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.
Retirement Villages
17 June 2021
Birch Surveyors have been assisting developers with retirement village planning and consenting for the past 15 years. These can be challenging but socially rewarding projects to be involved in. Read full article by clicking the link.
Staff Required
20 May 2021
Birch Surveyors are a Land Development Consultancy and provide expertise in Land Surveying, Planning, and Engineering. We currently have positions available in all of these disciplines and can accommodate staff in most of branches.
Land rezoning in our area
22 April 2021
Concerns of arable land being used for housing, particularly in the Franklin area have been around for decades. The former Borough of Pukekohe boundaries delineated to some degree the extent of urban development. Read full article by clicking the link.
Surveying Careers
22 March 2021
There is a current very high demand for Surveying staff, particularly with those who have professional qualifications. Survey graduates generally find it very easy to obtain employment in locations which suit their lifestyles.
Flexibility
17 February 2021
Its not great to be reporting that we again find ourselves in Level 3 Lockdown, but during 2020, systems were put in place to ensure we could quickly fire up and function with these controls.