Shirras Environmental Solutions
Working together for positive environmental outcomes
Practical environmental planning, resource consenting and compliance support for projects across the North Island.
Practical advice that works for everyone
My approach is to give practical advice that works for both you and the regulator, so your project keeps moving while achieving good environmental outcomes.
Working together
I work alongside you or your team, Council, iwi and stakeholders to find solutions that suit everyone involved.
Practical and efficient
Clear, workable advice that helps the consenting or compliance process run as straightforwardly and consistently as possible.
From start to finish
Support across the whole project, from early planning and consent applications to consent condition implementation, through to ongoing compliance.
Services
- Resource ConsentsConsent applications and variations, assessments of environmental effects, and responses to regulatory processes.
- Compliance SupportCouncil compliance inspections, consent condition implementation, and internal audits and reporting.
- Environmental Planning & ManagementPlanning advice, Environmental Management Plans (EMP), Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (ESCP), and supporting documents.
- Council LiaisonA single, consistent link between you or your team and Council throughout the consenting and compliance process.
- Iwi & Stakeholder EngagementIwi consultation and wider stakeholder engagement on environmental projects.
- Drone Inspections & ImageryAerial site inspections, monitoring, and photos and video for consent applications and compliance records.
Who I Work With
Forestry Companies
Resource consent applications, NES-CF notifications, compliance support and monitoring.
Earthmoving Contractors
Getting earthwork projects consented and staying compliant onsite.
Wastewater & Drainage
Onsite wastewater discharge consents, condition compliance and reporting.
Private Clients
Clear, practical help with consents and dealing with Council.
Experience on both sides of the process
With eight years' experience in the Consents Team at Hawke's Bay Regional Council, followed by three years as Environmental Manager at a North Island based composting company, I understand how consenting and compliance work from both the regulator's and the operator's side.
I take a pragmatic, approachable approach: easy to talk to, straightforward about what's needed, and focused on keeping your project moving.
- 8 yearsConsents Team, Hawke's Bay Regional Council
- 2022–2025Environmental Manager, North Island based composting company
- 2025Founded Shirras Environmental Solutions Limited