Emily Heights

Dave has been involved in the design and management of major residential subdivisions and infrastructure projects across Canterbury.

Dave is a senior civil engineer based over 20 years’ experience in civil engineering, and more than 15 years in project management roles on roading and infrastructure projects. His work spans the South Island, particularly North Canterbury, the Mackenzie region and Christchurch. 

He provides expertise across the civil aspects of land development and infrastructure projects, with experience across the full project lifecycle from initial concept design through to detailed construction design, contract administration and on-site supervision. Dave works closely with clients, local authorities, contractors and subconsultants and helps coordinate stakeholders while also managing cost, quality and programme requirements. 

Dave’s project experience includes the design and management of major residential subdivisions such as Silverstream Estate in Kaiapoi and Ravenswood in Woodend. He has also been involved in large-scale infrastructure projects, including the Shands Road roundabouts and intersections and the Waterloo Business Park development. 

John is enthusiastic and highly knowledgeable in all aspects of surveying, with a strong focus on delivering the best outcome for his clients.

John is a Licensed Surveyor whose work spans a range of land development and construction projects across the South Island - from early planning and survey definition, through to title issue.

His experience includes rural and urban surveying, greenfield developments, rentable area surveys, construction surveying and project management. He's worked on commercial and residential developments, healthcare projects and large-scale subdivisions, often in roles that extend beyond survey work and involve coordination across wider project teams and stakeholders.

John also supports specialist land development projects that require engagement with planning decisions, resource consent applications and civil engineering design for neighbourhoods, and has experience liaising with councils and solicitors on land transfer matters.

John has been a member of the Canterbury Board of Survey + Spatial New Zealand since 2013 and has served as Chair since 2024.

Damienne loves a good challenge and is known for her clear communication and ability to work with councils and stakeholders to help clients navigate planning and consents.

Damienne is a Principal Planner with extensive experience in resource management planning, resource consent applications and land use development. She manages our Christchurch planning team and has over 16 years’ experience working in planning consultancies, with strong knowledge of statutory planning principles.

Her experiences covers the planning aspects of projects of varying scale and complexity across Canterbury and wider New Zealand, including land use development, such as residential, commercial and infrastructure projects. This spans resource consent applications, assessments of environmental effects, site selection and feasibility studies, to preparing submissions, providing expert evidence and council liaison. 

With a clear communication style, strong technical writing and ability to work effectively with councils and stakeholders, Damienne can help with complex planning approvals. She is currently involved in a variety of resource consent matters ranging from complex residential land use and subdivision consents through to regional council applications.