Claire Kelly
Kaiwhakamahere | Planner
Pouwhiri Matua | Senior Principal
Ōtautahi | Christchurch OFFICE
I am a very experienced policy planner, having worked for several district councils preparing plan provisions and the accompanying s32 report as well as having the role of reporting officer to hearing panels. I have ably assisted many clients with preparing submissions and evidence on proposed regional plans and plan changes, particularly on freshwater.
Over my career, I have gained extensive experience in the preparation of resource consents and assessments of environmental effects. I have worked on a diverse range of projects from solar farms to a visitor centre, and quarries to poultry farms and successfully guided many clients through the statutory process.
I have a strong interest in, and knowledge of, freshwater management, rural land management and renewable energy. I was responsible for preparing several presentations on the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPS-FM) and the National Environmental Standard for Freshwater (NES-F) and presenting these internally to Boffa Miskell staff as well as presenting the entire document package to LINZ. I have also prepared several applications to take freshwater and discharge nutrients to land, which have required an in-depth understanding of both the technical aspects including Overseer, and relevant policy frameworks.
I am an excellent project manager, with a proven track record in meeting and exceeding clients’ expectations, leading teams that include technical experts in the preparation of complex and challenging applications. Research is a particular skill, and I am exceptionally good at finding information. My passion for rural environments led me to conduct research on ‘driving change in New Zealand farming’, through statutory methods.
I am also a team leader in the Christchurch office assisting others with their professional development and career progression.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science (Physical Geography), University of London, UK
Master of Science (Environmental Management), University of Nottingham, UK
