Urban + Environmental Planning Solutions
Services
Our core services involve helping public and private sector clients navigate various regulatory and policy processes under the Resource Management Act, including:
preparing resource consent applications & managing post-lodgment processes;
drafting plans and plan changes, and strategic policy documents for local authorities and private plan change proponents;
preparing notices of requirement for requiring authorities;
preparing submissions on policy, plan and consent proposals; and
regulatory reporting for consent authorities on consent applications, notices of requirement, plans and plan changes.
Our Director, Jason Jones, is an experienced independent hearing commissioner and decision-writer on policy and plan matters, designations, and applications for resource consent. He is an accredited Chair and a seasoned facilitator at expert witness conferences.
Jason also has extensive track record as an expert planning witness at policy, plan change and consent hearings before local authorities and the Environment Court.
We offer strategic advice and analysis on commercial, residential, environmental and community initiatives, including:
scoping consent requirements to inform due diligence, site selection or project definition;
recommending consenting strategies to optimise efficient process and effective outcomes; and
preparing urban development strategies for local authorities.
About
Jason Jones | Director
M: +64 21 079 8357 | E: jason@blueridge.co.nz
Jason founded Blue Ridge in 2026 after previous consultancy and local government planning roles.
While a proud Wellingtonian, Jason’s experience includes commissioner appointments, planning policy, land development, infrastructure, climate resilience and environmental enhancement projects across Aotearoa New Zealand.
He is a dedicated follower of Football Club Barcelona and an avid consumer of music. When he can find the time between work and family life, Jason enjoys throwing clay on the pottery wheel.