Articles
Kevin Birch has been writing articles for local newspapers since the company was established in 1989. Originally these were published on a weekly basis, and are now published monthly. The articles are written with the general public in mind and are informative and usually based on current events pertaining to land development and the Resource Management Act. The company's team of Surveyors in Pukekohe, Auckland and Hamilton ensure that they are up to date and participate in all significant plan changes proposed by Councils in their area and these articles serve to keep the public informed of these changes. Changes to relevant legislation is also discussed, along with articles on new technology, significant changes in the Company, and major events effecting Surveyors, such as the Christchurch Earthquake. Periodically the articles provide information on the subdivision process or explain terminology used in the Industry.
Over the years, we have received very positive feedback from these articles from people from many walks of life, and now provide through these pages copies of historical articles. These are updated at least monthly. Please feel free to browse - selected years can be chosen from the selection tools. If you have any comments on any articles please contact us through the contact page. Enjoy reading.
Staff Required
24 November 2020
No doubt we will remember 2020 as the year of Covid, lockdowns, queues outside supermarkets, roads without cars, facemasks, sports events without crowds, and many other unusual events.
New Technology
22 October 2020
With the rapid advancements in technology over the last 50 years, the Surveyor’s toolkit has greatly expanded.
Upgrade for our Hamilton Office
24 September 2020
Covid has certainly created some new challenges for the way we work, and how we interact. In Hamilton, we have used the opportunity to upgrade to larger premises. This week we moved to our new office in 17 Clifton Road.
Knowing Your Boundaries
19 August 2020
Auckland Level 3 lockdown has put new meaning to respecting boundaries. Life is different depending on which side of the Auckland Council boundary you live on – “lockdown or relative freedom”.
Importance of staff retention
24 July 2020
Since returning to normal operating, the level of activity in our industry seems to have bounced back, and we are seeing increased levels of enquiries from Auckland, through the Coromandel and Tauranga areas and over into the Waikato.
What's Been Happening
25 June 2020
When I last wrote, about a month ago, we had just moved to Level 2, and the country subsequently celebrated when we finally got to level 1. When we compare the situation we are currently in with many others around the world, we can be very fortunate.