OUR SERVICES

We’RE small dynamic team passionATE ABOUT connecting people to the outdoors WITH creative spaces THAT reflect the needs of the USER while highlighting the unique qualities of the surrounding environment.

WHO WE SERVE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

We support local government, designing and delivering projects for local boards, parks, open spaces and centres. We take care of all aspects of consent preparation, consultation, design, and delivery to make sure your project is delivered without surprises. We also provide planning and landscape architecture advice as subject matter experts for resource consents processed by council. WLA is an approved council vendor with Prequal certification and public liability and general insurances.

MANA WHENUA

We’re passionate about working with mana whenua to support cultural projects and outcomes, and incorporating these in public projects and spaces. We have experience working within co-governance models and delivering Māori led projects. We understand the responsibilities and opportunities within the Resource Management Act (RMA) and working with Ngā Mātārae (Māori Outcomes Department, Auckland Council) within local government for improved Māori outcomes.

pRIVATE SECTOR

WLA are experienced in providing expert advice and supporting development projects with planning and landscape architecture services. With experience on design review panels, we can provide advice on how best to achieve the landscape and urban design outcomes for urban development and subdivisions, transferrable rural titles, residential, commercial and public projects. We have a great understanding of cost-effective design solutions and where best to get bang for your buck. With our unique coverage of planning and landscape architecture we are a very strong choice for your next project, especially where landscape outcomes are crucial.  

RESIDENTIAL

Landscape architecture can transform your outdoor environment’ from ordinary into exceptional. WLA is well positioned to help you with resource consenting and landscape design for your residential project, from renovations, new builds to subdivisions. We have experience across urban and rural environments and understand council’s expectations, providing you with all the advice you need to proceed with confidence. Our depth of experience allows you to pre-empt and manage the pitfalls associated with subdivision, development, and local authority processes. 

An image of a beautiful garden pathway, lined with brown stones with an evergreen border of mondo grass, buxus and ligularia. Nikau palms creating a lush subtropical vibe.
A decorative blue circle hovers over an image over a sub tropical garden

WHAT WE DO

Landscape architecture

We provide landscape design at all scales, concept to delivery. Hard and soft landscape design for residential, civic, commercial, and institutional environments.

  • Resource consent plans and reports

  • Design, documentation, and supervision

  • Town centre and streetscape

  • Subdivision and development

  • Infrastructure and stormwater

  • Parks and play

  • Commercial

  • Institutional

  • Design review

  • Landscape expert witness

planning & RESOURCE

We take care of planning and resource management and advice for developers, councils, local boards, and Mana Whenua.

  • Resource consent assessment, advice, and strategy

  • Resource consent applications

  • Submissions

  • Expert witness

  • Parks and reserves expert

  • Community project

  • Infrastructure

  • Policy analysis and development

  • Reserve Management Plan

  • Community, stakeholder and Iwi consultation

project Management

We assist with project management planning, consultation and delivery for councils, local boards, and Mana Whenua:

  • Feasibility, investigation and design

  • Procurement

  • Project planning and reporting

  • Tender coordination and management

  • Business consultation

  • Contract management and budget control

  • Park development, active recreation and cycle trails

  • Sign assessment and bi-lingual art delivery.