Project Pihi Kaha – Whangārei Hospital Redevelopment
SECTOR LOCATION B&A have been giving ongoing planning and consenting advice to Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora for Project Pihi Kaha. The first stage of work willcreate an acute services building that will meet Northland’s unique health needs by increasing service capacity while creating modern, fit-for-purpose facilities that provide equitable health care for […]
Moana Schoffa
Moana completed a Bachelor of Environmental Planning at the University of Waikato in November 2019. Since graduating Moana has worked in a specialist resource management consultancy where she has gained experience on a variety of complex projects, including residential, energy, infrastructure, water security and mining work. Her experience includes the preparation of due diligence assessments, […]
Melissa McGrath
Melissa has 17 years of experience in resource management planning. Melissa has worked for local authorities throughout the Northland Region, most recently as District Plan Manager at Whangārei District Council. During her time at Whangārei District Council, Melissa worked internationally with Pacific Aid, undertaking policy work in Vanuatu. Melissa previously worked in private consultancy, undertaking […]
Laura Bowman
Laura has joined the team at B&A in 2024 as a planner while concurrently completing a Masters in Resource and Environmental Planning at Massey University. She has previously completed a Bachelor of Legal Studies at the University of Otago and has experience working in Local Government. Laura’s experience includes the preparation of due diligence assessments, […]
David Badham
David is a Partner at B&A and manages our Whangārei and Kerikeri offices. He has been at B&A since 2015, and has over 15 years’ experience as a planner across a number of fields, including policy and plan development, land use and subdivision, and iwi and hapū engagement. He is skilled in working with multi-disciplinary […]
Mangawhai Substation Designation and OPW
SECTOR LOCATION B&A applied for and obtained Notices of Requirement for the designation and construction of Mangawhai Central Substation. This was a key infrastructure project to support the growth recently being experienced in Mangawhai.
Ruakākā Solar Farm
SECTOR LOCATION B&A successfully obtained non-notified resource consents from Northland Regional and Whangārei District Councils for the construction and establishment of a solar farm. The solar farm will have 25,000 panels supplying approximately 16.9 MWP of energy.
Puriri Park – Kāinga Ora Development
SECTOR LOCATION B&A provided planning advice and obtained resource consents for a key project of Kāinga Ora’s build programme in Whangārei. The project delivered 37 new homes alongside a multipurpose community room with shared kitchen and terrace which provides a focal point adjacent to the park and fosters community connections.
Te Tai Tokerau Papakāinga Toolkit
SECTOR LOCATION In 2017, B&A collaborated with four Northland councils to create the Te Tai Tokerau Papakāinga Toolkit and a summary brochure. These resources assist Māori landowners with papakāinga developments and provide a framework for future guidance. The project showcases a successful regional partnership supporting Māori land initiatives.
Tāiki ē: Te Tiriti Strategy and Implementation Plan
SECTOR LOCATION B&A supported Northland Regional Council and Iwi/Hapū in developing Tāiki ē: Te Tiriti strategy and implementation plan. The plan sets clear governance and operational priorities to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and outlines partnership obligations in the Te Taitokerau context. It provides a robust framework for implementing Te Tiriti commitments.