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15 Church Street,
Timaru 7940
91 Mills Road,
Wanaka
8 Stafford Street,
Dunedin
Level 1, 128-130 Lichfield Street,
Christchurch
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About Us

Providing resource consent, district and regional plan services.

What We Do

Perspective are experts in resource consents, district and regional plans. We also provide a range of other planning, environmental and development services.

Our services include preparing and processing resource consents applications, notice of requirements and private plan changes. We also prepare district and regional plans and policy statements, make submissions on district, regional and national planning documents and provided expert planning evidence for Council hearings and the Environment Court. We regularly act as Hearings Commissioners, conduct due diligence planning checks and provide advice on development feasibility.

Our reputation is built on our extensive experience and knowledge of the New Zealand planning system and our ability to collaborate with clients, Councils, stakeholders and experts and our unwavering dedication to achieving exceptional results.

We solve complex problems, devise innovative solutions, and consistently delivering added value to our clients. We pride ourselves on our well-established relationships with local authorities and key environmental and planning stakeholders. With a demonstrated history of success, we excel in obtaining resource consents, making successful submissions and creating excellent district and regional plans and policy statements.

How we work

At Perspective, we place your needs at the forefront of our service.
We go the extra mile to understand our client’s needs and drivers and offer robust, easy to understand advice paired with exceptional customer service. We are dedicated to solving our client’s problems and representing them to the best of our ability. We have a proven track record of leading major projects and managing diverse teams. Our collaborative approach ensures engagement with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders, to ensure positive outcomes.
Meet Our Team

Gemma Conlon

Director

Gemma Conlon is an accomplished Planner with over 25 years of experience in the private and public sectors across three countries. Her expertise spans resource management planning, development, and planning policy.

Gemma holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Planning, Post Graduate Diplomas in Planning and Business Administration, and is a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute and an Associate Member of the NZPI. She is also an accredited Independent Commissioner. Her extensive qualifications and international experience have shaped her customer-centric and collaborative approach to planning, development, and service provision.

She has also played a pivotal role in establishing a town centre management group, leveraging her skills in stakeholder engagement and project management. Gemma is a valuable asset in any project or design team, known for her adaptability and resourcefulness in achieving results for both private and public sector clients.

Mark Geddes

Director

Mark Geddes is a highly experienced planner with over 25 years of planning expertise in three countries, both in the public and private sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Resource Studies and a Master of Science in Spatial Planning (First Class Honours). Mark is a Full Member of NZPI and an Accredited Independent Commissioner. Mark excels in leading major plan-making projects, providing expert planning testimony in legal proceedings, securing approvals for large-scale developments, and influencing national legislation and policies.

He collaborates effectively with diverse stakeholders, including local authorities, government officials, private developers, indigenous communities (iwi), and community groups.

Mark’s passion is plan-making, notably leading a major District Plan review from its inception. He has a strong track record in public consultation and stakeholder collaboration, a deep commitment to Te Ao Māori (the Māori world), and effective leadership, including chairing local and regional planning groups and participating in national resource management panels.