Stay informed with news, project highlights, and industry updates from Hayson Knell. We share the latest developments across our diverse projects, insights into planning trends, and key changes within the resource management landscape.
It would be hard to find a place in New Zealand that isn’t at risk from at least one natural hazard. The most beautiful places often have multiple hazards. Whakatane is the unofficial natural hazard capital of the motu, being on the coast, next to a river, with an escarpment on a fault line and…
We’re incredibly proud to celebrate three outstanding members of the Hayson Knell team who were recognised at the Property Council NZ Central Property People Awards – each exemplifying dedication, leadership, and impact in the property industry and our communities. Tracy Hayson – Winner of the Women in Property Award Tracy’s leadership, vision, and dedication to…
If you’ve been in the development game long enough, you’ll know one thing for sure: there’s no silver bullet when it comes to planning reform. And while the Government’s overhaul of the Resource Management Act (RMA) is being pitched as a game-changer, the reality is more nuanced – and more complex. Change Is Coming –…
Whether you’re subdividing land, designing a new building, or delivering a complex project, one early decision can have a big impact which is engaging a planner at the outset. Too often, planning advice is sought only once a concept is well underway by then, design changes can be costly, delays are harder to avoid, and…
If you’ve been through the resource consent process before, you’ll know that environmental planning can sometimes feel like a hurdle or another box to tick on the way to getting approval. But with the right planning advice, it can be much more than that. It can be the difference between a rigid, restrictive consent and…
Joining Hayson Knell as a planning intern has been a transformative experience. I was excited to be part of a nationally operating firm where I could contribute to meaningful work and grow both professionally and personally, and that’s exactly what I’ve found. Throughout my internship, I’ve worked on a diverse range of planning projects across…
When it comes to navigating the planning process, there’s a big difference between getting planning advice and achieving planning outcomes. One informs. The other delivers. At Hayson Knell, we’re not just here to interpret rules or list your consent requirements. By gaining approvals that are practical, flexible, and aligned with your project goals, we’re here to…
