CKL Delivers Stormwater and Infrastructure Upgrades at Go Media Stadium
Construction commenced at the Go Media Stadium on the 22nd of January, and CKL is proud to be part of the team delivering critical infrastructure ...
CKL Appoints Andrew Carline as Environmental Manager
We’re excited to welcome Andrew Carline to CKL as our Environmental Manager.Andrew brings more than 35 years’ experience in the consulting ...
Consent-Free Granny Flats Sound Simple – But Not Every Backyard Makes the Cut
For many property owners, the changes in regulations for building a standalone dwelling will be a welcome improvement, saving time and money. But ...
Nikhil Prakash Joins CKL as Principal Engineer in Civil Team
We’re pleased to welcome Nikhil Prakash to CKL as Principal Engineer in our Civil team. Nikhil joins us with over 17 years’ experience in civil ...
What 2026 Is Shaping Up to Look Like for Property Investors and Developers
After several challenging years, early signs suggest momentum is starting to return across the land development and property sector.Throughout 2025, ...
Understanding Flood Risk Under Plan Change 120
What Auckland’s updated flood mapping really means for property owners and developersIn November 2025, Auckland Council notified Proposed Plan ...
The Reef – Delivering Integrated Residential and Commercial Development at Waihī Beach
CKL was appointed in 2022 to deliver the civil engineering design for The Reef, a landmark mixed-use development at 58 Wilson Road, Waihī Beach. The ...
CKL Part of Project Team Delivering University of Waikato Medical School
An exciting milestone for Waikato’s future health workforce was marked recently with a sod-turning ceremony held on site for The University of ...
Directors’ Update – December 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a year that has tested the land development, planning and infrastructure sectors, and ...
The Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill: What the RMA Reform Means for Development in NZ
The Government has released two new Bills to replace the Resource Management Act (RMA): the Planning Bill and the Natural Environment Bill. Together, ...
Ceremony Marks a Major Milestone for the Broadwater Development
On 5 November, project partners gathered in Peacocke for a milestone moment; the karakia and burial of the mauri stone for the new Broadwater ...
CKL Presents Nature-Based Stormwater Solutions at Alpine Lakes Forum 2025
Last week, CKL Director Bronwyn Rhynd joined researchers, mana whenua, policymakers, and community leaders at the Alpine Lakes Forum 2025: Deep ...
Supporting the Te Reinga Bridge Rebuild with Specialist Survey Expertise
CKL Gisborne delivers full survey support for one of NZ’s largest single mobile-crane bridge lifts.CKL’s Gisborne survey team has been a core ...
CKL Appoints Jan Franta as Principal Transportation Engineer in Auckland
We’re delighted to welcome Jan Franta to our Auckland office as Principal Transportation Engineer. A Chartered Professional Engineer with nearly 20 ...
Shaping the Bay of Plenty’s rural-residential landscape
Just west of Tauranga, on the fringes of the rapidly expanding Tauriko industrial area, CKL has recently completed a three-lot rural-residential ...
Granny Flats Without Consent: What You Need to Know
You may have seen the recent headlines about “granny flats without consent.” It’s one of the Government’s latest moves to increase housing ...
Adam Musa Wins Young Achiever Award at Property Council New Zealand People Awards
We’re incredibly proud to celebrate two of our own at this year’s Property Council New Zealand People Awards, which took place last night. ...
RMA Reform Tops the Agenda at TPIA Political Night
CKL shares insights on how legislative change could reshape land development in Tauranga.October’s Tauranga Property Investors Association meeting ...
Helping Waikato University Meet Growing Demand for Student Housing
The University of Waikato is experiencing strong growth in both domestic and international student numbers, and with that comes increasing demand for ...
Achieving Water Quality Goals through Nature-Based Design
At the recent Water New Zealand Stormwater Conference & International Water Association Conference, CKL’s Environmental Team Leader, Bronwyn Rhynd, ...
Helping Simply Funerals Find Their New Home in Hamilton
When family-owned business Simply Funerals set out to move their Hamilton facility from Wairere Drive to Te Rapa Road, they knew the planning process ...
Welcome Matías Silveira, Environmental Engineer, to the CKL team
We’re pleased to welcome Matías Silveira, Environmental Engineer, to the CKL team. Originally from Argentina, Matias began his career as a ...
CKL sponsors the CKL Property Professional of the Year Award
CKL is proud to be sponsoring the CKL Property Professional of the Year Award at the upcoming Central Property People Awards 2025, a night dedicated ...
Flood hazard information is now a key factor in Hamilton’s property market
CKL director Bevan Houlbrooke recently shared his perspective with the Waikato Times on how new flood maps are shaping buyer behaviour, and why ...
