Marne Cole
Marne holds a Bachelor of Environmental Planning (Science and Environment) from the University of Waikato and began her career at Waipā District Council before joining Barker & Associates in 2023. Marne works across a broad range of complex residential, commercial, industrial, subdivision and rural land use projects throughout New Zealand. She is skilled at bringing […]
Horticultural ACPS Planning
SECTOR LOCATION B&A has long-standing relationships in the horticultural sector, which is rapidly expanding in the Waikato Region. We have successfully obtained numerous non-notified resource consents for highly contentious kiwifruit Artificial Crop Protection Structures (ACPS), with approvals for orchards up to 90 hectares. Our Cambridge office also specialises in horticultural land uses and subdivisions, including […]
Leamington Mixed Use
SECTOR LOCATION B&A secured non-notified resource consent for a mixed-use residential and commercial development in the heart of Leamington. The project modernises the existing commercial village and introduces architecturally designed apartment living.
Moore Street Residential
SECTOR LOCATION B&A has delivered multiple non-notified resource consents for high-density infill developments in Cambridge. A highlight is a 10-unit duplex project by award-winning local practice Christopher Beer Architects, replacing two existing dwellings in central Leamington.
Taylor Street Residential
SECTOR LOCATION B&A obtained resource consent for a high-density residential development opposite Cambridge High School and the Cambridge green belt. Designed by Christopher Beer Architects, the project replaced a single dwelling with five modern family homes. Completed in 2022, it received a Housing Award in the 2023 NZ Institute of Architects Waikato/BOP Awards and was […]
Cambridge Mixed Used Precinct
SECTOR LOCATION B&A managed the full resource consent process for a mixed-use precinct within the Cambridge Residential Zone, securing approval on a non-notified basis. The development delivers essential medical services to Cambridge and the wider rural Waipā area, alongside supermarket and gym tenancies, supporting the growing needs of Cambridge’s C2 and C3 growth cells.
Hautapu Industrial Plan Change
SECTOR LOCATION B&A played a key role in Plan Change 17, which involved the rezoning and consenting of approximately 15 hectares of rural-zoned land to Industrial in Hautapu, Cambridge. Working alongside our client, Kama Trust, we initiated the plan change before it was adopted by Waipā District Council during the process. The area is now […]
Taupō Commercial Precinct
SECTOR LOCATION B&A obtained a suite of land use, subdivision, and regional consents for a major commercial precinct beside the Eastern Taupō Arterial (State Highway 1). The development includes a 9,000m² Bunnings Warehouse, multiple drive-through fast-food premises – including the first Popeyes in New Zealand – and a petrol station.