Our planners prepared and lodged resource consent applications and Assessments of Environmental Effects (AEEs), supported statutory assessments under the Resource Management Act, and advised on relevant National Environmental Standards, including NES‑CS and NES‑TF. The team coordinated inputs such as contaminated land investigations and engineering assessments, ensuring each site responded appropriately to its environmental and operational context.

Consenting across multiple jurisdictions required a tailored yet consistent approach. At some sites, historical airport activities had resulted in elevated soil contamination levels, requiring careful management under NES‑CS. Other constraints included earthworks limits, flood risk, underground services, and integration within live airport environments. Radiofrequency emissions also require a clear assessment and communication to demonstrate compliance with health standards.

Our proactive and collaborative approach enables efficient consenting and reduces approval timeframes. Early engagement with councils, clear environmental assessments, and strong coordination across disciplines helped streamline the process. At Timaru, for example, the application was processed without requests for further information, demonstrating a well-resolved and robust approach.

The programme will deliver improved safety and reliability across New Zealand’s aviation network, strengthening emergency response capability and reducing reliance on GPS systems. It highlights how complex, multi-site infrastructure can be successfully implemented through coordinated planning, technical integration, and strong collaboration.