Cato Bolam, established in 1972, is an integrated land development consultancy providing planning, surveying, civil engineering, architecture, ecology and project delivery services across Auckland, Northland and Waikato.
We work with landowners, developers, architects, consultants, councils and government agencies to take projects from feasibility and concept through consenting, design, construction and completion.
Our multidisciplinary team brings together planners, licensed cadastral surveyors, engineers, architects and ecologists. We can lead the full project in-house or work alongside other consultants and specialist providers where required.
Our experience spans residential, rural, commercial, industrial, infrastructure and public-sector projects — from two-lot subdivisions and rural lifestyle blocks to multi-unit housing, retirement villages, town centres, major subdivisions and 1,000+ lot master planned developments.
With offices across Auckland and Northland in Orewa, Henderson, Highbrook/East Tāmaki, Waiheke Island, Whangārei and Mangawhai, we combine local knowledge with multidisciplinary capability.
Our services include:
Land development advisory, subdivision and development feasibility
Resource consent and statutory planning
Land development and civil engineering
Stormwater, flood, earthworks and infrastructure design
Architecture and multi-unit development
Cadastral, topographical, boundary and construction surveying
Ecology, wetlands, freshwater, native vegetation, lizard surveys, assessment and management
Project management and lead consultancy
We can also coordinate specialist inputs required for development projects, including land contamination and geotechnical related assessments.
We focus on clear advice, practical solutions, strong communication and delivering projects efficiently from first conversation through to completion.
