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Grounded Solutions delivers expert environmental management and planning services to clients across New Zealand. We’re here to help you navigate complex sustainability challenges and regulatory requirements with practical solutions and tailored support.

Whether you’re running a business, starting a new project, or working on the land, we help you meet environmental requirements—without the stress.

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Where we specalise

With real-world experience in farming, local government, and industry, we know how to navigate between policy and practicality, so you can make confident, informed decisions that work for your business and the environment. We specalise in the following areas:

›​ Resource Consent Applications

›​ Primary Sector Compliance

›​ Business & Industry

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Resource Consent Applications & Assessments

Whether you’re starting a new project or renewing an existing consent, we guide you through the planning process with clarity and confidence. No matter how big or small, we take a pragmatic approach to understanding your environmental planning needs and assisting you with the application process.

Our services include:

  • Preliminary assessments to provide you with an overview of consenting and regulatory requirements for your specific activity.
  • Preparing Resource Consent applications for Land Use, Water Take and Discharge activities.
  • Liaison with stakeholders, including Regional and District Councils, Iwi and Mana Whenua, and Fish & Game.
  • Project management for more complex applications, including engagement and linkage with technical specialists as required.

Farm Environmental Management

Grounded Solutions keep our primary sector clients ahead of the curve of compliance requirements, with support that is practical and value-add. We recognise the demands on farmers and growers, and we’re here to help navigate the ever-changing environmental landscape and to take the hassle out of managing environmental compliance.

Our goal? Improve the long-term resilience of your business by supporting with outcomes that improve your bottom-line as well as the environment – better nutrient management, water efficiency and waste reduction.

Our services include:

  • Resource Consent applications for Land Use, Water Take and Discharge activities.
  • Compliance frameworks to track and fulfil Resource Consent, Regional Plan and industry monitoring and reporting requirements.
  • Environmental sampling, including soil and surface water.
  • Environmental compliance data collection, collation and analysis.
  • Developing Farm Environment Plans, and support with getting actions completed.
  • Staff training and documenting procedures.
  • Liaison with stakeholders, including Regional Councils.

Environmental Compliance for Business and Industry

We help clients stay on top of their environmental obligations with practical, proactive support. From managing Resource Consents to preparing for future demands, we make sustainability straightforward and stress-free.
Our advice is grounded by real-world experience rather than just theory. We’re focussed on helping your organisation thrive sustainability – practical solutions, not red tape.

Our services include:

  • Collecting, analysing, and reporting environmental data
  • Developing Environmental Management Plans (Noise, Construction, Trade Waste, Stormwater, etc.)
  • Preparing annual reports to meet Resource Consent conditions
  • Designing, implementing and auditing Environmental Management Systems (ISO14001)
  • Creating standard operating procedures and manuals
  • Staff training
  • Short-term environmental role coverage

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