MARINE CONSULTANCY &
CIVIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY

HIRE US TO CHAMPION YOUR CAUSE

WE’VE SEEN WHAT GOES WRONG - AND HOW TO FIX IT.

At Lobby for Good, our consultancy service was born from real-world failure, the Tauranga Marine Precinct sale. That deal was made behind closed doors, without public input, and left local businesses and the community blindsided. We’ve lived the consequences of broken processes, and we’ve turned that experience into strategy.

Now, we work with communities and councils across New Zealand to make sure the public gets a seat at the table, early, clearly, and with outcomes that work for everyone. We’re not here to block progress. We’re here to stop backlash, build trust, and help councils and developers make smarter, more transparent decisions.

WHAT WE DO - FOR COUNCILS AND COMMUNITIES

1. PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT THAT ACTUALLY WORKS
We design and run consultation processes that are real, not just a box to tick. When people are part of the process from the start, trust grows, and projects move forward without the fallout.

2. EARLY RISK DETECTION
We spot red flags before they become headlines, like poor communication, missing voices, or potential conflicts of interest. We help you fix the cracks before things spiral.

3. FAST-TRACK CONSENT NAVIGATION
We help councils and communities understand what’s really going on with fast-tracked developments and how to get it right. These projects often skip the usual consultation steps, which can lead to confusion, mistrust, and public pushback.

We make sure:

Councils run a process that’s open, fair, and won’t backfire later.
Communities know what’s being planned, how it affects them, and how to have their say.

4. PUBLIC ASSET & LEASE REVIEWS
We look at whether deals involving public land or marine space hold up, not just on paper, but in the public eye.

5. COMMUNICATION STRATEGY WHEN THINGS GET HARD
We help you tell the full story with facts and fairness, not PR spin. Because the truth, told well, protects everyone.

WHY IT MATTERS

When people are left out of decisions, the fallout is predictable, public anger, political pressure, media scrutiny, and often legal risk.
We’ve seen it play out firsthand. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

We help councils, communities, and developers work together - early, openly, and in a way that protects the public interest and delivers better long-term outcomes.

Need help getting it right before it goes wrong? Let’s talk.

WORK WITH US – BRING YOUR ISSUE TO THE TABLE

Complex systems. Everyday people. Smart strategy.

At Lobby for Good, we know change doesn’t happen by chance, it happens when the right pressure is applied in the right place.

If you're trying to stop a bad deal, expose a broken process, or make sure your community actually gets heard, we help you turn frustration into action. We take complex issues, break them down, and build sharp, strategic campaigns that get results, without getting lost in the politics.

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. We build a custom game plan for every issue, whether that means working inside the system through submissions and council engagement, or applying public pressure through media, petitions, or legal coordination.

WE CAN HELP WITH: