Southern Planning Group
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SPG provides resource management planning services throughout Queenstown, Central Otago, Southland and the West Coast.
SPG was established in 2003 by its Director, Scott Freeman. SPG undertakes resource management planning work within the South Island, with a particular focus on the Queenstown Lakes, Central Otago, Southland, Westland and Canterbury regions. SPG works across the full spectrum of resource management, planning, consenting, concessions and policy fields in the context of a variety of statues. This is underpinned by a sound knowledge of the Resource Management Act 1991, Local Government Act 2002, Conservation Act 1987, Reserves Act 1977 and Land Act 1948. SPG’s driving philosophy is to closely engage with clients to optimise their intended development outcomes. SPG places great emphasis on creating a productive team environment with the client and other consultants in any process we are involved in. Establishing and maintaining long term business relationships with clients is at the core of SPG’s business philosophy. Commited to professional standards:
SPG is known for its strong committment to professional standards. This commitment is encapsulated by:
Clearly understanding the clients development aspirations
Devising specific and bespoke planning strategies to enable the best possible outcome for the client
Adopting ‘value added’ and results orientated outcomes for the client
High quality, independent, accurate planning and urban design advice
Meeting key development milestones and monetary budgets
23/01/2026
SPG is Hiring!
We are on the hunt for an Intermediate/Senior Planner to join our team. Opportunity to base from either our Queenstown or Cromwell office. Excellent renumeration and a strong team culture - a sense of humour and good banter is a big tick!
Feel free to get in touch if interested:
[email protected] or
[email protected]
24/12/2025
Happy holidays from the SPG team 🎄 Wishing everyone a relaxing and nice summer break — we’re looking forward to another year ahead!
The SPG crew headed over to Big Bay on the West Coast for our annual end of year work trip - epic scenery, great company, and plenty of laughs. Huge thanks to this team for another massive year.
SPG undertook the planning work needed to establish this refuelling station (and many others) for RD Petroleum Ltd. Awesome to see it progress from plans on paper to fully operational!
05/02/2025
SPG is looking for a planner to join our team. If you're interested in the role or know someone that could be, get in touch with Scott or Sean for a chat and more information at [email protected] or [email protected]
16/10/2024
https://www.stuff.co.nz/home-property/350451378/restored-1890s-cottage-arrowtown-originally-two
Great to see a news article about these heritage buildings. SPG obtained the resource consent for the additions/alterations to these buildings way back in 2013/2014. The end result looks fantastic!
Why this restored 1890s cottage in Arrowtown is twice as nice Two linked cottages and an extension create a stunning home on the original mining reserve beside the Arrow River.
12/09/2024
SPG are proud to have sponspored Cromwell College to send their under 15 rugby team to the South Island Secondary Schools competetion in Christchurch last week.
The lads played well, with a great attitude, and lots of effort and managed to knock up some wins.
Well done lads!
03/06/2024
SPG is looking for another planner to join our team! If your interested, or know any one that might be, please share and get in touch with us.
Stoked to have been able to assist the team get through the consenting red tape with the District and Regional Councils, and the Department of Conservation. Looking forward to seeing the completed development!
10/12/2023
The SPG end of year work function involved a drive to Stewart’s Hut, on Ben Lomond Station, about 15km from Moke Lake. Great country, despite the fact that the senior team member didn’t particularly like the drop offs from some of the tracks. Thankfully, said senior team member was a passenger in the truck being driven by Possum Bourne (Alex). Great times, great company and even better, about a million laughs along the way. Thanks to the team for a good year, appreciate the excellent work, and enjoy the break.
13/11/2023
Bit of an early Christmas present for the SPG Directors with our replacement vehicles arriving last week. Keep an eye out for us on the road once the sign writing is completed !
18/10/2023
Thanks very much to Fluid for pulling together our revised website.
Jump on over and check it out at https://www.southernplanning.co.nz/ and keep an eye out as we update our projects and other information moving forward!
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Grant Road, Five Mile
Queenstown
9300AND15DOLDSALEYARDROAD,CROMWELLCENTRALOTAGO
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
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