Testimonials
On each occasion l have been more than happy with Wendy’s professionalism - as well as her lovely, approachable manner. Nobody knows the labyrinthine process of steering a consent process through Auckland Council better than Wendy!
Janet Layard-Liesching, Waiheke Island
Something I have learned along the way is that having the right people giving you the right advice, completing documentation, and following up on critical questions and answers is the key to a successful Project. I have worked with Wendy and her Resource Management team on more than one occasion and have no hesitation in recommending Isle Land as a great company to communicate with and am sure they will meet your expectations.
As an ex Builder I am well aware of the stress, unknown pit falls and in this market the logistics of rules and regulations. You want these guys on your team!
Dean Martick, Waiheke Island.
I was very happy with the work done earlier this year by Wendy and her team at Isle Land in relation to my resource consent application. This work was for a new house development on a waterfront site on Waiheke Island. The process was very smooth, professional with good knowledgeable support when it came to any challenging aspects. Pricing was sensible also!
Wendy Baverstock was recommended by a few different parties and I certainly offer my recommendation also for property consent matters.
Graham Peet, Eastern Beach (re Waiheke)
Just wanted to say thank you for the great job you have done in getting the resource consent accepted for our property on Waiheke. I hadn’t realised or appreciated how complex the process had become. In fact, I can’t believe that I'd initially considered “having a go” myself – what a disaster that would have been. My advice to anyone looking to take on that job is to leave it to the experts – and I’ll certainly be pointing them in your direction.
Anthony Meredith
We have employed Isle Land several times to seek resource consent on our behalf. We have found them to be very knowledgeable and efficient. They have advised on how the applications should be presented resulting in a complete success rate.
Robertson Trust, Waiheke Island
Wendy and her co-workers were amazing... they answered all my phone calls promptly and eased all my worries. I can't say enough about their efficiency; I just want to praise them highly and thank them so much.
Shirley Foley, Waiheke Island
They have been fantastic to deal with, always professional and efficient and always delivering on what needed to be done; I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone considering working with them.
Carl O’Shea, Waiheke Island
Wendy and her team at Isle Land achieved a fantastic result for us at our property in Oneroa. Wendy gave us the confidence to press on with our plans, which were ultimately achieved thanks to her involvement.
Ben Harding, Waiheke Island
Wendy and her teams broad knowledge and experience in the field of planning is second to none, if you want to submit plans to council for consent you need to use this team of professionals to make your application thorough and time efficient.
Andrew Smith, The Moorings Waiheke Island
Wendy gave direction and guidance whenever needed to the other specialists providing reports (arborist, architect, waste and stormwater and geo tech engineers), and kept everyone on track. Throughout the process I found Wendy, very precise, succinct and good to work with, and I would not hesitate to recommend her for similar services.
Pieter de Zeeuw, Waiheke Island
Her experience in these matters was invaluable and we quite simply could not have accomplished the same result that Wendy was able to achieve. We thoroughly recommend Wendy and Isle Land to those who want to navigate the complex issues surrounding a Resource Consent.
Ray Pye and Mikki Tae Tapara
Our experience has always been very positive. The work is handled professionally and always completed in a really timely manner. We have always had success with our applications. I find Wendy to be very helpful with general queries, she will quickly provide a realistic summation of a projects viability which is very helpful. In summary a great company to work with I highly recommend.
Nick Jones, Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant
With her knowledge of local Waiheke requirements and the Act, Wendy was able to advise that our application would have a high probability of being approved. This was reassuring and Wendy dealt with questions from the Council allowing the application to be processed without a hitch through to the final approval. This was a stress free process which we appreciated.
Bernie Hill, Waiheke Island
Wendy held preliminary discussions with the relevant parties at Council that lead to our application being positively received. The Resource Consent was processed within, what we would consider as record time, without the need for Council to request any further information or query any aspect of the application. We would have no hesitation in recommending Isle Land Consulting as a town planning consultancy.
Brett Cooper, Waiheke Island
Having had a previous unsuccessful experience, we engaged Wendy Baverstock of Isle Land Ltd to prepare a resource consent application. All business was conducted in a pleasant, efficient and professional manner and above all resulted in a very successful outcome. We would highly recommend Wendy and team for any resource consent planning matters.
Graham and Liz Somervaille
At our first meeting with Wendy we liked her 'up front' but 'can do' attitude. 'It may be difficult - but let's give it a go.' She is easy to deal with, has a very pleasant manner, has experience as a Council employee, has a very high reputation on Waiheke, always available to answer questions, definitely knows her way inside Council, knows what she is doing and above all... gets the job done.
Keith and Judi Davis
We were very happy with the efficient service that we received. The team kept us up to date with developments and ensured that costs were maintained within expectations. This having been our second resource consent, but the first using Isle Land, we definitely noticed the difference by engaging them for this service.
Nathan & Emma Musson, Waiheke Island
Great Barrier Island is a paradise. The beautiful physical environment of landscape, sea and air has to be carefully managed by those that have an impact. We were very lucky to have Wendy and her team ensure our planning application was respectful of this special environment.
Isle Land's offices are located on another island and I'm sure this helps their understanding of the sensitivities these special places require. We have been very fortunate to have had Wendy and Isle Land Ltd provide their specialist planning services managing our resource consent application for an ecologically sensitive site.
Gregory Heap
Wendy and her team have been absolutely brilliant with sorting out my resource consent for a new build on Kennedy Point. They provided me with constant feedback with how the process was going and gave great advice. I look forward to using Isle Land again soon.
Willie James, Waiheke Island
We would unreservedly recommend using Wendy and Isle Land Ltd to help anyone looking to get consent for a land or building project from Auckland Council. We can honestly say that her knowledge and work enabled a smooth and expedient passage of our consent through the Council process, and saved us time and money.
Paul and Simone Jennings, re Waiheke Island
Undoubtedly, without the direction provided by Isle Land our projects would not have arrived at a successful conclusion as quickly, nor within would they have been delivered within budget.
Gavin Oliver, MD EcoZip Adventures, Waiheke Island
Wendy's knowledge of the intricacies of the Act and how to present a case to Council are of immense benefit to her clients. We highly recommend Wendy to anyone wanting to build or develop property on Waiheke Island.
Lauren Young and John Hudson, Waiheke Island
(Wendy) always had what was best for us the clients in mind and worked with us to ensure our vision of what we wanted to achieve was paramount. We would recommend anyone thinking of building on the island to enlist Isle Land’s services, it would be a decision you won’t regret.
Larissa & Scott, Waiheke Island
Wendy and her team were efficient, professional and keep in contact with us every step of the way through to consent approval. We highly recommend Isle Land for any Resource Management planning on Waiheke.
David Jackson, (prev) GM Stonyridge Vineyards
Wendy gets high marks for her ability to explain complex issues and for her rapid response times. Needless to say, we are extremely pleased with Isle Land.
(name withheld), Waiheke Island
Wendy, with her extensive local knowledge, networks and experience has been able to work with the bureaucratic planning system and achieve a successful outcome for us. During the process, she has remained relentlessly positive despite the many challenges she had to overcome.
John, Waiheke Island
Wendy’s relationships with both the council and industry experts was of huge value and key for us achieving the desired outcome. I would have no hesitation in recommending Wendy and the Isle Land team to anyone wanting to save a huge amount of time, money and stress.
Ben Hickey, Palm Beach, Waiheke Island
It was a lengthy process where standard council conditions did not apply due to our prominent site. During this time we saw Wendy’s tenacious spirit and she encouraged us with her positive attitude. Wendy has an excellent knowledge of council requirements and local providers, which was invaluable… We have always believed that Wendy had our best interests at heart. We recommend Wendy to anyone looking for a competent and friendly planner.
Judi and Ross Barrett
Our entities have always used the services of Wendy Baverstock at Isle Land Ltd for all of our planning consultancy and implementation. We have only ever received accurate and timely advice with a 100% successful execution rate so far. I have no reservations in recommending Isle Land for those seeking planning services within the Waiheke and broader Hauraki district.
Luc Desbonnets, Managing Director, Waiheke Estates Ltd
Each time we have found the professional advice Wendy and the team at Isle Land supplied was accurate, very timely and very clearly provided with an understanding of our requirements. Although sometimes the news was not the news we would have preferred, Wendy was able to guide us through the various steps to achieve a great result. In particular Wendy knows and has a detailed understanding of the planning regulations as they pertain to Waiheke Island... We can highly recommend Wendy and the Isle Land team and will use them again.
Howard Morely, Director, Auckland Property Management
As we were new to the entire planning process we commissioned Isle Land to prepare and submit a resource consent application to Auckland Council. They were extremely helpful and professional in dealing with all the council processes and advocated on our behalf when further information was required. Holding meetings / discussions with council to ensure our application was positively received. We whole-heartedly recommend Isle Land Consulting for any resource consent or planning work.
Clare and Gerald Tonkin, Waiheke Island
Over the past several years we have engaged or worked with the team at Isle Land on numerous residential and commercial building projects. Their professional and knowledgeable approach to Resource Management Planning on Waiheke Island is crucial to our own business as the complexities of the resource management act and regional authorities demands have become overwhelming. Our first recommendation to any of our clients or architects is to have Isle Land on board. Their service and experience is invaluable.
Bart Haub, Managing Director, Haven Waiheke Ltd