URBAN PLANNING SOLUTIONS is a small planning consultancy based in Auckland.  We have over 10 years resource management experience in both local govenment and private practice. Our Field of Expertise: Preparation of Resource Consent Applications - Evaluation and provision of Assessment of Environmental Effects, providing advice on mitigation, analysis of District Plan provisions, consultation with consent authorities and affected parties, presenting evidence at hearings and providing advice regarding appeals. Project Management - Co ordinating the input of different technical disciplines and managing project development with an emphasis on environmental issues. Expert Evidence - Providing expert evidence at Council Hearings Statutory Planning and Policy Preparation - Reviewing Plan Changes, and other statutory and non-statutory documents on behalf of clients, providing advice on submissions, making submissions, and preparing expert evidence at Council Hearings. Management Plans - Prescribing long term management policies and strategies for reserves and parks, to provide for their development and implementation, whilst providing protection and enhancement of their individual attributes, i.e. recreation, historic and conservation values. Research and Planning Studies - Undertaking research and planning studies for clients on matters related to statutory planning and resource management. Preparation of land use studies and strategies. Preparation of systems and processes to drive improved environmental outcomes through behavioural changes. Contact: Director, Lauren Hawken BREP, NZPI for further information and services. Phone: 09 575 0670 Mobile: 021 078 4649 Fax: 09 575 3135 Lauren@urbanplanning.co.nz