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Practical Auckland property development guides covering site feasibility, zoning, due diligence, planning risk and regulatory change.

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Close-up of a round cast-iron manhole cover set in a concrete collar on bare ground
Feasibility & Planning

17 Oct 2026

What It Actually Costs to Connect Wastewater on an Auckland Subdivision

A neighbour asked $100,000 for two days' access to one manhole. What the civil engineer said was normal, the other routes we priced, and what it cost in the end.

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Panoramic view over Gulf Harbour Marina on the Whangaparāoa Peninsula, with homes on the surrounding hills and the Hauraki Gulf beyond
Feasibility & Planning

11 Oct 2026

Hibiscus Coast Wastewater Capacity: What We Checked on Our Site

Fewer than 2,700 wastewater connections were left on the Hibiscus Coast by May 2026. What Watercare's rules meant for our Matakatia site, from due diligence through to an approved resource consent.

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Aerial view of an Auckland road running past homes and green open land, with the sea on the horizon
Feasibility & Planning

26 Sept 2026

The RMA Is Being Replaced: What It Means If You Own Land You Want to Develop

New Zealand has passed laws to replace the RMA. The rules for your land don't change overnight, but the transition began on 30 October 2026. Here's what landowners need to know, and when.

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CCTV van on Orakei site in Auckland
Feasibility & Planning

10 Sept 2026

Auckland Development Due Diligence: What Two Months on Our Orakei Site Involved

What due diligence on an Auckland development site involves, from the title and LIM to five specialist reports, and why it took about two months on our Orakei site.

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Auckland residential development site during early earthworks, showing retaining, ground levels, and drainage-related site preparation.
Feasibility & Planning

18 Aug 2026

TP108 2026: What Auckland's New Rainfall Depths Mean Now

Consultation on TP108 2026 has closed. Here are the proposed Auckland rainfall depths, what may change for flood modelling, and what landowners should check now.

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Two people on a grass verge beside a manhole, one crouching to check the ground and the other holding site plans
Feasibility & Planning

15 May 2026

Development Feasibility Review NZ: The First Step to Smarter Property Decisions

Before committing to a development site, a feasibility review helps identify risks, costs, zoning constraints, and development potential so you can make smarter property development decisions in New Zealand.

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