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Why Stormwater Management Is Non-Negotiable in Christchurch

Stormwater isn’t just a technical box to tick in Christchurch’s subdivision process, it’s one of the most scrutinised and impactful aspects of land development.

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What Is an Engineering Approval and Why Is It So Important?

If you’re developing land or subdividing property in Christchurch, one of the most critical and often misunderstood steps is securing engineering approval.

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What Civil Engineers Consider When Designing Accessways and Driveways

In subdivision and land development projects, accessways and driveways often seem like minor details.

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What to Expect During a 223 and 224c Certification Process

If you're nearing the end of a subdivision project in Christchurch, you’ll soon encounter two key certification stages under the Resource Management Act: Section 223 and Section 224c.

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What Christchurch Developers Need to Know About Earthworks Design

Earthworks are one of the first, and most critical, steps in preparing a site for subdivision or development.

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Understanding As-Built Surveys and When You Need One

If you're undertaking a subdivision, infrastructure upgrade, or any civil construction project in Christchurch, you'll likely hear the term "as-built survey" come up near the end of the process.

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What Is a Scheme Plan, and How Does It Support Subdivision?

If you're planning a subdivision in Christchurch, one of the first documents you'll hear about is a scheme plan.

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How to Choose the Right Civil Engineer for Your Project in Christchurch

Whether you're subdividing land, building a new home, or developing a large-scale residential block, choosing the right civil engineer can make or break your project.

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Top Engineering Mistakes That Delay Subdivision Projects in Christchurch

Subdivision projects in Christchurch can be complex, and minor oversights in the engineering phase can trigger major delays.

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CIVIX Christchurch

Civix Christchurch is open!

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New Shareholder

Civix is proud to announce Brandon Birkenstock as its newest shareholder!

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New Shareholder

Civix is proud to announce Rob Mears its newest shareholder!

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New Shareholders

Civix are proud to announce its first shareholders, Sanna Soderlind, Alastair Turnbull and Alex Carter-Green. Sanna, Alastair and Alex have all played integral roles.

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CIVIX Open Day

On Friday we held a Civix open day where we engaged Civix Staff kids in some occupational/educational fun activities.

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Archipro Profile

Civix is now featured on the ArchiPro website, check it out Archipro website to view our profile, see our recent projects and who we work with.

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Property Industry Presentations

Over the past few months, Civix Directors have presented to hundreds of agents, professionals and property owners across Auckland and online.

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Council Responses to NPS-UD & MDRS

Auckland Council have notified Plan Change 78 (PC78), in response to the National Policy Statement on Urban Development (NPS-UD) and more recently the government’s directives to introduce Medium Density Residential Standards (MDRS) as part of the Resource Management (Enabling Housing Supply and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021.

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Cross Lease to Fee Simple Title Conversion

Cross leases were a popular form of ‘subdivision’ created by lawyers dating back to the 1960s, initially intended to circumvent planning requirements and avoid conventional subdivision contributions. However, the test of time has shown significant flaws in cross lease ownership that have generated ongoing issues with this form of land ownership.

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