A Win for Farmers, Buyers, and Biodiversity
A Farmer’s Dilemma Peter Foley is a lifelong Banks Peninsula farmer and a Bayleys real estate agent. His 400ha sheep and beef farm, perched above Akaroa Harbour, had been in his family for generations. But like many farmers in the region, he faced a tough reality: pastoral farming on the Peninsula has become less profitable,…
Read MoreUndeterred by the dirty jobs
It’s a piece of critical infrastructure that all urban dwellers rely on, but one which they’d probably prefer was unseen, unheard and most importantly un-smelt – the local wastewater treatment plant. These facilities are hugely expensive and complex and require frequent monitoring to ensure that they continue to run efficiently and comply with relevant regulations…
Read MoreChristchurch Vertical Datums
Recently Christchurch City Council have updated their official height datum, from Christchurch Drainage Datum to the national vertical datum – New Zealand Vertical Datum 2016. Background: A height datum is a reference surface (zero point) that levels are measured from. A good example of this is “mean sea level”, where heights are measured above the…
Read MoreUnderstanding 3D laser scanning
When it comes to surveying your land, accuracy is everything. We utilise 3D laser scanning technology to offer clients with complex surveying challenges, a quality solution. In this helpful blog, we’ll provide you with an overview of what 3D laser scanning is, how it works, its wide-ranging applications, and—most importantly—how it can benefit your project.…
Read MoreProtecting A Hidden Treasure
High on a lonely Banks Peninsula ridge is a small, unremarkable-looking building which houses something quite incredible. Within its red coloursteel walls is a grand 130-year-old carved and painted hallway rescued from the ravages of time and weather. Rehutai (‘sea spray’ in te reo Māori) was a homestead built near Menzies Bay in 1894 by…
Read MoreA Night to Remember: Our 2024 Client Function
We were thrilled to host so many of our valued clients, partners, and friends at our recent event celebrating two incredible milestones – the legacy and career of our founder, David Fox, and 10 years at our Peterborough Street office. Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of connection, reflection, and celebration.…
Read MoreNavigating Complex Cadastral Challenges
The Pigeon Bay Road Survey At Fox and Associates, we pride ourselves on overcoming surveying challenges with a combination of technical expertise, innovative tools, and time-tested methods. One of our most notable recent projects, the Pigeon Bay Road project, is a testament to our ability to resolve complex cadastral issues while delivering outstanding results for…
Read MoreCraig McInnes Wins Silver at the 2024 Cadastral Survey of the Year Awards
Craig McInnes Wins Silver! We are delighted to announce that Craig McInnes has recently been awarded the Silver in the prestigious 2024 Cadastral Survey of the Year Awards, presented by Survey and Spatial New Zealand at the recent S+SNZ conference in Napier. The Cadastral Survey of the Year Awards celebrates excellence within the surveying industry,…
Read MoreGood Things Take Time
In 2011 Paddy Cotter of Te Wharau Investments Ltd (TWI) approached Craig McInnes and Alex Liggett (then working for a previous employer) to undertake a survey of their title at the corner of Aikmans and Papanui Roads in Merivale, Christchurch. One of the buildings on the site had been damaged beyond repair in the 2011…
Read MoreHappy Clients, Happy Us! Celebrating Our NPS Score
The team at Fox & Associates believes in clear communication and exceeding expectations. That’s why we listen closely to our clients. One way we ensure we’re on the right track is through regular Net Promoter Score® (NPS) surveys. Recently, we surveyed clients who utilised our services in the past six months. And we’re thrilled to…
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