Considering a Development? Why Now is a Good Time to Get Started
New Zealand's resource management system is about to enter a period of significant change.The Government is progressing new legislation to replace ...
Thinking About Subdividing? Avoid These 7 Common Mistakes
For many property owners, subdivision starts with a simple question: could I unlock more value from my property?From the outside, it can look ...
Before Making Succession Decisions, Understand What Your Property Can Do
For many property owners, succession planning begins with one key question: who gets what?But CKL Tauranga Branch & Planning Manager Daniel Brown and ...
Putting Water First: The Philosophy Behind Better Development
When people think about land development, they often picture roads, buildings, parks and infrastructure.But according to CKL's environmental team, ...
CKL Supports Contact Energy’s Glenbrook Battery Project
Contact Energy Ltd’s Glenbrook battery project is helping power a more resilient, lower-emissions future for New Zealand, and CKL was proud to help ...
CKL Hosts Engineering New Zealand Event Exploring Waikato’s Infrastructure Future
In June, CKL was proud to host the Engineering New Zealand Te Ao Rangahau Waikato Regional Project Showcase - an evening filled with insightful ...
CKL’s Ayrburn project recognised at 2026 Arthur Mead Awards for environmental sustainability
CKL is proud to announce that the Ayrburn Hospitality Precinct project has been named Best in Class for Property and Buildings (Projects under $10 ...
CKL Supports Transportation Planning for World Surf League Championships in Raglan
Great to see Raglan/Whāingaroa successfully welcoming thousands of visitors for the World Surf League Championships, with Waikato District Mayor ...
CKL’s role in helping prepare Raglan for the World Surf League Championships
This May, Raglan’s legendary surf breaks will help place the Waikato on the international stage as the World Surf League Championships come to ...
Peachgrove East co-housing development
Supporting better ways to live: CKL’s role in Hamilton East’s Peachgrove East co-housing developmentPeachgrove East, a new co-housing development ...
Flood risk now front and centre for Bay of Plenty buyers — but homes are still selling
Flood risk has become an unavoidable part of buying and developing property in the Bay of Plenty, but those working closest to the market say it’s ...
CKL Supports Traffic Assessment for Hampton Downs Green Steel Recycling Facility
New Zealand’s future relies on smart infrastructure and increasingly, smarter sustainability too.CKL was proud to provide a traffic assessment ...
Expert witness services in NZ: CKL’s role in resolving complex development disputes
Most land development projects are designed to progress without conflict. But when issues arise - whether it’s stormwater impacts, flood risk, or ...
CKL Named Finalist in 2026 Arthur Mead Environmental Award for Ayrburn Stormwater Project
We’re really proud to share that CKL has been named a finalist in the 2026 Auckland Awards for the Arthur Mead Environmental Award.The Ayrburn ...
CKL Welcomes Principal Transportation Engineer Rachel Gasson
We’re excited to welcome Rachel Gasson to the CKL team as a Principal Transportation Engineer.Rachel brings more than 10 years’ experience across ...
Rethinking resource consent: insights from the NZPI Conference
What if resource consenting didn’t feel like a black box?That was the question at the centre of a recent presentation by CKL Principal Planner ...
Spatial Planning Done Right: Integrating Growth, Hazards and Infrastructure in the Eastern BOP
Spatial planning is often described as visionary work - maps, growth areas, long-term aspirations - but vision only becomes reality when ...
Peacocke reaches a key milestone as Hamilton’s southern growth takes shape
A major milestone has been reached in the development of Peacocke, with work now underway on Whatukooruru Drive, a key arterial road that will help ...
Three early checks every property investor should make before buying land
For property investors, the success of a project often comes down to the decisions made before a property is even purchased.While a site might look ...
Keeping the project in play with the right planning advice
When Holly and her husband Shawn set out to open a new dedicated pickleball gym in Tauriko, near Tauranga they thought they had found the perfect ...
CKL Supports Maintenance Works on Historic Hamilton Courthouse
CKL is proud to be supporting the Ministry of Justice and the project team led by RDT Pacific as maintenance work gets underway on the historic ...
Securing Access to a Waikato Treasure: Supporting Pukemokemoke Bush Reserve
Just 30 kilometres north of Hamilton, Pukemokemoke Bush Reserve is a 40-hectare native forest remnant that feels worlds away from the city. Managed ...
Why CKL Chose Tauranga – And Why They’re Still Here
At a recent Tauranga Property Investors Association meeting, Barfoot & Thompson spoke about why they expanded into the Bay of Plenty from Auckland, ...
Opal Drive Pump Station, Pāpāmoa East
Delivering precise ground-movement monitoring for a critical wastewater upgradeTauranga City Council upgraded Pāpāmoa East’s wastewater network ...
