Feasibility
Assessment
Is this site right for you?
Before you buy, sell or develop, you need a clear picture of what a property can, and can’t do.
Our due diligence gives you that clarity: the real development potential, the constraints that affect value, and the confidence to make the right call.
We’ve helped landowners, developers and investors right across the motu identify opportunities and avoid costly surprises. Accurate, reliable and thorough – no guesswork, no nasty surprises down the track.
Investors
Developers
Landowners
Councils & Infrastructure
De-risk acquisitions with an independent read on a site’s real potential and its constraints.
Confirm yield, servicing and consenting pathways before you commit capital.
Understand what your land could become – and what it’s genuinely worth.
Robust, joined-up technical assessments to support planning and infrastructure decisions.
What we Assess
Site suitability & development potential
We assess the physical characteristics, zoning and yield potential of a site to establish what can realistically be built – and how well it aligns with your goals.
Planning, zoning & consent constraints
Our planners review district plan provisions, overlays and consenting pathways so you understand the approvals required, the risks, and the likely timeframes.
Geotechnical & natural hazards
We identify flood, erosion, land stability and other hazard risks early, so they can be designed around or factored into your feasibility from day one.
Infrastructure & three-waters servicing
We evaluate the availability and capacity of water, wastewater, stormwater, power and roading – and what it will take to connect and service the development.
Survey & title / boundary checks
Licensed cadastral surveyors verify boundaries, easements, covenants and title details that can materially affect what you’re able to do with the land.
Proudly Servicing
Developers
Delivering surveying, planning and engineering solutions that help bring residential, commercial and mixed-use developments to life.
Landowners
Helping landowners understand the potential of their property through subdivision, planning advice and development expertise.
Investors
Providing due diligence, feasibility assessments and development advice to support informed investment decisions.
Councils & Infrastructure
Supporting public and private infrastructure projects with integrated planning, surveying and engineering services.
Why McKenzie & Co?
ONE TEAM, EVERY DISCIPLINE
Surveyors, engineers and planners work side by side, so your assessment is joined up - not stitched together from separate consultants.
WE KNOW THE GROUND
90 specialists across seven offices, with the local council and site knowledge that only comes from years on the land.
STRAIGHT TALKING ADVICE
Clear findings and honest recommendations in plain language - not a report you need a translator to read.
Ongoing projects
- Auckland
- Delivered in two phases, Hingaia phase one will see a residential development for 89 homes. As part of the second phase, there is creation of a large causeway to access the back of the land to gain access to waterfront land. This ease way travels past wetlands, so has been carefully created and engineered to meet requirements.
- Rotorua
- Subdivision of approximately 15.9-hectare site and construct approximately 196 residential units and supporting infrastructure including roads and reserves intended to vest with Rotorua Lakes Council, accessways, car parking areas and three-waters services. The project will include construction of a new intersection with State Highway 36, landscaping and planting of open spaces and the creation of a series of artificial wetlands for flood mitigation on a large balance lot.
- Queenstown
- Lakehouse Villas is a premier development along the scenic Frankton Road, featuring 63 architecturally stunning freehold villas designed by Designgroup Stapleton Elliott. With a range of layouts to suit every lifestyle, the collection includes 24 two-bedroom, 30 three-bedroom, and 9 four-bedroom villas, each offering spacious living areas from 50 sqm to 178 sqm. Scheduled for completion in Q2 2026, each villa also includes a private carpark for added convenience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is a due diligence assessment?
It’s an independent, upfront review of everything that affects what you can do with a site — planning, servicing, hazards, survey and development potential — pulled together into one clear report so you can make an informed decision.
When should I engage McKenzie for due diligence?
As early as possible – ideally before you commit to a purchase or during a due diligence period. The earlier we’re involved, the more options you have to design around constraints or renegotiate.
How long does it take?
It depends on the size and complexity of the site, but most assessments take one to three weeks. If you’re working to a tight settlement or due diligence deadline, let us know and we’ll work to it.
Do I still need this if I already own the land?
Absolutely. Many landowners engage us to understand the untapped potential of a site they already hold – whether that’s subdivision, a change of use, or simply a clearer sense of what it’s worth.
What do I receive at the end?
A clear written report setting out the site’s potential, the key constraints and risks, and our recommended next steps — plus a conversation to walk you through it. If you’d like, we can carry that straight through into design and consent.