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Giving Back at Birdlings Flat
The Fox and Associates team recently joined forces with our friends at e2environmental for a weeding bee at Birdlings Flat. It was a brilliant day out in the fresh air, working together, getting our hands dirty, and giving back to the land that means so much to us. We were volunteering alongside the Banks Peninsula…
Read MoreThe Drain That’s a Pain (and falls partly in the Domain)
Sometimes a seemingly obvious solution can turn into a major obstruction, and so it was with a Council-owned drain along one boundary of a development in Casebrook. The drain in question was a so-called “box drain” of the type common all around Christchurch. It was about 1.5m square with timber sides held apart at the…
Read MoreSetting the Benchmark: The New Era of Cadastral Licensing
Craig McInnes, a director at Fox and Associates, is helping to shape the future of surveying in New Zealand through his role on the Cadastral Surveyors Licensing Board. As a long-serving board member, Craig is at the forefront of setting national standards for cadastral surveyors. He is championing modern, accessible pathways into the profession and…
Read MoreUAV Surveying: Smarter Data, Faster Projects
When time, accuracy and safety matter, UAV Surveying delivers. At Fox and Associates, helping clients unlock the full potential of their land starts with obtaining the right data. UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Surveying is one of the most powerful tools in our kit. It’s transforming the way land is measured, mapped, and managed across New…
Read MoreUSV Surveying: A Smarter Way to Measure the Water
When it comes to understanding the landscape, we believe that what lies beneath the surface is as important as what’s above it. That’s why Fox and Associates offers cutting-edge USV (Unmanned Surface Vehicle) surveying solutions, giving you detailed, safe, and efficient insight into the underwater world. What is USV Surveying? USV Surveying uses a compact,…
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,…
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