Council sent me an RFI
Received a council RFI or s92 further information request? Send us the letter and we can help identify what response or specialist input may be needed.
Send Your RFIPROJECT MOMENTUM · PAPERWORK TO PAVEMENT
Resource consent RFI help, subdivision support and traffic management follow-through
CiviEase helps builders, developers and property owners deal with council consent problems — including resource consent RFIs, subdivision consent, vehicle crossing applications, traffic assessments, CAR applications, TMPs and construction compliance from paperwork to pavement.
Resource consent RFIs • Subdivision support • Vehicle crossings • Traffic assessments • CAR • TMPs • Temporary traffic management
What council or site-start problem are you stuck with?
Pick the problem in front of you. CiviEase will route you to the right RFI, subdivision, traffic, vehicle crossing, CAR, TMP or site-start compliance support.
My resource consent is on hold
If council is waiting on further information, CiviEase can help review the issue and coordinate the next response.
Get Consent MovingI need subdivision consent help
For subdivision projects involving access, servicing, traffic, stormwater, vehicle crossings, titles or council RFIs.
Get Subdivision SupportI am a builder with a council issue
For builders needing help with consent questions, RFIs, vehicle crossings, traffic assessments, CAR, TMPs or site-start compliance.
Builder Consent HelpI need a traffic assessment
For projects where council asks about traffic, parking, access, loading, vehicle crossings or road safety.
Request Traffic AssessmentI need vehicle crossing or driveway consent help
For new or modified access, driveway crossings, kerb, footpath, berm or road corridor works.
Vehicle Crossing HelpI need CAR, TMP or traffic management
For work affecting the road corridor, footpath, public space, traffic, access or construction staging.
CAR / TMP SupportI do not know what I need
Send the address, plans, council letter, RFI or work details and we will identify the next step.
Ask What My Project NeedsResource consent, subdivision and council RFI help for builders, developers and property owners
CiviEase helps with resource consent applications, council further information requests, subdivision support, vehicle crossing applications, traffic assessments, parking and access matters, CAR applications, TMPs and construction compliance — from paperwork to pavement.
Explainer video
Not sure what to send us? Watch this first.
You do not need to know whether you need resource consent support, a traffic assessment, CAR, a vehicle crossing application, a TMP, temporary traffic management, vehicles or equipment before contacting CiviEase. This short video explains what we do, what usually delays projects, and what details to send so we can help identify the next step.
4 minute explainerFrom council paperwork to site-ready work.
Send Project DetailsRead video transcript and chapters
- 0:00Why projects get stuck
- 0:25What CiviEase connects
- 0:50Before consent approval
- 1:23After approval
- 1:58Paperwork and follow-through
- 2:25What to send us
- 3:15Project fit and regions
- 3:39Approval disclaimer
- 4:00Next step
Most construction projects do not get stuck because the builder cannot build.
They get stuck because the paperwork, council questions, traffic impacts, road corridor approvals, vehicle crossings, TMPs or temporary traffic management have not been sorted early enough.
CiviEase helps builders, developers, contractors and property owners move from council paperwork to compliant site works.
We help connect the missing pieces between the first project idea, council requirements, traffic planning, road corridor approvals and the actual work happening on site.
Before consent approval, CiviEase can help with resource consent support, Assessment of Environmental Effects information, council RFI responses, traffic assessments, parking and access matters.
If council needs more information, or if your project may affect traffic, parking, access, loading, pedestrians or cyclists, we can help prepare clear and practical support information.
But consent approval is not always the finish line.
For many projects, the next headache begins after approval.
The site may still need a CAR application, vehicle crossing approval, a traffic management plan, temporary traffic management, lane or footpath controls, traffic management vehicles, or equipment hire before work can properly start.
That is where CiviEase is different.
We help with the paperwork before approval and the traffic management follow-through after approval.
From CAR applications and vehicle crossing support to TMPs, temporary traffic management, vehicles and equipment, CiviEase helps you move closer to a site that is ready to work.
You do not need to know the exact service name before contacting us.
Just send what you have.
That could be your site address, plans, drawings, council letter, RFI, photos, work dates, contractor methodology, traffic management needs or equipment requirements.
CiviEase can help identify the next step.
Whether you need fast consent help, an RFI response, a traffic assessment, CAR support, vehicle crossing help, a TMP, temporary traffic management, vehicles, equipment, or you simply do not know what applies yet — CiviEase can help you work out the practical next step.
CiviEase supports projects across Christchurch, Canterbury and Auckland, subject to project fit, location, availability and site requirements.
We do not promise guaranteed council approval, and we do not pretend every project is simple.
Approval depends on the proposal, site constraints, council assessment, district plan rules, road controlling authority requirements and the information available.
Our role is to help you prepare clearer information, identify issues earlier, and reduce avoidable back-and-forth where possible.
Not sure what your project needs?
Send CiviEase your site address, plans, council letter, RFI or work details, and we will help identify the next step.
CiviEase — Paperwork to Pavement. We Make Construction Easier.
Consent approval is not the finish line.
Consent approval is not the end of the compliance journey. Many projects still need CAR, vehicle crossing approval, TMPs, temporary traffic management, equipment and site access planning before work can start.
Before consent
Consent & Council
Resource consent
Prepare clear consent information and identify avoidable gaps early.
Consent & CouncilAEE
Explain effects in practical language council can assess.
Consent & CouncilRFI
Turn council questions into a clear response path.
Traffic & AccessTraffic assessment
Address trip generation, road safety, access and movement questions.
Traffic & AccessParking/access
Find parking, loading, manoeuvring and access issues before they delay consent.
Consent & CouncilEarly review
Check likely triggers before drawings or programme decisions become costly.
After consent
CAR / TMP
CAR
Support road corridor access requests where public space may be affected.
Traffic & AccessVehicle crossing
Coordinate driveway and crossing information with council/RCA requirements.
CAR / TMPTMP
Prepare traffic management planning for work near roads, paths and access points.
Temporary Traffic ManagementTemporary traffic management
Arrange practical site setup, monitoring, pedestrian management and pack-down support.
Vehicles & EquipmentVehicles
Check suitable vehicle support against project timing, location and availability.
Vehicles & EquipmentEquipment
Confirm common temporary traffic management gear once the worksite is understood.
Traffic & AccessSite access
Plan how contractors, vehicles, people and traffic controls will work on site.
Compliance map: paperwork to pavement
Project Idea → Consent / AEE / RFI → Traffic / Parking / Access → CAR / Vehicle Crossing → TMP → Temporary Traffic Management → Vehicles / Equipment → Site Work Starts.
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Project IdeaConsent & Council
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Consent / AEE / RFIConsent & Council
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Traffic / Parking / AccessTraffic & Access
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CAR / Vehicle CrossingCAR / TMP
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TMPCAR / TMP
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Temporary Traffic ManagementTemporary Traffic Management
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Vehicles / EquipmentVehicles & Equipment
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Site Work StartsVehicles & Equipment
Choose the right support group
The homepage keeps the decision simple. The full service catalogue lives on the services page.
Consent & CouncilConsent & Council Support
Resource consent RFI help, s92 further information responses, AEE inputs, subdivision support, council liaison and consent strategy before approval.
Explore consent support →
Traffic & AccessTraffic, Parking & Access
Traffic assessment for resource consent, parking and access reviews, loading, pedestrians, cyclists, vehicle crossings and driveway access issues.
Explore traffic and access support →CAR / TMPCAR, TMP & Temporary Traffic Management
CAR applications, TMPs, temporary traffic management and road corridor coordination after consent approval but before site work starts.
Explore CAR, TMP and site support →
Vehicles & EquipmentVehicles & Equipment Hire
Traffic management vehicle, equipment, temporary light, VMS board, cones, signs, stands and bases availability enquiries.
Check vehicle and equipment support →Send us your project details
Not sure what you need? Send us the address, plans, council letter, RFI or work details. We'll help identify the next step.
Site address
Drawings and plans
Council RFI or letter
Photos of the site
Work methodology
Proposed dates
Traffic management needs
Equipment requirements
Not sure what applies?
Every project is different. The fastest way to know what applies is to send us the site address, plans, council letter or work details.
The contact page prepares a detailed email enquiry so you can attach plans, RFIs, photos or methodology before sending.
Common questions
It depends on your project, the site and the district plan rules. If you are unsure, send us your address and a brief description of what you are planning. We can quickly check whether resource consent is likely to be required.
RFI stands for Request for Information. Councils send these when they need more detail about your application before they can assess it. It is a normal part of the process. We can help you prepare a clear, complete response.
Yes. We prepare traffic management plans for worksites where traffic, pedestrians, cyclists or property access may be affected. We can also support council or RCA submission and respond to any questions.
Need consent, traffic, TMP or site-compliance support?
Send us the site address, plans, council letter, RFI or work details and we will help identify the next step.