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Proposed Changes to Medium Density Housing
New Changes You may not have heard of the catchily named Resource Management (Enabling Housing Supply and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021, but you probably have heard in the media about proposed changes to planning laws that would allow much more dense development of housing in our biggest cities. This change is in an effort…
Read MoreA fond farewell to Sculpture on the Peninsula
Over the last 20 years, Fox and Associates have been proud sponsors of the iconic Sculpture on the Peninsula; the largest contemporary sculptural exhibition in the South Island. Over the years, this biennial exhibition has showcased the incredible works of leading and emerging sculptors, turning the stunning Loudon Farm in Banks Peninsula into a melting pot…
Read MoreOur Innovative Tasman River Project
River management is a hot topic at the moment, and Local Authorities throughout the country are grappling with the challenge of accurately modelling large areas of riverbed in the most cost-effective way. Traditionally this modelling has been based on cross-sections of the river corridor measured at specified intervals along the river. This is a time-honoured…
Read MoreChristchurch City Council Reduces Development Contributions; Good news for Developers
At Fox & Associates, we constantly search for ways to improve our clients’ financial and development outcomes. Whether by our passion and skills for design, maximising the value of properties, or our prowess in negotiating terms of approval with local authorities. In the last couple of months, the Christchurch City Council have reviewed their rationale…
Read MoreThe Results Are In – NPS 2021
We’re Celebrating a Great Result! At Fox & Associates, one of our core values is ‘Look for a better way’. We recognise that we grow through our ability to be ingenious, innovative and adaptable. For this reason, we continually look to improve our service delivery and ensure your experience with us is the best that…
Read More2020 Port Saddle Weeding Bee
The Port Saddle Weeding Bee initiative supports the long term Lyttelton ‘Port Saddle’ Masterplan project that is currently being undertaken by LPC in partnership with the Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust. As proud sponsors of the Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust (BPCT), the team at Fox & Associates were delighted to take part in this important project.…
Read MoreYour Trusted Advisors in Banks Peninsula
Te Pātaka-o-Rākaihautū/Banks Peninsula is a unique and distinct geographical feature within the footprint of Aotearoa/New Zealand, and it contains a wide variety of landscapes, ecosystems and people. For many people it is the tūrangawaewae of their whanau; for others it is the basis of their economic livelihood; and for city dwellers it is a huge…
Read MoreCovid-19 update to our community – Alert Level 1
To the Fox & Associates Community, We finally did it! We are sure we weren’t the only office in New Zealand to breathe a collective sigh of relief as the move to Alert Level 1 was announced on Monday. Thank you to all of our clients and associates for your patience and cooperation during the…
Read MoreThe Results Are In – NPS 2020
At Fox & Associates, we are always looking for ways to improve our service delivery and ensure your experience with us is the best that it can be. To help us do this, we conduct Net Promoter Score® (NPS) client surveys on a semi-regular basis and recently, sent out an NPS survey to clients who…
Read MoreWorking with the Ferrymead Aeronautical Society
Something we love about working at Fox and Associates is the diverse range of interests across the team, from windsurfing to drag-racing to fishing. You can imagine that the lunchroom discussions are often fascinating and wide-ranging. One of the team has a slightly unusual hobby that has great synergy with their surveying work. For over…
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