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Contaminated Land Christchurch
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Contaminated Land Canterbury
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Contaminated Land Christchurch - Arakai - site remediation - soil testing
At Arakai Environmental (AE), we offer expert contaminated land consultancy services to help you identify, assess, manage, and remediate land affected by historical or current contamination.
Whether you're a developer, property owner, business operator, or investor, we provide practical, science-based solutions to support compliance and reduce environmental and financial risk.
Our Services Include:
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Preliminary & Detailed Site Investigations (PSI/DSI).
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Remedial Action Plans (RAP)
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Site Management Plans (SMP)
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Site Remediation Management
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Validation Sampling & Reporting
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Pre-Purchase Environmental Due Diligence
With in-depth knowledge of New Zealand’s regulatory framework and over a decade of hands-on experience, AE ensures your project is managed efficiently, from initial assessment to completion.
The NESCS
The National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health (NESCS 2011) guides how councils manage land use where soil contamination may pose a risk to people. This regulation focuses on human health and considers the potential risks posed to the environment by providing a nationally consistent set of planning controls and soil contaminant values.
At AE, we help surveyors, property developers and landowners navigate the NESCS requirements with confidence.
Specifically, AE can:
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Assess if the NESCS applies to your proposed activity or development
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Undertake Preliminary Investigations (PSI) and Detailed Site Investigations (DSI) to meet NESCS and council requirements
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Assess Activity Status (permitted, controlled, restricted discretionary, or discretionary)
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Prepare & Support NESCS Consent Applications
To learn more about the NESCS and how it affects you, click here
Preliminary and Detailed Site Investigations
At AE, we provide PSI and DSI services to assess and characterise soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater at your site. Our expert team follows local and national environmental guidelines to deliver accurate, reliable data for informed decision-making.
Contaminated Site Remediation & Management
If your site is contaminated, AE provides comprehensive remediation solutions to ensure compliance, minimise environmental risks, and restore land for safe use. Our team delivers practical, science-based strategies tailored to your site's specific needs.
How AE Can Help:
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Remedial Action Plans (RAP) – Designing and implementing effective remediation strategies to address soil and groundwater contamination
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Resource Consent Approvals – Navigating regulatory requirements to obtain necessary consents for remediation activities
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Site Works Management – Overseeing remediation activities, contractor coordination, and environmental controls to ensure successful project execution
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Site Validation & Reporting – Conducting post-remediation sampling and preparing validation reports to confirm compliance with environmental standards
Long Term Site Management & Protection
At AE we develop comprehensive Site Management Plans (SMPs) to safeguard current and future site users and protect the environment from contamination. Our tailored plans ensure that contamination risks are effectively managed, providing a clear framework for ongoing compliance, risk mitigation, and site stewardship.
Our Site Management Plan Services:
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Risk Assessment & Mitigation – Identifying contamination risks and implementing controls to minimise exposure
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Ongoing Monitoring & Maintenance – Establishing long-term environmental monitoring programs to track site conditions
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Regulatory Compliance & Reporting – Ensuring compliance with local and national environmental guidelines to meet consent requirements
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Contingency & Corrective Action Plans – Providing clear protocols for addressing unexpected contamination issues
Pre-Purchase Environmental Site Assessments
If you're considering purchasing a property listed on the Environment Canterbury Listed Land Use Register (LLUR) or one that may be potentially contaminated, AE can provide a comprehensive site assessment to help you make an informed, risk-aware decision.
Our Pre-Purchase Environmental Site Assessments include:
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Historical Site Assessments – Reviewing past land use records to identify potential contamination risks
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Soil & Groundwater Sampling – Conducting targeted investigations to assess contamination levels id deemed required by the preliminary site assessments
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Regulatory Compliance Checks – Evaluating site conditions against New Zealand environmental regulations and environmental resource consent requirements
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Recommendations for Next Steps – Advising on necessary remedial actions, monitoring requirements, or feasibility for development
To check if your property is listed on the LLUR, click here
