What we do.

Housing.

Planalytics partner with social and community housing providers, developers, iwi development trusts, central and local government to understand housing need, plan strategically, and unlock opportunities for delivering quality, affordable housing and identifying home ownership and sustainable rental pathways.

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Planning.

Planalytics brings expertise in strategic land use, spatial, and urban planning - both in New Zealand and internationally. Our evidence-based, pragmatic approach supports better outcomes for communities today and into the future.

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Community.

At Planalytics, community is at the core of our work. We collaborate with community groups and organisations to develop practical policies, frameworks, and monitoring plans that support meaningful and lasting community development.

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Generative AI and NZ Local Government

Generative AI will not fix infrastructure deficits or funding constraints. It can, however, reduce the repetitive administrative work embedded in many council processes. This article examines how these tools can strengthen systems across New Zealand local government.

Aligning the Levers of Growth

The creation of MCERT brings housing, transport, environment, RMA reform, and local government into one agency. The question is whether structural consolidation alone can shift New Zealand’s constrained spatial planning.

Re-wiring Local Governance: Aligning Regional and Local Decisions in a Changing Planning Landscape

New Zealand’s regional governance system may be on the cusp of its biggest change since 1989. This article explores what the proposed Combined Territories Boards could mean for decision-making, capability, and communities.

Home Ownership Rises in Wairarapa

The 2023 Census shows that Carterton and South Wairarapa rank among the top five districts in New Zealand for home ownership, part of a quiet shift toward smaller towns offering space, affordability, and character.