Plan Smart.
Build with Certainty.
Rushed project planning for new builds can lead to budget and time blowouts, and poorly managed line upgrades can result in landowner disputes, breaches of existing use rights, and costly delays.
Our planning and property experts help electricity network operators avoid these risks by supporting the design, property rights acquisition, consenting, and delivery of line and substation projects.
With over 25 years of experience, Align is a trusted partner in delivering projects that power Aotearoa’s future.
Don’t risk delays – connect with our team today so we can help you deliver with confidence.
Resource Management Reform: What It Means for Electricity
Jo Michalakis, Align Planning Manager, presented at EEA2025 on resource management reform and what it may mean for the electricity sector.
New Zealand’s planning system is undergoing major reform, shifting from the Resource Management Act to the new Planning and Natural Environment Acts. Jo explored these changes, including the role of Spatial Plans in identifying electricity line routes and how new national direction could streamline consenting and approvals for electricity assets.
Ensuring electricity operators understand the new framework will be key to delivering future ready projects that support New Zealand.
To learn more, click below for the full paper.
Our Expertise
Align’s extensive experience ranges from successfully project managing and undertaking the route and site selection, consenting and property aspects of major transmission and distribution projects to providing resource consenting services and property advice for maintenance and upgrades. No project is too big or small for Align’s industry specialists.
Strategic Land and Planning Advisory
Route and Site Selection for Lines and Substations
Easement Acquisition and Negotiation
S.23 Electricity Act Upgrade Advisory
Community and Stakeholder Engagement
Resource Consents, Designations and Approvals
Land Disposal and Technical Property Services
Find out how our expertise can help deliver your next project with certainty
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