IN THE MATTER
of the Resource Management Act 1991 (“RMA” or “the Act”)
AND IN THE MATTER
of an application under section 88 of the Act to NAPIER CITY COUNCIL (ref RMA19006) by DURHAM PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LIMITED to subdivide and develop the Main Residential Zone at 16 and 38 Willowbank Avenue, Te Awa, Napier.
STATEMENT OF EVIDENCE OF MATTHEW PETER HOLDER PLANNING 1.
INTRODUCTION
1.1
My name is Matthew Peter Holder. I am the Director of the firm “Development Nous Limited”, which practices as a Town Planning and Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy with offices based in Hastings and Palmerston North. Qualifications and experience
1.2
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Resource and Environmental Planning conferred by Massey University. Prior to my role as Director at Development Nous Limited, I was the NZ Planning Manager and a Principal of the company Cardno Ltd - a multi-disciplinary consultancy with offices throughout New Zealand and worldwide. I am a full member of the New Zealand Planning Institute, a Certified Resource Management Commissioner and a member of the Resource Management Law Association.
1.3
I have been engaged in the field of Resource and Environmental Management for approximately 25 years.
My experience includes providing advice with respect to
resource consents, Environmental Impact Assessments and District Plan policy. My experience covers employment in both local government as well as the private sector in various parts of New Zealand. 1.4
This evidence is given in respect of resource consent application RMA19006 (“Application”) by Durham Property Investments Limited (“Applicant”) to Napier City Council (“Council”) for the development of 162 dwellings and a staged subdivision of 181 lots, at 16 and 38 Willowbank Avenue, Napier (“Site”).
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