One of our founding Company Directors, Kathryn, is based in our Taranaki offices and constantly reminds us that New Plymouth has more sunshine hours than Central Otago.

A proud Taranaki local, Kath has a Masters degree in Natural Resource Management (Applied Science) and a Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management from Central Queensland University. Kath has worked in the private sector as an environmental planner since 2001, prior to which she spent four years in monitoring and enforcement at Taranaki and Wellington Regional Councils. She is an experienced expert witness at the Environment Court level.

Kath is a strategic leader, and her focus is on guiding projects through complex RMA processes. This includes large-scale land & urban development, minerals, petroleum, and agriculture. She has a strong focus on driving public consultation, relationships, and environmental management/compliance around these projects as they progress. Kath also has over 20 years’ experience with Health, Safety and Quality Management and is responsible for our QHS System (ISO9001:2015).

Kath is a full member of the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI).

Outside of Landpro, Kath Chairs the Board of Trustees for Taranaki Women’s Refuge. In her free time, she will either be on an outdoor adventure or working on a renovation project!

Chris is a Principal Planner and Team Lead at Landpro, specialising in energy and mining. With over 13 years’ experience across planning, consenting, and policy development, Chris brings deep expertise to complex projects—from site selection through to post-consent management and design changes.

His strong understanding of New Zealand’s resource management system was shaped by his time at the Department of Conservation, where he led work on national policy for renewable energy, aquaculture, freshwater, and biodiversity. He has also worked across a wide range of legislation including the Crown Minerals Act, Wildlife Act, and COVID Fast Track Consenting.

Chris holds a Master of Planning (Distinction) and a BSc in Zoology from Otago University, and has completed specialised training in project management, nutrient management, and the DOC Māori immersion programme.

Outside of work, Chris enjoys time with his young family and has previously been active in professional planning and mining organisations, as well as community fundraising and sport.

Based in our New Plymouth office, Ian joined Landpro in 2019 as Survey Manager, bringing over two decades of surveying experience both in New Zealand and abroad.

After graduating from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Surveying, Ian began his career in London, working as an Engineering Surveyor on large-scale infrastructure projects including Canary Wharf and the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. In these roles, he provided horizontal and vertical control and liaised with construction teams to ensure design accuracy.

Since returning to New Zealand in 2004, Ian has led a wide range of projects across cadastral and topographical surveying, subdivision and 3 Waters design, project management, drone mapping, and reality data capture. His specialist skills include civil and engineering surveying, 3D laser scanning, and drone-based aerial surveying.

Ian is a member of Survey and Spatial NZ and has training in LUV operation, chainsaw use, and drone management under Civil Aviation Rules Part 101 & 102.

Outside of work, Ian enjoys exploring the outdoors and contributing his technical knowledge to complex surveying challenges across a variety of sectors.