MEET THE TEAM
We are a passionate bunch with a wide range of professional and personal interests, abilities, and connections.
Add all this to our combined experience, and we are confident
WE CAN SOLVE YOUR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ISSUES.
Greg Carlyon
Managing director
Charlie Hopkins
PRACTICE LEADER -
PLANNING
Tania Putu
Office Manager
Dr Fleur Maseyk
Practice leader -
science
Tess Drewitt
Senior Planner – Resource Management
Peter Taylor
Senior Associate – Catchment Management
Richard Parkes
Practice Leader – Catchment Management
Maree
BUSINESS SUPPORT
Kate McArthur
Associate – Water
Charlie Hopkins | Practice Leader – Planning
Charlie has a passion for understanding and studying the natural environment. He thrives on working with his clients to develop empirical and practical solutions. His skillset primarily relates to integrating science into policy and using evidence to make good decisions, with expertise in discharges, natural hazards, water quality, soils, and ecology. Charlie works with regional councils, environmental and social NGOs, tangata whenua, and private clients to:
· Audit, compliance, monitoring, and enforcement
· Prepare and present evidence at hearings
· Review and develop operational and management plans
· Apply and process resource consents
· Analyse risk, benefit, and cost
· Complete site assessments
CHarlie's areas of expertise include:
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A strong ability to understand and respond to the client’s needs.
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Developing policy options that integrate recent and fundamental science.
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A solid foundation in natural sciences including water quality and quantity, geomorphology and natural hazards, and applied ecology.
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Strong analytical and critical evaluation skills.
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A clear and open communication style with a focus on building solid relationships.
