Recent project examples
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Peacocke Structure Plan Change Review for Hamilton City Council (2019 – ongoing)
Provision of ecological advice through the plan change hearings (ongoing). Report author on the Preliminary Assessment of Effects and Ecological Significance Assessment reports
Huia Water Treatment Plant representing The Tree Council (2021-ongoing)
Advised on the terrestrial ecology aspects of the Council decision through Environment Court mediation.
Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatū Tararua Highway for Waka Kotahi (2020)
Lead terrestrial ecologist for the Assessment of Effects and co-lead for the development of the biodiversity offset and compensation package through resource consenting. Expert witness in Environment Court proceedings.
Auckland Regional Landfill for Waste Management New Zealand (2018 to ongoing)
Lead terrestrial and wetland ecologist for the Assessment of Effects phase, including consultation with local authorities and community stakeholders and appearance as an expert witness (terrestrial ecology) in the conjoint Plan Change and Resource Consent Hearing. Expert witness in Environment Court proceedings for terrestrial and wetland ecology.
Beachlands South Plan Change for Beachlands South Limited Partnership (2021 - ongoing)
Lead terrestrial, wetland and coastal bird ecologist for the Assessment of Effects phase, including the proposed Beachlands South Plan Change Application.
Northern Pathway – Westhaven to Akoranga for Waka Kotahi (2020 – 2021)
Terrestrial ecologist for the Northern Pathway Alliance.
Kaihiku Wind Farm application for Lochindorb Wind Limited Partnership (2023 - ongoing)
Provision of ecological advice on the assessment of ecological effects and proposed effects management package as part of the resource consent application.
Applications for residential helicopter use at 38 Rawene Ave, Westmere on behalf of Quiet Sky Waitemata (ongoing)
Advised Quiet Sky Waitemata on coastal bird aspects of the application.