New& Noteworthy

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What is the National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land?

Councils throughout New Zealand are bound by National Policy Statements which are in place for the purpose of stating objectives and policies for matters of national……

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What is a Limited Title?

Some titles have the wording “Limited as to Parcels” appearing underneath the title heading. This does not mean that the title is defective. It does mean that the area and…

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Easements explained

Easements come in many shapes and forms. Generally it gives one person the right to use another person’s land for a particular purpose, and are recorded on the properties…

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The Mysteries of a Cross-lease explained

What is a Cross-lease? A cross-lease is a form of property ownership arrangement, primarily found in New Zealand. In a cross-lease, multiple parties own a share of the land…

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Environmental Benefit Lots (EBL)

Environmental benefit lots are a form of subdivision that allows landowners to create new lots in exchange for protecting and enhancing areas of significant natural value. Today…

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Landslide Monitoring

Our dedicated survey team is diligently monitoring the houses atop the recently shifted terrain following the landslide. Armed with the precision of a Total Station, we're…

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Monitoring Surveys – Pre-loading

As part of the land development process, RPC Land Surveyors often work with Geotechnical Engineers to address various geotechnical issues that may be present on a site. An example…