.nz/hiring daily 0.75 2025-05-06 https://www.thepc.co.nz/experts-land-development daily 0.75 2026-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fab3437fb187134269fe3db/18f7589c-d84d-4420-a4ae-15e8df0b43f7/Burnette-O%27Connor.jpg Clear Advice, Deliver On Time, Cost Effective, Creative Solutions - Our People - Burnette O’Connor - Director | Planner BRep (Hons) Massey University, MNZPI and RMLA burnette@thepc.co.nz 021-422-346 Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fab3437fb187134269fe3db/511af4ff-ad13-4758-a6db-6a15a489d4af/Katherine-Simpson-Planner.jpg Clear Advice, Deliver On Time, Cost Effective, Creative Solutions - Our People - Katherine Simpson - Planner Master of Planning (MPlan), Newcastle University, MRTPI katherine@thepc.co.nz 021-422-713 Katherine has been a planner in the private sector since 2016. Whilst studying for her degree, she completed a placement year at Transport for London in the UK and has since worked in both private planning consultancy and large multi-disciplinary consulting settings. Katherine's experience has been focused on consenting in the UK, working within a wide range of services and sectors. To date, Katherine's experience has included work in the infrastructure sector, including within renewables, rail and road projects. She has also worked on behalf of water and utilities companies as well as a number of retail and residential clients. Katherine seeks to take a holistic approach to projects on behalf of clients, with the aim of understanding the full picture from the outset in order to obtain the best possible outcome for their needs and requirements. Katherine originally came to New Zealand on a six month assignment in 2023 and had the opportunity to work within the Auckland Light Rail Alliance. Fast forward two years, and having fallen in love with New Zealand during her first visit, Katherine is now able to bring her extensive consenting experience to the Planning Collective team. Katherine is a chartered Town Planner with the Royal Town Planning Institute in the UK and is looking to obtain her NZPI membership whilst working with The Planning Collective. Out of work, Katherine loves getting outdoors and visiting new places, and can't wait to explore more of the Country. Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fab3437fb187134269fe3db/229eb36c-9e2a-47c4-baae-fe832c7f8480/Kate+Website+square.jpeg Clear Advice, Deliver On Time, Cost Effective, Creative Solutions - Our People - Kate Sanders - Planner BA University of Otago, MRP Massey University, MNZPI Kate has been a planner since 2009. While completing her Masters in Resource and Environmental Planning through Massey University, Kate spent three years as a transport and strategic planner with the Bay of Plenty Regional Council in Tauranga. Following this, she moved to Christchurch where she processed consents for Environment Canterbury before moving to an Engineering and Surveying consultancy working with private developers on subdivision and land use consent applications as well as continuing to provide support to the Canterbury Regional Council with transport planning. In 2015 Kate moved to Hamilton and worked with Feathers Planning preparing land use consent applications under district and regional plans across Waikato. Following this Kate set up independently. Kate brings extensive experience in understanding complex developments under various planning frameworks, project management and providing planning advice for land development projects. 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The consent was granted by independent commissioners with almost no changes to the application submitted despite Auckland Council planners’ recommendation that consent be declined. The consent included land use consent for a 501 unit retirement village complex; a childcare centre for 100 children and 15 staff; commercial space; retail units; and food and beverage activities; with associated car parking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fab3437fb187134269fe3db/d01ab08c-9a36-43ee-b3c1-abb90ad77b56/Screen+Shot+2022-02-24+at+6.01.36+PM.png Town Planning Specialists, Resource Consents - Our Projects Non-complying resource consent (land use, water permit and subdivision) was obtained for the construction and use of 58 two and three-story residential dwellings. These are in duplex and terraced typologies alongside associated car parking and vehicular access arrangements, enabling earthworks and development standard non-compliances in the Future Urban zone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fab3437fb187134269fe3db/1605145208233-HLO1XEDTOVMGI35AW6QQ/P7016891.JPG Town Planning Specialists, Resource Consents - Our Projects Mahurangi West, Mahurangi Hall - alterations to a heritage building and land use consent for an events venue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fab3437fb187134269fe3db/a2fc38b4-d2cb-42ef-9c65-6c4549e2267d/kilns.png Town Planning Specialists, Resource Consents - Our Projects 34 & 36 Sandspit Road - We worked to gain consent for this subdivision of a mix of terraced and detachd one, two, and three storey housing. This will provide living space, but also retains native bush, riverfront trees, and the historic kilns on the site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fab3437fb187134269fe3db/1609308062263-SPOBTUIT3PSH1MQD1G5X/1061766-478749-14.jpg Town Planning Specialists, Resource Consents - Our Projects Te Arai, Shipwrecked Festival - event consent for a boutique music and arts festival. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fab3437fb187134269fe3db/1605125500642-7W3BW7W16DKTB3R0YL6J/resource-management-consultant-nz.jpg Town Planning Specialists, Resource Consents - Our Projects Glendene, Great North Road - mixed use development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fab3437fb187134269fe3db/b4d16b0b-578b-4ee8-b250-d46ad815050d/Riverview-Stage-2-Rural-Sections-02.jpg Town Planning Specialists, Resource Consents - Our Projects Riverview Development - a new subdivision site located in Kaukapakapa providing substantial new housing and development in this rural town. 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Recently The Planning Collective has lodged a private plan change request to rezone additional land to Residential - Rural and Coastal Settlements. The subdivision, land uses and plan change demonstrate quality outcomes responding to the site characteristics and character of Kaukapakapa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fab3437fb187134269fe3db/cfd7495b-eb4c-47c6-9368-653bbf44d4a4/1682550738686.jpg Town Planning Specialists, Resource Consents - Our Projects Silverdale - Consent obtained to develop the growth of Silverdale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fab3437fb187134269fe3db/1605145896345-J13XT68H6IGWE59GYLCX/20150116_145211.jpg Town Planning Specialists, Resource Consents - Our Projects A client of ours recently purchased a property which including the business Jones Road Cider. 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