Chris Ferguson

I manage and lead a range of diverse projects with extensive experience in the private sector especially in delivering land development outcomes through statutory and policy processes as well as plan preparation. I regularly act as an expert planning witness at Council hearings, the Environment Court and High Court.

I particularly enjoy the alternative dispute resolution processes offered by the Environment Court where I can offer creative solutions that do not expose the project to unnecessary risks and delay. I am a clear communicator and try to avoid the jargon that often comes with my profession, and work best when collaborating as part of a team. I relish opportunities to apply my experience to find innovative solutions to complex planning challenges.

I have considerable planning experience, including project management and co-ordination of the technical reports required for the purposes of advancing subdivision, land development and policy processes. My technical skills include developing planning strategy, project management, and team co-ordination. I have a strong track record across a range of projects that include recreation activities, film production, land development, spatial planning, infrastructure and post-disaster recovery planning.

I am a full member of the New Zealand Planning Institute and committed to the highest standard of environmental outcomes. I am a shareholder Director on the board of Boffa Miskell and a member of the Institute of Directors. I'm currently the Technical Lead for Planning and am based in Queenstown, where I established the Boffa Miskell office in 2016.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Resource and Environmental Planning (Hons.), Massey University

Affiliations

Full Member, New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI)
Member, Resource Management Law Association (RMLA)