Planning & Consenting

Project Director

2016-2020

Outcome:

  • Project capital funding approval by major national bank

  • Resource consenting approval by local government

  • Further design study engaged for long term use case

  • Site divested to syndicated investor with approved plans

Development project study of proposed $30m commercial retail development in Auckland. The business case was assessed over a multi-year timeframe during negotiations with local and government authorities for development approval. Planning was done in collaboration with PBA architects, construction and development advisors Greenstone Group, Tonkin + Taylor engineers, as well as numerous legal, environmental, and specialist advisors to achieve a rigorous business case study and detailed financial overview and project feasibility. Project scope covered analysis of a commercial retail and office centre, cinemas, apartment complex, and hotel, as well as automated building systems such as robotic parking facilities and innovative ventilation systems. Resource consent was achieved following 3 years research, planning and consultation, with high-level financial approval for funding by a major New Zealand/Australian bank, delivering on tangible options for board consideration and approval.

Mixed Use Retail Development

Project Director

2021-2025

Outcome:

  • Project funded through private investment for acquisition & development

  • Planning fast-tracked with site works commencing soon after site acquisition/settlement

  • Further design study engaged for long term use case

  • Site divested to syndicated investor fully tenanted

F&B retail and office site in central Auckland. Project involved feasibility case study, acquisition negotiations, development financing, construction and fit-out planning, marketing & press relations, and tenancy acquisition for multi-commercial leasing. Total associated development value circa $10m.

Legacy Management

Ponsonby’s Shopping Village / Campbell Group Businesses

Manager

2010-2014

Director

2015-2023

Outcome:

  • Consolidation of legacy assets

  • Restructure & amalgamation of entities

  • Re-orientation of property revenue streams

  • Pursuit of new opportunities and expansion

  • Historic records archived

  • Legacy initiatives intact

Primary initiatives:

Strategic planning, project management and leadership of development operations, review and consolidation of assets and legacy media businesses, management of tangible assets and intellectual property, transformation towards commercial property & investment, implementation and management of real estate portfolio, negotiation and restructure of commercial finances and securities involving multi-million-dollar assets, revenues and debts towards organisational realignment, as well as managing complex stakeholder environments with respect to our shareholders, creditors, debtors, lessees, contractors, advisors and local government authorities.