Thriving communities.
Urban planning and project delivery for councils and public agencies.
WHO WE ARE
Strategy is only part of the picture.
InPlace is a specialist urban planning and project management consultancy helping councils and public agencies deliver complex, collaborative, high-impact initiatives that shape better futures for communities.
We bring together planning expertise, engagement capability, project delivery skills, and deep public sector insight to help clients make decisions they are proud of.
Our work bridges the gap between high-level urban strategy and practical, community-focused implementation.
We’re not just advisors - we’re your partners in making change happen.
ABOUT US
Led by experience.
InPlace Consulting is a family-owned business based in Hamilton Kirikiriroa.
Clients work directly with Ben Petch, benefiting from senior-level advice, collaborative leadership, and practical project delivery expertise.
Our work helps councils and public agencies navigate complexity, make confident decisions, and turn strategy into actions.
Structured Planning
& Governance
Clear planning frameworks and governance support that help projects move forward with confidence.
Integrated Engagement & Collaboration
Stakeholder and community engagement designed to build alignment, clarity & shared direction.
Testing Options & Supporting Decisions
Scenario led planning and evidence based analysis that support informed decision making.
Adaptive Delivery & Implementation
Flexible project leadership and implementation support tailored to project needs and complexity.
Working alongside you,
NOT JUST FOR YOU.
Delivering great outcomes for communities takes more than a good plan. It takes collaboration, clarity, and commitment. That’s why we work alongside you, not just for you.
We help our clients do more and deliver better by right-sizing our involvement to strengthen project teams and improve outcomes.
Our strategic approach turns ideas into tangible results by building client ownership and supporting successful implementation.
With a one-team mentality, we integrate seamlessly with your people, systems, and goals to support collaborative success and shared outcomes.
We’re agile, senior-led, and focused on what matters: delivering the right projects, the right way.
Our Services
Spatial Planning & Urban Design
Connecting long-term growth, infrastructure, environment, transport, housing, culture, and economic development.
Urban & Regional Planning
Integrated planning support across urban growth, land use, policy, structure planning, and implementation programmes.
Engagement & Facilitation
Collaborative stakeholder and community engagement processes designed to build clarity, alignment, and confidence.
Project & Programme Delivery
Project leadership and delivery support for complex planning and infrastructure initiatives.
Policy & Implementation
Practical support for translating planning strategy into implementable actions, programmes, and outcomes.
Selected Projects
We’ve supported councils and public agencies on some of New Zealand’s most significant planning initiatives in recent years. Our work has also been recognised by organisations including NZPI, PRINZ, Taituarā | LGNZ, and Survey & Spatial New Zealand & Australasia.
Eastern Bay of Plenty
Spatial Plan (Our Places)
Ahu Ake - Waipā
Community Spatial Plan
Whangārei Future
Development Strategy
Waikato Infrastructure Capacity Stocktake for Regional Planning
Hamilton Area Plans
Southland District’s
Community Spatial Plans
What clients say
Thank you, Ben, for being the lynchpin and ace Project Manager who has tirelessly and professionally kept this project moving over the past year. Your professionalism, perseverance, and technical expertise across every aspect of the project are a real credit to both you and the profession.
Brainwaves
Insights, reflections, and practical thinking on planning, growth, governance, engagement, and project delivery.
