Welcome to MarlboroughRM
I’m Catherine Hammond, a resource consent and planning expert based in Marlborough, NZ.
Whether you are planning a new development, needing to apply for a new consent to allow for an existing activity to continue, or managing an environmentally sensitive project, I am here to help manage your resource consent, due diligence, or planning assessment.
I can help you with the following resource consent and planning services:
Resource consent applications
Professional, well-structured resource consent applications across the full range of consent categories, ensuring your project complies with Marlborough District Council requirements and proceeds smoothly.
Planning assessments
Detailed planning assessments to identify risks and opportunities early, saving you time and money in the long run.
Due diligence advice
Tailored due diligence advice so you can make confident, informed decisions before purchasing land or starting a new project.
Pre-application support and Council liaison
I will help you navigate pre-application discussions with the Council, ensuring your proposal is sound before formal submission.
Resource consent compliance
Avoid formal compliance action by ensuring you’re meeting all of your resource consent obligations. Drawing on my extensive knowledge and your unique conditions, I’ll advise appropriate methods to ensure you’re ticking the right boxes. When it comes to work within rivers, I can also prepare riverbed activity notifications as required.
Changes to existing consents
Sometimes, our projects or existing developments change, which often means your consent conditions need to change. With your existing consent and new plans in mind, I can ensure your conditions are altered to cover or meet new requirements.
Why work with me and MarlboroughRM?
Local expertise
I live at my Awatere Valley farm and have been working across Marlborough in the resource consent industry here for two decades. I understand the district’s planning rules, environment, and development goals.
Clear, concise applications
I communicate your project in a way that meets planning requirements and speaks the Council’s language.
Personalised service
No two projects are alike. I work closely with you to create tailored solutions that fit your goals.
Who I work with
• Property developers
• Private landowners
• Farmers, wine companies and investors
• Architects and legal professionals
• Environmental consultants
• Water companies
• Surveyors, engineers
• Local iwi and community groups
• Businesses and commercial operators
MarlboroughRM – Professional resource consent applications and planning advice, right here in Marlborough.
As a resource consent consultant, I approach every project with curiosity, care, and a genuine interest in helping others succeed. Planning isn’t just about compliance, it’s about enabling people to use land wisely, contribute to their community, and protect what makes Marlborough special.
Let’s get started.
If you need a trusted partner to manage your resource consent, due diligence, or planning assessment, MarlboroughRM is here to help.
