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Specialists in all aspects of
planning and urban design

About Us

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Overview

Barker & Associates is a specialist planning consultancy founded in 1997. Today B&A has a team of more than 45 planning and urban design staff operating out of Kerikeri, Whangārei, Warkworth, Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Cambridge, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown and Wānaka offices. We service clients nationwide and undertake projects of all sizes.

Our Services

Resource consent applications
Notices of requirement and outline plans
Urban design
Plan changes and submissions
Master-planning
Due diligence reports
Strategic policy advice

Evidence for Council and Environment Court hearings
Iwi consultation and joint management agreements
Third party liaison: Councils, Heritage New Zealand, NZTA

Our People

At B&A, we are a dynamic team who have a huge amount of experience and specialist knowledge in all planning services.

Join the team / current openings

If you would like to join the B&A team, get in touch by sending us your CV and a covering letter to jointheteam@barker.co.nz

Natural Hazards Planner

Nationwide

Intermediate/Senior Planner

Auckland

Planner - All Levels

Hamilton

Planner – All Levels

Hawkes Bay

Intermediate/Senior Planner

Christchurch

Planner – All Levels

Central Otago

John Irving - Studio John Irving ltd

"I have worked with Gerard and Barkers on dozens of residential projects, every project is unique and minefields are deftly negotiated. I can honestly say every one of them has been managed with skill, humour and panache. Most importantly they get great outcomes and make me look good! I love working with these guys."

Ken Crosson and Paul Clarke - Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects (Auckland) Ltd

"CCCA have had a very successful association of more than 21 years with B&A. We have enjoyed working with them & their team on an array of different project types. They work knowledgably, efficiently & on time.Should you wish to contact us directly please do not hesitate to do so."

Murray Hood - Project Director AEP (2008-2011)

“Barkers developed a unique strategy that allowed for input from all the Councils in such a way that a consensus of approach was readily achieved. Barkers were a great team to work with and achieved all the required objectives, within the sometimes demanding timeframes”.