Your Partner In Property & Planning
About
We are a specialist planning and property consultancy delivering practical, tailored solutions to clients across the public and private sectors in New Zealand.
From property due-diligence and acquisitions to resource consents, our experienced team combines technical expertise with a collaborative and practical approach. We work with landowners, developers, councils, community groups and government agencies to help turn aspirations into sustainable outcomes.
Our Services
What we do
Planning Services
- Resource consent preparation
- Resource consent processing services
- Planning due diligence and feasibility advice
- Notices of requirement and outline plans
- Expert planning evidence for hearings
- Consultation with stakeholders and coordination of experts
- Strategic planning advice
- In-house secondments and interim resourcing cover
Property Services
- Lease reviews and negotiations
- Property portfolio reviews and strategies
- Acquisition of land related to network utilities and infrastructure projects
- Site selection and analysis
- Development feasibility advice
- Project management and coordination
- Market assessments and demand analysis
- Consultation with stakeholders
- In-house secondments and interim resourcing cover
Our Team
Lahiru Wijewardhana
DIRECTOR & SENIOR CONSULTANT
Lahiru has nearly 20 years of experience in the planning and property industry, advising public and private sector clients on a wide range of projects, including infrastructure, residential, commercial, retail, education, and community developments. He is known for his strategic thinking, pragmatic approach, and ability to deliver effective solutions. Lahiru holds a Bachelor of Planning from the University of Auckland and is a full member of the New Zealand Planning Institute.
M 021 917 207
Sophie Randell
SENIOR PROPERTY CONSULTANT
Sophie brings over 17 years of experience across the property industry, spanning corporate real estate, infrastructure, housing, education, iwi, and community sectors. She has worked with central and local government agencies, including Auckland Council, Kāinga Ora, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, and the Ministry of Education, as well as private sector clients. Sophie is recognised for her expertise in stakeholder engagement, property acquisition, project management, and strategic advisory, and for delivering practical solutions that achieve positive, lasting outcomes. She holds a Bachelor of Business Studies in Property Management and Valuation from Massey University.
M 022 691 4234
Sarah Wood
SENIOR PLANNING CONSULTANT
Sarah brings experience across both the public and private sectors, providing practical planning advice to landowners, developers, and councils. She has extensive expertise in resource consents, development feasibility, district plan interpretation, stakeholder engagement, and due diligence, and is valued for her ability to navigate complex planning processes and deliver workable outcomes. Her experience also includes processing resource consents for local authorities, giving her insight into both regulatory and client perspectives. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Planning from the University of Waikato.
M 027 842 6585
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