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Here’s the latest on the New Zealand Government’s position regarding Land Use Capability (LUC) Class 3 land under the National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPS‑HPL):  What’s happening with LUC 3 land? Cabinet has agreed to remove LUC 3 land from the NPS‐HPL restrictions. This change is part of Phase 2 of the government’s Resource Management Act reforms and

Are you a rural landowner looking to unlock the potential of your property but unsure about the potentially complex regulations and processes involved in land development? Or are you wondering where your river boundary actually is? And who owns what? At Survus Rural, we can help you with our extensive experience in rural land development

The Benefits of Subdividing Rural Land In New Zealand's evolving rural landscape, more and more landowners are looking into subdivision as a strategic move to optimise their property's value and make the most out of what they've got. Whether it's for succession planning, financial gain, or adapting to changing land use needs, subdividing their rural

National Policy Statement – Highly Productive Land: Important Update The NPS-HPL came into force on 17 October 2022, with most provisions having immediate effect, placing restrictions on rezoning, subdivision and land-use proposals on land that meets the transitional definition of HPL (Land Use Capability (LUC) classes 1–3, with some exceptions). We must fully comply with the

How the Te Tai O Poutini Plan (TTPP) affects all of the West Coast As you may be aware, particularly if you live on the Coast, all three District councils on the West Coast are going through a District Plan change process, with the introduction of the Te Tai O Poutini Plan (TTPP). The new

National Policy Statement – Highly Productive Land: What rural landowners need to know The NPS-HPL came into force on 17 October 2022, with most provisions having immediate effect, placing restrictions on rezoning, subdivision and land-use proposals on land that meets the transitional definition of HPL (Land Use Capability (LUC) classes

KPMG Agribusiness Agenda 2024: What rural landowners need to know This agenda addresses the work of our farmers, growers, fishers, foresters, and processors across the country. It outlines how soft commodity prices, high input costs, high inflation and interest rates have hit the sector hard over recent years. Rural landowners need to understand how this

When you’re looking to subdivide there’s an abundance of information online, from technical industry articles through to casual comments on Facebook and Quora. Instead of rehashing the same old pieces of advice, we asked our awesome team: “If your family or friends were subdividing, what would be your top advice (other than engaging Survus

Are you too late to the subdivision party? With interest rates back on the rise and construction costs increasing, you may be wondering if residential development has hit its peak. With predicted demand for new housing over the next ten years remaining strong, the best time to invest in your land assets is “when