Beyond the Tracks: Our Otira Tunnel Scanning Project
The 100-year-old Otira Railway Tunnel running under the Southern Alps between Arthurs Pass and the West Coast is an important piece of NZ’s transport infrastructure, carrying around 70 trains every week – mostly transporting coal from the mines of the West Coast to the port at Lyttelton. When it opened in 1923 the 8.5km tunnel…
Read MoreAlex Wins Professional Excellence Award
The team at Fox and Associates are delighted to announce that one of our team members, Alex Liggett, has been awarded the prestigious S+SNZ Canterbury Peg for 2023. This is a fantastic achievement and a true testament to Alex’s unwavering commitment to the profession and his dedication to making a positive impact on the industry.…
Read MoreFox and Associates Wins Prestigious CSNZ Leadership Award
Congratulations Carl! We’re excited to celebrate some great news! On September 13, 2023, our Managing Director, Carl Fox, was honoured with the prestigious CSNZ Leadership Award at the 2023 S+SNZ Awards. The CSNZ Leadership Award stands as a true testament to Carl’s extraordinary leadership skills and his impactful contributions to both our company and the…
Read MoreRealising the Full Potential of Rural Land
At Fox and Associates, we take incredible pride in serving the rural community. For over four decades, we have been at the forefront of delivering creative solutions that empower you to make the most out of your most significant asset – your land. As trusted advisors, we are committed to walking alongside you, guiding you…
Read MoreMitigating Dam Risks with Fox & Associates
Dam Safety in New Zealand: An Overview In a time when severe rainfall and flooding events are in the news seemingly every week, one aspect of New Zealand’s waterways that gets less media attention is its many dams. There are thousands of dams throughout the country, from vast hydro-electric dams to the small stock water…
Read MoreSetting the Bar High: First CSD Impresses LINZ
We are delighted to share some exciting news about Maciej Wozniak, who has achieved a milestone in his career as a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor. Maciej recently submitted his very first cadastral survey dataset (CSD) to Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) for validation. Maciej’s work received high praise from LINZ, with his survey being rated a…
Read MoreExpert Guidance in the Face of New Dam Regulations
This article was featured in Business Rural Autumn 2023. With new dam legislation coming into effect next year, landowners with significant water bodies or structures on their property will need to be prepared. These regulations aim to prevent dam failures, which could have devastating consequences for communities downstream. New dam legislation requires landowners to take…
Read MoreFrom Sanatorium to Housing Development: Our Connection to Christchurch’s History
Conservationists and historians in Christchurch now have a new reason to celebrate as a rare open-air shelter, which was once part of the Cashmere Sanatorium, has recently been given heritage status. The unique shelter, which was originally used to provide tuberculosis patients with fresh air and sunlight, has a fascinating history to which Fox and…
Read MoreUAV LiDAR Takes Pole Position in Project to Model the Rodin Cars Racing Test Track
Driving along the remote Inland Kaikōura Road near Mt Lyford, the idyllic rural scenery is interrupted by the manicured grounds of a large sealed motor racing circuit. This is Wandle Downs, the home of high-performance racing car builders Rodin Cars, whose production facility and 3 stage test track sprawls over nearly 60ha of former farmland.…
Read MoreAnother Year, Another Fantastic Result!
At Fox & Associates, we hold the value of “people come first” close to our hearts. We understand that our growth and success stem from our strong relationships and client focus. That is why we continuously strive to enhance our service delivery and provide our customers with the best possible experience. To ensure that we…
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