Client Testimonials

Haines Planning demonstrates extraordinary attention to detail and understands client requirements. David and his team of consultants work together collectively to meet deadlines. I have found David to be very commercial and practical. He has a fantastic client relationship focus and is well organised, very knowledgeable, and experienced. His response to the issues and hurdles faced by plan changes is excellent. I would have no hesitation in recommending David and will work with him again on future projects.

Paul Croft
CEO Infinity Investment Group Holdings Limited

The extensive experience and quality of service provided by Haines Planning has delivered countless positive outcomes for Harvey Norman across New Zealand over many years.

Doug Murray
National Development & Asset Manager (NZ), Harvey Norman

Haines Planning has the extensive and broad experience you need to navigate through the intricacies, and winding roads, of Council and legislative planning requirements. The fact that they have “been there and done that” before, combined with their strong technical skills, helps develop a clear and constructive approach.

Nigel Wilkinson
Director of Business Services
Kristin School

Your application is one of the highest quality applications I’ve seen in a very long time (across multiple Council’s I’ve processed consents for). I’ve been used to seeing a lot of subpar applications from many consultants … which can be quite frustrating but this application has been really good to read and easy to follow.

Unsolicited comments from Senior Planner of a South Island based Council for a trade base retail proposal (details withheld).

I highly recommend Haines Planning. It is refreshing working with Haines Planning as they understand the property sector and their clients needs. Their attention to detail, their detailed knowledge of Council consent processing requirements and their proactivity in managing our application through the Council’s reporting systems highlighted their ability to get excellent and timely results.

Bryce Barnett
Property Investor

Understands our business and operational needs, excellent working relationships with regulatory authorities. Always reliable, dedicated and results orientated.

Graham Collie
Chief Executive, Atlas Concrete Ltd

Always provides sound and independent professional advice. Strategically focussed and gets results.

Chris Jones
Managing Director, Southside Group Ltd

Haines Planning continues to provide Arvida with considered and reliable planning advice, excellent service and careful attention to detail.

Jonathan Ash
General Manager – Development, Arvida Group Ltd

From high-level strategy through to project level detail, Haines Planning’s advice is meticulous and professional. Excellent service and results focussed.

Graham Street
Chief Executive, Universal Homes Ltd

Haines Planning’s professionalism and attention to detail enabled Waste Management to secure all necessary resource consents for our new 5-hectare Auckland Office, Yard and Workshops on time and within budget.

Rob MacFarlaine
Senior Project Engineer – Operational and Technical Services, Waste Management Ltd

We have confidence in Haines Planning to provide us with sound, professional planning advice at both the strategic and project planning levels.

Austen Clarke
Director, Clarke Group Ltd

Your town planner must be competent, efficient, cost-effective and professional which Haines Planning are. They deliver results. Their work on the rezoning of one of our commercial properties in the Unitary Plan was exceptional. I have used Haines Planning for many years and I have no hesitation in recommending them.

Neville Lyne
Lyne Property

It is an absolute pleasure working with Haines Planning as they are professional, reliable and efficient. They can always stand from the client’s point of view and maintain a strong collaboration with the client. I would not hesitate to recommend Haines to any of my friends who look for outstanding planning advice.

William Chen
Director, Tecman International Ltd

Haines Planning’s advice is always carefully considered and reliable. Their strategic, determined and principled approach gets results.

Jim Ross
Director, Ross Group Ltd

All the major Australian retail companies I have helped to establish in New Zealand over the past 20 years have used Haines Planning for planning and consenting, with excellent results. Their expertise in large format retail and shopping centre development is well known. Highly recommended.

Ian Hooley
Director, Queensland Property Agents

Haines Planning continues to provide excellent planning services for our development at Tamaki Marine Park. Strategic in their approach, meticulously executed. Excellent results delivered.

Ben Snelling
General Manager, Bledisloe Property

Excellent service, professionalism and careful attention to detail. Sound planning advice and successful outcomes.

Henk Kamffer
Property Developer

Haines Planning’s strategic approach and careful project management proved most valuable. Excellent advice, communication and service.

Andy Chen
Deputy Chairman, ABF Enterprises Limited, Fujian Chamber of Commerce in NZ

I was impressed by their professionalism, organisation, skills and effectiveness … what initially appeared to be an insurmountable task, was achieved in record time. So well was the work done that when presented to Council, it was highly commended by three separate Council managers

Henry B Norcross
Chairman, Westgate Joint Venture

An excellent service. Thoroughly professional with an eye for detail and superb communication skills.

John Hawkesby
Media Celebrity

I would rate them as the best in the business.

Mr I E Calderwood
Jonmer Group of Companies