Greywacke Road

Technically great at all things environmental, particularly asbestos.

Gareth leads our environmental science team and specialises in the identification of contaminated sites and their remediation, management and safe use.

His experience includes investigation, risk assessment, remediation and consenting, and sites associated with chemical manufacturing, aviation, waste management, heavy and light manufacturing, transport, downstream oil and gas, timber treatment as well as defence sites in New Zealand and internationally.

With a background in contaminant hydrogeology, Gareth helps evaluate the potential effects of land contamination on groundwater and surrounding surface water receptors. He’s a Certified Environmental Practitioner Site Contamination Specialist (CEnvP SC) and prepares contaminated land assessment reports to meet NESCS requirements.

Gareth also holds qualifications in asbestos surveying and management. He supported local and central government and private clients following the Canterbury and Kaikōura earthquakes, and also assists with planning refurbishments or demolition where asbestos‑containing materials may be present.

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. 

Colin builds strong connections with clients and helps communities thrive, both professionally and personally.

Colin is a Chartered Civil Engineer with over 30 years’ experience in civil engineering across Scotland, England, Australia and New Zealand. He's held senior roles within multidisciplinary teams, including project manager for multiutility frameworks and design lead on civil and largescale infrastructure projects. 

Colin’s experience includes utility infrastructure, asset investment planning, implementation and client-focused project delivery. Beyond his impressive technical expertise, he brings strong leadership, a personable style and commitment to facilitate successful project outcomes. 

After returning to Scotland in 2014, Colin worked with Scottish Water on critical infrastructure projects. He now applies these insights to New Zealand’s Three Waters initiatives, recognising the potential parallels of both models.