AK CONSULTING LTD SURVEYORS NORTH

Surveyors North is a survey, planning, engineering consultancy practice which was originally established in 1954 as K A Pothan Registered Surveyor. Since 1954 the practice has had several changes in name and ownership, however the philosophy established by K A Pothan of providing professional land development and planning services to a high standard has not altered with the practice now providing a wide variety of land development, engineering and measurement related services to clients throughout the North Island.

The primary objective of management and staff of Surveyors North is to provide clients with professional and efficient consulting services in both the private and the public sector to a consistently high standard which meets or exceeds their expectations.

Alan H Wilkinson BA (Geography & Planning)
Chartered Surveyor / Planner, Director

Alan began his surveying career in 1977, and has been in private practice since 1993. Alan has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography and Planning from the University of New England NSW Australia, and a NZAAVA Survey Technicians certificate. Alan specialises in resource management, land development consultancy, Iwi consultations and District planning matters. Alan is a member of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors, the Consulting Surveyors of New Zealand, the New Zealand Planning Institute, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Resource Management Law Association.

Sarah R Pascoe  B.Surv
Licensed Cadastral Surveyor

Sarah graduated from Otago University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Surveying (Distinction). She went on to pass her Professional Entrance Examinations and qualified as a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor in 2005.

Since graduating, Sarah has been involved in a wide range of urban and rural development throughout Northland. She has gained extensive experience in the management of projects from start to finish including liaising with Local Authorities and Consultants through to the execution and certification of cadastral survey datasets. Sarah's expertise extends to Civil Engineering Design. She has been involved in the design of a large industrial park development in the Whangarei District. Sarah is a member of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors.

Rob Wood B. Eng Honours (Marine); NZ Dip.Eng.
Civil Engineer

With expertise in geotechnical, civil, and marine engineering, Rob provides valuable support to Surveyors North and our clients.

Rob graduated from the University of Plymouth in 1998 with a Bachelor of Engineering, Honours, Marine Systems Technology and gained the NZDE (Civil) at Unitec in 2009.

Rob has more than ten year’s engineering experience in Britain, Auckland and Northland, providing clients with:

· Site stability and geotechnical reports
· Waste and stormwater reports
· Foundation and retaining wall design
· Wastewater and stormwater system design
· Development supervision.

Michael D Blackmore MSc (Rural Planning)MSc (Highway Engineering)

A qualified planner/engineer, Mike has a Master of Science (Rural Planing) from University of Reading (UK) and Master of Science (Highway Engineering) from University of Birmingham (UK) and has comprehensive experience in professional practice, research, teaching and management, both departmental and project. Mike is also qualified to provide expert advice in neighbourhood planning, urban growth studies, regional planning research and modelling, transportation planning along with traffic, hydrologic and social impact assessment.

Nigel H R Ross MNZIS
Registered Surveyor

As a Registered Surveyor and Licensed Cadastral Surveyor Nigel has extensive experience in land development in Northland being involved in projects requiring engineering survey, Maori Land survey, Land Development and Cadastral survey and Control surveys.

Nigel's reputation for maintenance of high standards in Cadastral Survey work and survey training ensure projects are completed to a quality matching or exceeding statutory requirements.

Nigel is a member of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors and The Consulting Surveyors of New Zealand.

Staff

Our technician surveyors, draught persons, resource planners and administrative staff are a valuable resource in ensuring Surveyors North maintains a service which is positive, practical and professional. Our Staff have expertise in land surveying, engineering surveying, plan draughting including CAD operation, data and title searching.