Katherine Jarratt
Katherine completed a Bachelor of Environmental Planning in the Society Stream at the University of Waikato in 2025. She has gained hands-on experience through an internship in Cambridge during her studies, where she was involved in several small-scale land use and subdivision projects. She assisted with preparing district plan assessments, resource consents and many other […]
Matangi Mixed use Plan Change
SECTOR LOCATION B&A prepared and was successful in enabling a Mixed Use Zone Plan Change for it’s client. Matangi is a small satellite settlement located south east of Hamilton City at the crossroads of Tauwhare Road and Matangi Road. The site identified as Matangi Factory has a long association with the village and is primarily […]
Fraser McNutt
Fraser was initially involved with the Maungatautari Ecological Trust in the Waikato, in 2005, he pursued his environmental passion and completed a Bachelor of Social Science (REP) in Resources and Environmental Planning at Waikato University (2008). He has since worked as a Planner through to Manager of the Planning Guidance Unit at Hamilton City Council […]
Ruakura LDP Area
SECTOR LOCATION B&A led a comprehensive planning and design for a zoned greenfield industrial development in Hamilton. Strategically located adjacent to the Waikato Expressway and within the wider Ruakura Structure Plan area, this 13ha industrial development has balanced market led industrial lot requirements with a higher amenity zoning that supports more integrated landscape and infrastructure […]
Rotokauri Greenway
SECTOR LOCATION The Rotokauri Greenway is a joint stormwater management project between the Public and Private sector that enables the mainstream channel next to wetlands and water storage ponds – to help manage and improve the stormwater that reaches our waterways. The Rotokauri drain flows into Lake Rotokauri, into the Ohote Stream, the Waipa River […]
Southern Links Growth Area Project
SECTOR LOCATION B&A represent several large land owners in one of the largest Waikato Growth Cells. Several Fast Track applications and listed developments are comprised in this growth area. The SL1 growth area, located on the southwestern boundary of Hamilton, is a proposed area for future residential and industrial development. It’s a key part of […]
Ashbourne – Eldonwood Drive Structure and Plan Change
SECTOR LOCATION B&A is currently providing planning support for the Ashbourne development under the Fast-Track Approvals Act 2024 (FTAA), progressing a Substantive Application following our successful guidance of the project through the referral stage in May 2025.
South Waikato Growth Strategy and Town Concept Plans
SECTOR LOCATION B&A assisted South Waikato District Council to prepare a growth strategy/spatial plan and town concept plans for the South Waikato District. The growth strategy and concept plans guide growth and development over the next 30 years, responding to national policy direction, and will inform upcoming district plan reviews and LTP processes.
Briar Belgrave
Briar is a highly experienced planner having worked in both the public and private sector in Australia and New Zealand. Briar works with private, local and central government clients throughout New Zealand on strategic and policy planning projects. She also has significant experience in the preparation of legislation and national direction instruments for central government. […]
Rebecca Shaw
In 2018 Rebecca completed her Bachelor of Environmental Planning degree at the University of Waikato. After graduating Rebecca spent 18 months at Matamata-Piako District Council as a Policy Planner for their Corporate Strategy and Governance team before moving to the South Island, where she worked for Clutha District Council as a Planner for their Planning […]