Thomas Consultants Ltd

23/03/2026

The opening of Te Atatū South’s Boardwalks is a major milestone, with more progress underway in New Lynn and Avondale. However, there’s still work to be done to finish Te Whau Pathway. Auckland Council is currently seeking public feedback on its Annual Plan, which will help decide future funding. If you want to see the pathway completed, now’s the time to have your say—submissions close Sunday 29 March.

tewhaupathway.org.nz

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Connecting harbours and communities

26/02/2026

We are excited to be part of the Lifestyle Expo happening next Saturday 7th March, 10am - 3pm at 197 Wishart Road, Helensville.

Come along and check out the great lifestyle subdivision we have delivered for our client, Chris Smith.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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14/05/2024

SPOTLIGHT ON STEVEN MYDLOWSKI

Meet Steven Mydlowski, our esteemed Surveying Team Leader with over 32 years experience in New Zealand surveying. Steven has focused his career on land development in the Auckland region, specialising in cadastral surveying.

His expertise extends to all facets of development, including legislative requirements, scheme plans, resource consent applications, and Cadastral Survey Datasets for Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) where he used to work.

Recently, Steven represented the Auckland Branch of Survey & Spatial NZ in developing guidelines for addressing in-fill developments, providing valuable insights to Territorial Authorities.

A respected figure in the surveying community, Thomas Consultants is thrilled to have Steven on the team.

09/05/2024

Unwind & Connect 👷‍♀️ 👷‍♂️
There's lots of engaging ways we're bringing our teams together over the next few months.
As our team members work from various locations - whether it's in the office, at home, onsite, or across different parts of the country - we understand the value of fostering camaraderie.

How does your team 'check in' with each other?

07/05/2024

The Auckland Unitary Plan (AUP) is the rulebook for subdivision and land development in the Auckland region. It contains all the rules about what land can be subdivided and developed, when that land can be developed, and how.

Our refreshed subdivision guide details the latest regulations and important updates from Auckland Council, along with a clear step-by-step process to ensure everything is completed in the correct sequence.

Download your copy from our website today and keep your project on track. https://hubs.la/Q02wgWhw0

Auckland Council

29/04/2024

What Does It All Mean ??
Curious about land development? This glossary explains key terms in clear, easy-to-understand language, whether you're a homeowner or industry professional.

You're welcome. 😉
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Auckland Council

24/04/2024

Thomas Consultants Engineer Represents NZ at the IWA 2024 Water Loss Conference ✈️

We're thrilled to have our Principal Engineer, Richard Taylor representing New Zealand at the respected International Water Association 2024 Water Loss Conference in San Sebastián last week!

Richard's expertise is on full display – not only is he the sole engineer from New Zealand at this 600-strong conference, but he also presented on the latest updates to the Water New Zealand Water Loss Guideline (which he himself led the development of).

The conference was packed with valuable insights and one workshop Richard found particularly interesting was "Utilising Smart Meter Data'. With several New Zealand water suppliers implementing smart meters, this workshop on how to leverage data from these meters is highly relevant to the work we do for our clients.

Safe flight home Richard! 🛫🇳🇿

21/04/2024

Happy World Earth Day! 🌎

Think you can't make an impact in protecting our planet? Think again.
Impactful Ways YOU Can Help:
1. Support EarthDay.org in their movement
2. Reject fast fashion
3. Join a local clean up eg: Sustainable Coastlines, Keep New Zealand Beautiful or Beautification Trust.
Share what small change you've introduced to everyday life in the comments below. 👇

Here's a shot of our Ecology team inspecting native plant life which is part of their day-to-day along with ecological, wetland, stream and riparian assessments, site investigations, soil and contaminated land testing, environment management plans to better comprehend and conserve the environment we work in.

Shot taken by Soil Contamination Team Leader, Joseph McLay who was recently accepted as Chartered Environmental Practitioner with Certified Environmental Practitioner Scheme.

18/04/2024

💦 National Wetland Restoration Conference 💦

Thomas Consultant Ecologists, Lizette Venter and Melanie Dixon attended last week's Wetland Symposium beside 230 other scientists, community groups, landowners, iwi, wetland managers and students.

Lizette was invited to present at the conference with her research on water flow dynamics for rehabilitation efforts in South Africa, drawing parallels with our own country.

Over the 3-day event attendees learnt about current and planned wetland research including rare species, significant sites, and mapping. Workshops were presented where they studied wetland soils and pasture methods. Plus, a field day trip included visits to various Northland wetland sites to learn about their history and significance.

A big shoutout to the National Wetland Trust of New Zealand organising this event and uniting professionals who share a passion for the well-being of our wetlands.

15/04/2024

LAND DEVELOPMENT IN NEW ZEALAND – WHAT’S THE LATEST?

Land development in New Zealand is making headlines with 3 stand-out articles in the past few weeks. From the introduction of the Fast-track bill to combatting soil erosion in the North Island (and our hotspot town), to addressing the urgent need to tighten asbestos regulations in schools.

Read about the issues surrounding land development are at the forefront of public concern.
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RNZ WorkSafe New Zealand Buddle Findlay MinterEllison

Land development in New Zealand is making headlines with 3 stand-out articles in the past few weeks. Fast track bill and environmental issues

11/04/2024

Subdivision can appear daunting at first glance.

We get it. The many moving parts, processes to follow, and changes to regulations.

Our team has crafted an updated subdivision document to serve as a straightforward and useful guide to take some of that confusion away. As well as timeline, costs, and steps to consider, it outlines the Auckland Unitary Plan and how it has changed subdivision rules over the years.

If you're interested in learning more about what options your land can offer, pop over to our website and grab yourself a guide.
https://hubs.la/Q02svm-F0

Auckland Council

04/04/2024

A study from University of Auckland - Waipapa Taumata Rau which came out this week indicates around 22,000 new homes consented from 2016 - 2021 can be directly attributed to Auckland's Unitary Plan.

This plan has been instrumental in shaping the future of Auckland and provides housing options for our growing population. A study showed that before the Unitary Plan (1996-2016), there was an average of 5.9 building consents issued per 1,000 residents. This number significantly increased to 9.5 consents per 1,000 residents after the plan came into effect (2017-2023).

Auckland Council chief economist, Gary Blick, saw a slower growth path for Auckland rental and housing prices when compared to other parts of the country. However, Blick says this doesn't necessarily mean Auckland is affordable.



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