Renewable energy projects dominate Schedule 2 — wind farms, large-scale solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and the grid connections needed to land their output. The national benefit case is usually straightforward, but visual amenity, ecology (avifauna especially), and iwi cultural values are decisive.
Transpower coordination, capacity assessments, and connection agreements run on a separate timeline that must be sequenced against the consent. We manage both.
Why this matters in Otago
Hub city Dunedin sits inside Otago, and renewable energy projects in this region face a particular combination of council, iwi and infrastructure constraints. We sequence the regional council engagement, hapū consultation and EPA-side workstreams against the substantive lodgement window — without burning partner-rate hours on coordination.
How we engage
Flat fee, retainer-plus-success, or a capped day rate — see pricing for full models. Specialists billed at cost, never marked up. Weekly programme reporting and a live risk register against the binding constraint.