Environmental Engineering and Consultancy NZ

With more than 150 consultants, including engineers, scientists, planners, engagement specialists and geologists, WSP in New Zealand’s Earth and Environment team works with clients to deliver practical design and engineering solutions for a fast-changing world.

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Our Earth team provides world-leading engineering geological, geotechnical and resilience advice, while our Environment team provides a vast array of services - including sustainability and climate change, environmental management and planning, ecology, contaminated land, air quality and occupational hygiene.

Our team of dedicated planners and community engagement specialists help clients understand and address community aspirations, barriers or concerns with new development or long-term strategies - providing input at all stages of planning processes.

We bring unrivalled local knowledge and experience to your project, and have access to a pool of global WSP capability from more than 14,000 earth and environment experts around the globe.

Environmental Management

Innovative methods

Our seismic hazard assessment team are leading the way with innovative methods to bring together the best available science to quantify earthquake hazards, pushing the boundaries of local and international practice.

Award winning

Our Planning and Community Engagement Team have been awarded numerous industry and Client-recognition awards for work on infrastructure and environmental projects. WSP is a corporate member of IAP2

licensed assessors

With rising awareness of environmental concerns, our environment team plays an essential role in helping to protect Aotearoa's previous natural resources for future generations.

Harnessing Innovation to Address Climate Change

We have undertaken the committment to achieve net zero emissions throughout our entire value chain by 2040, employing science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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Resource Management and Environmental Compliance

WSP in New Zealand is a leading provider of resource management planning and environmental services in Aotearoa New Zealand. With the expertise of more than 150 specialists at your fingertips, you’ll be able to shape your project to suit you and your community’s exact needs.

We play a leadership role in the resource management industry and actively engage with key organisations such as the Energy Management Association of New Zealand, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), and the Green Building Council of Australasia. By actively participating and contributing to in these industry bodies, we make sure we stay at the forefront of energy management practices and contribute to shaping sustainable initiatives in all the regions of New Zealand.

Māori have developed perspectives on environmental issues over centuries, and Iwi and Hapū remain closely connected with their taiao (environment). Performing their responsibilities as kaitiaki is a core value that Māori bring to infrastructure projects

Reginald Profitt Pou Arataki – Director Māori

Reginald Profitt Pou Arataki – Director Māori

Environmental Engineers and Sustainable Development

As a global leader in sustainability, WSP holds a pivotal position in addressing the most significant environmental and social challenges worldwide. Our Future Ready global innovation program serves as a catalyst, encouraging and motivating our employees to collaborate with clients in implementing solutions that are not only relevant for the present but also for the future. WSP is dedicated to delivering sustainable solutions that contribute to a greener and more sustainable future.

ISO 14001 Certified

ISO 14001:2015 assists organisations in attaining the desired results of their environmental management system, creating benefits for the environment, the organisation, and stakeholders. Aligned with our environmental policy, the desired outcomes of an environmental management system encompass:

Advancement of environmental performance
Meeting compliance obligations
Attainment of environmental objectives

Planning Capability Statement (3.37 MB)Sustainability Capability Statement (1.6 MB)

Projects

Auckland, New Zealand

Daldy Street and Halsey Street Redevelopment

This water-led approach helped to create a shared local identity for an iconic, high profile urban environment and to help showcase and unlock the amazing transformation of Wynyard Quarter in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Christchurch, New Zealand

Dudley Creek Flood Remediation

$30m post-earthquake flood remediation and waterway enhancement scheme

Napier, New Zealand

Hawke's Bay Airport Kuaka Gateway

We helped transform one of NZ's most dangerous intersections into a safe, environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing roundabout.

Canterbury, New Zealand

SH7 Waiau River assessment and rock protection design

The significant erosion of Waiau River's right bank needed to be fixed urgently as the water is starting to move upstream and threatening SH7.

New Zealand

Water will grow our communities

WSP has recently completed two strategic water management studies in Northland, New Zealand, with funding jointly provided by Northland Regional Council, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Irrigation Acceleration Fund, and Crown Irrigation Investments Limited.

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Kaituna River Re-diversion and Maketu Estuary Enhancement Project

After an absence of more than 60 years, significant volumes of freshwater is again flowing through the Te Awa o Ngātoroirangi / Maketu Estuary on the Bay of Plenty Coast in New Zealand. Mud crabs, tuangi (cockles), and titiko (mud snails) have all started to recolonize the area.

Christchurch, New Zealand

Avon River Precinct / Te Papa Ōtākaro

WSP is helping to recreate the heart of Christchurch with a space that will promote recreation, tourism, business growth and central city living for residents and visitors alike.