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11/10/2026

𝗔 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴.

The September 2026 Survey + Spatial NZ Conference was a particularly memorable occasion for Cato Bolam.

We were delighted to see our Director, Michelle Bain, recognised with an inaugural Mark of Service Award, acknowledging her contribution to the surveying and spatial profession.

The award also marked the conclusion of Michelle's nine years on the Survey + Spatial NZ Board — reflecting her longstanding commitment to supporting the profession, its people and its future.

With six Cato Bolam team members attending the conference and technical workshops, it was a valuable opportunity to connect with industry colleagues and explore the latest developments shaping our work.

From artificial intelligence and emerging surveying technologies to regulatory change and economic trends, the conference provided plenty of insights to bring back to our teams and clients.

Congratulations to Michelle and all the other award recipients!

Read more about the conference and our key takeaways: https://catobolam.co.nz/news/survey-spatial-nz-conference-2026-innovation-industry-insights-and-recognition

10/10/2026

𝗟𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿-𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀

Are you planning a smaller project in Auckland? Auckland Council has introduced two lower-cost options for certain small projects and minor or temporary breaches of planning rules.

Read the full update from Hibiscus Matters / Local Matters:
https://www.localmatters.co.nz/business/council-offers-cheaper-resource-consent-options/

30/09/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝟭 𝗰𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

It’s great to see He Wāhi Rangimārie in Massey taking shape, with Stage 1 civil works expected to wrap up over the next couple of months.

The Caughey Preston Trust is developing He Wāhi Rangimārie, a place of peace, as a supportive housing community for wāhine whai ora (women seeking wellbeing). The completed development will provide 56 homes across a 4.2 ha site, with approximately 2 ha of native bush protected by covenant.

Guided by mana whenua and a design panel of women with lived experience, the papakāinga-based masterplan brings together tikanga Māori and trauma-informed design. Communal whare, gardens, a pā harakeke and māra hūpara play areas will sit alongside the homes, creating spaces for connection and wellbeing.

Cato Bolam has been involved from resource consent through civil design and is serving as Engineer to the Contract for the civil works.

Civil works for the first 24 homes are progressing well, including earthworks, retaining walls, a wastewater diversion, stormwater tanks and treatment systems, water supply and service trenches, all being delivered by March Cato Developments. House construction is the next step.

Cato Bolam is proud to contribute our expertise to help create a community that will become a place of healing for wāhine.

Thank you to the Caughey Preston Trust, March Cato Developments, PJM Project Management, Studio Tira, Resilio and our Cato Bolam team for the collaboration behind this milestone.

29/09/2026

𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁-𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗲𝘁

Recent changes to the development contributions regime introduce an additional consideration for developers using the Fast-track pathway.

For qualifying approvals from 19 September 2026, a territorial authority may adopt or amend a development contributions policy within six months after approval is granted. This means the final contribution liability may not be known at the time of approval.

In her latest update, Cato Bolam Planning Manager Kaaren Joubert explains where the new provisions may be particularly relevant and what developers should consider when assessing project feasibility, infrastructure requirements, staging and funding.

The key is to understand not only whether infrastructure can service a development, but how the cost of new, upgraded or accelerated infrastructure may ultimately be allocated.

Read the full update: https://catobolam.co.nz/news/fast-track-planning-for-infrastructure-and-funding

17/09/2026

𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲

Thinking about subdividing your rural Auckland property in the next five years? The subdivision pathways available today may not remain available under future planning rules.

The Government is progressing legislation to replace the Resource Management Act. Under the proposed system, Auckland would eventually prepare a new regional combined plan to replace the Auckland Unitary Plan. This could change the rules for rural subdivision, including opportunities linked to bush and wetland protection or native planting.

In our latest article, Myles Goodwin, Director and Rural Subdivision Expert at Cato Bolam, explores what these changes could mean for landowners and why now is the time to understand your options.

Find out what the proposed changes could mean for your land: https://catobolam.co.nz/news/considering-rural-subdivision-in-the-next-five-years

To explore what may be possible for your property, talk to Myles and the team about an obligation-free rural site assessment.

10/09/2026

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 | 𝗢𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮

Looking for a marketing role you can make your own, with real scope to grow its impact?

We’re seeking an experienced, hands-on Marketing & Content Lead to take day-to-day ownership of Cato Bolam’s marketing programme.

This varied role combines strategic input with hands-on marketing delivery. You’ll work closely with our senior leaders and multidisciplinary experts to turn technical knowledge into clear, engaging marketing.

The role is part-time, approximately 20–25 hours per week, with flexible hybrid working and scope to shape how your hours are structured.

If you’re a proactive and creative marketer who enjoys turning ideas into high-quality work, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply: https://catobolam.co.nz/job/marketing-content-lead-north-auckland

09/09/2026

𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸, 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗖𝟭𝟮𝟬: 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

September is shaping up to be a significant month for Auckland’s transport and development future.

With North West Rapid Transit receiving Fast-track approval on 4 September, the City Rail Link officially opening on 13 September and revised Plan Change 120 (PC120) submissions closing on 24 September, three milestones are converging.

In our latest article, Cato Bolam's Planning Manager, Kaaren Joubert, explores what these developments could mean for Auckland landowners and developers.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: https://catobolam.co.nz/news/city-rail-link-north-west-rapid-transit-and-pc120-september-update

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: Additional PC120 submissions close at 5pm on 24 September. If you want to understand what the proposed changes could mean for your property or need assistance with preparing a submission, our planning team can help. Please get in touch with us by 17 September to allow sufficient time.

03/09/2026

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬

We’re pleased to share two consented subdivision projects in Coatesville and Dairy Flat. Each demonstrates how careful, site-responsive design can make the most of a property within the Countryside Living Zone.

Good subdivision design brings together access, environmental considerations and the landowners’ goals to create practical rural lots that work with the land.

These consents are a great outcome for our clients and the Cato Bolam rural subdivision team, who worked closely with each landowner to develop and progress their design.

Considering the potential of your Countryside Living Zone property? Book a free rural site assessment to explore what may be possible.

Call 0800 2 CATOBOLAM or visit: https://catobolam.co.nz/services/rural-land-assessments

04/08/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝘆 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Development can be delayed even where land is appropriately zoned if the roads, water, wastewater or stormwater infrastructure needed to support it cannot be delivered.

The Infrastructure Funding and Financing Amendment Bill has passed its third reading and is awaiting Royal Assent. It proposes changes to the levy-funded infrastructure model, including a streamlined approval process, broader eligibility and the recovery of certain operational and maintenance costs.

Once enacted, the framework could provide another funding pathway for larger residential, industrial, and master-planned developments where infrastructure constraints are limiting progress.

Cato Bolam's Planning Manager Kaaren Joubert outlines the changes and what they could mean for developers.

Read more: https://catobolam.co.nz/news/when-infrastructure-is-the-constraint-what-the-new-levy-rules-mean-for-development/

30/07/2026

𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱?

Auckland Council has refined Plan Change 120, retaining additional housing capacity in well-connected locations while reducing proposed upzoning elsewhere. This follows the Government’s decision to reduce Auckland’s minimum housing capacity requirement from around two million homes to 1.4 million.

In our latest article, Planning Manager Kaaren Joubert takes a closer look at where intensification is still proposed, where it has been scaled back, and what the changes could mean for landowners and developers.

With public submissions expected to open in late August 2026, it is worth understanding how your property may be affected.

Read the article: https://catobolam.co.nz/news/plan-change-120-refined-where-aucklands-proposed-upzoning-has-changed/

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