James Hook Email & Phone Number

Experience:29 years as a Planning Consultant22 years as a Company Director Qualifications: 1991 – Bachelor of Surveying (with Credit) 1994 – Master of Regional and Resource Planning (with Distinction) Member of New Zealand Planning Institute Specialties: - Pre-development planning, due diligence and project advice - Resource consents, submissions, appeals - Expert Evidence (Council and Environment Court hearings) - Commercial, retail, residential (including medium and high density residential developments) - Urban Design Panel presentations - Subdivision and Coastal Consents

Listed skills include Feasibility Studies, Urban Planning, Environmental Impact Assessment, Urban Design, and 12 others.

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  Principal Planner

  Envivo Ltd - Planning | Surveying | Engineering

  Aug 2000 - Present - Auckland And Christchurch

  Envivo is a multi-disciplinary consultancy providing Planning, Civil, Environmental, Structural Engineering and Surveying services. The Planning Team provides comprehensive planning advice and effective resource management solutions for a wide range of commercial, industrial, institutional, residential and mixed-use development projects across New Zealand.As Principal Planner, I am passionate about delivering optimal consenting outcomes on projects across a wide range of sectors for a diverse group of Clients. My expertise includes:· Project Strategy and Leadership· Due diligence investigations and reporting· Development feasibility assessments· Project formulation and strategic development advice· Resource consent applications (Commercial/Industrial, Infrastructure, Telecommunications, Land Development, Coastal)· Assessment of Environmental Effects· Preparation and presentation of Expert Evidence· Environment and High Court Appearances (as Expert Witness)· Policy analysis and submission preparation· Client and Stakeholder relationship management· Briefing and coordination of Technical Specialists· Commercial/Contract Negotiation· Coaching and mentoringI am a member and Director of the Downtown Auckland Rotary Club, a Scout Leader and a committed supporter of youth development across Auckland's diverse communities. We can each contribute to making Auckland the worlds most liveable City by fostering relationships within our communities and promoting greater social equity that enhances our connections and collective well-being.