Joanne Sunde
Jo started her career at B&A in 2005 and recently returned to the fold in 2026 after a few years away gaining further expertise elsewhere in the industry. She has worked on a wide range of complex planning projects, including Fast-track land development, infrastructure projects, large-format retail, residential superlots, and major shopping centre developments. Jo […]
Michael Kibblewhite
Michael is an Urban Designer with extensive experience specialising in urban design and masterplanning. His expertise includes feasibility masterplanning, structure planning and design review across projects ranging from small infill developments to large, multi-stage neighbourhoods. He began his career in surveying, graduating from the University of Otago in 2010 and working in the mining sector […]
Yashvi Shah
Yashvi supports the team through her strong organisational skills and background in operations and systems management. Before joining the firm, she worked across recruitment and compliance roles, supporting teams throughout Australia and New Zealand, where she developed expertise in process coordination, CRM administration, and stakeholder support. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for […]
Lee Hewer
Lee joined Barker and Associates in April 2024 as a Planning Assistant while completing his Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) at the University of Auckland. Now a Graduate Planner, he enjoys working on a range of planning projects. His work includes special character alterations, consent applications, and due diligence assessments.
Natalie Duke
Natalie joined B&A in April 2024 as a Planning Assistant and stepped into her current role as a Graduate Planner in late 2025 after completing her Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) at the University of Auckland. She has been involved in a wide range of projects, including due diligence assessments and land use consents.
Izzy Green
Izzy joined Barker and Associates in April 2024 as a Planning Assistant while completing her studies at the University of Auckland. Now a Graduate Planner, she enjoys working on a variety of projects, particularly consent applications and is passionate about creating positive outcomes for communities through collaborative and inclusive planning.
Lara Clarke
Lara (Larissa) is a planner and adaptation specialist. With expertise in natural hazards, risk, climate change and adaptation planning and community engagement. Experienced in policy development, plan making, strategic planning and consenting across public, private and research sectors. Lara has a BPlan(hons) from the University of Auckland, is an intermediate member of the New Zealand […]
IKEA
SECTOR LOCATION B&A led the planning for the development of New Zealand’s first Ikea. B&A were also involved in extensive engagement with mana whenua and a Transport Working Group which included representative from Auckland Transport and NZ Transport Agency prior to the lodgement of consent documentation. The development features approximately 34,000m2 of retail space in […]
Elm Apartments
SECTOR LOCATION B&A led the planning for the Elm Apartments, a luxury apartment building featuring 15 individual units along with a communal swimming pool complex that incorporates a cabana and outdoor kitchen facilities. The building extends up five-storeys and its position on the northern slopes of Remuera affords expansive views of Auckland’s Eastern Bays and […]
Resido, Sylvia Park
SECTOR LOCATION B&A led the planning for Resido, one the earliest and largest build-to-rent projects in New Zealand. The development, by Kiwi Property, forms part of their wider strategy to developed Sylvia Park into a mixed-use destination and provides 295 apartments as long-term rentals across three residential buildings up to 12-storeys high, located around a […]