Our People
Angus McKenzie
Director Angus is an experienced project manager and accomplished resource management practitioner with over 17 years of experience in the private, local and central government sectors. He has exceptional skills in project management, facilitation, policy analysis and advice, business case development, stakeholder engagement and communications. Angus works across the natural resource management sector with a focus on biosecurity, water management and local government operational delivery. Email Angus or give him a call him on 027 607 5005 |
Morag McKenzie
Director Morag is an accomplished programme office manager and qualified project manager, experienced at operating within structured project environments (PRINCE2 and bespoke Quality Management Systems). Morag is skilled in business case development, project governance, financial reporting, process improvements, quality assurance, resource planning, project reporting, stakeholder and people management. Email Morag or give her a call on 021 0221 7384 |
Michelle Archer
Environmental Planning Consultant Michelle is a skilled environmental professional, highly experienced in project managing large scale riparian management and scientific studies, freshwater ecology, the co-ordination and management of resource consents and compliance reporting. Michelle is very effective at communicating complex technical information in a clear and strategic manner, particularly to stakeholders. Michelle is adept at governance and is currently the Chair of the Waikato RiverCare Email Michelle or give her a call on 020 4038 0237 |
Hannah Palmer
Environmental Planning Consultant Hannah is an accomplished resource management practitioner and project manager with 7 years' experience in private, local and central government sectors. She has particular experience in working on multi-agency projects to deliver shared outcomes in the biosecurity, biodiversity and wider environmental fields. Hannah enjoys finding ways to simplify operating environments, improve effectiveness and create efficiencies. Hannah is an associate member of NZPI. Email Hannah or give her a call on 027 607 5071 |
Tim Wilson
Environmental Planning Consultant Tim is an experienced resource management practitioner having gained experience from both local government and the private sector. He is highly skilled in managing resource consents, compliance reporting, providing resource management advice and stakeholder engagement. Tim has particular experience in water and river management as well as the coastal environment, throughout the Waikato region. Tim is an intermediate member of the NZPI. Email Tim or give him a call on 027 766 2995 |
Nancy Willems
Environmental Planning Consultant Nancy is a highly experienced ecologist with significant experience in strategic planning and the management of regional and sub-regional catchment management programmes. She has a strong track record in local and central government agencies, with high levels of expertise in biodiversity and a good knowledge of sustainable land management, biosecurity, catchment level planning and management, and regulatory frameworks. Email Nancy |
Claudia Richardson
Environmental Planning Consultant Claudia has recently completed a Bachelor of Environmental Planning at the University of Waikato. Claudia has joined the Place Group team to gain experience and further her knowledge of Environmental Planning. Claudia is passionate about creating a more sustainable future for generations to come and to apply her knowledge towards helping achieve this outcome. . Email Claudia |
Rebecca Hare
Environmental Planning Consultant Rebecca joins us from Massey University with an honours degree in Resource and Environmental Planning. She is interested in urban design, heritage planning and resource management. Rebecca has worked in both the public and private sector during internship roles whilst studying. This has allowed her to gain experience in planning and environmental related fields. Rebecca is a graduate member of NZPI. Rebecca has left us to go travelling - we hope to see her back one day! |