Southern Planning Group

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Southern Planning Group 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

Took the team down to the Old Vic for a drink after work and the boys lucked in with some treats from the meat raffle. M...
30/10/2026

Took the team down to the Old Vic for a drink after work and the boys lucked in with some treats from the meat raffle. Marvellous!!

Not often we get site visits like this at SPG - Miford Sound on a blue bird day! Seriously recommend visiting this place...
20/07/2026

Not often we get site visits like this at SPG - Miford Sound on a blue bird day! Seriously recommend visiting this place and flying with Milford Sound Scenic Flights and doing the boat cruise with Mitre Peak Cruises - sensational operators and a great experience!

17/06/2026

Southern Planning Group are proud to have been the planning consultants that successfully obtained subdivision consent for this new residential development in Alexandra. Great to see the sections coming available after several years in the design and consenting stages!

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SPG is Hiring! We are on the hunt for an Intermediate/Senior Planner to join our team. Opportunity to base from either o...
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
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Happy holidays from the SPG team 🎄 Wishing everyone a relaxing and nice summer break — we’re looking forward to another ...
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!

18/12/2025

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.

Address

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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