Experience

Haines Planning

• New Zealand
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Planning Consultant

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  Working with investors, international commercial clients, and large developers in development consulting, private plan change requests, project management of large developments, and formulating strategy in the real estate and development space. Providing principled advice to clients on generating value in environmental, architectural, social, and commercial outcomes for their investments. Working with investors, international commercial clients, and large developers in development consulting, private plan change requests, project management of large developments, and formulating strategy in the real estate and development space. Providing principled advice to clients on generating value in environmental, architectural, social, and commercial outcomes for their investments.



Auckland Council

• New Zealand
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Resource Consents Planner

  • Mar 2016 - Oct 2018

  Consents planner for the Devonport-Takapuna team in early 2017, soon after the implementation of the Auckland Unitary Plan. Involved in everything from controversial heritage and special character work, to multi-unit land use driven infill development, to luxury real estate, commercial developments, work on regionally significant landscapes, and more. Gained an extensive knowledge about the consenting process and RMA functions, along with client-friendly solutions and service.

• Planning Information Advisor

  • Mar 2016 - Apr 2017

  Advised property owners, investors, professionals, and members of the public on planning regulation, process, property information, and legal matters. Worked from 2016, during the implementation phase of the ground-breaking Auckland Unitary Plan, being at the forefront of providing information and interpretations of the new planning regime. Our team managed this transition with incredible efficiency, becoming the most robust team in the organisation, and gained us a native in-depth understanding of the Plan, its interpretations, and implications for clients and the community.