About Us

We are a strategic resource management consultancy based on Auckland’s North Shore.

With extensive experience across many aspects of resource management in the public sector, from planning policy all the way through to the regulatory arms of consenting and compliance. At Brighta Consulting, we pride ourselves in developing holistic and comprehensive approaches to complex resource management issues.

Amanda de Jong

Director, Strategic Environmental Consultant
BSc (Resource and Environmental Planning and Biological Sciences)
Making Good Decisions Certificate Holder - Certified Independent Commissioner
Associate Membership of NZPI

Amanda works across the spectrum of policy, consenting, and compliance disciplines of resource management and is a trusted advisor to both local government and central government agencies.

With more than 17 years of experience working in local government in both New Zealand and the UK, Amanda has operated at the coalface of resource management. Her diverse resource management background means she provides a unique perspective and a comprehensive understanding of resource management challenges. Her strong work ethic and immense passion for achieving balanced and workable environmental outcomes make her a real asset to any project.

Barbara Mead

Strategic Environmental Consultant
Master of Laws from Auckland University
Making Good Decisions Certificate Holder – Certified Independent Commissioner with Chairs Endorsement

Barbara is an experienced and highly-skilled resource management practitioner, working across the spectrum of policy, consenting and compliance aspects of the resource management system with both local government and the private sector.

Her focus is on providing clear strategic advice to support critical thinking, future planning, and risk management. Barbara’s extensive prior legal experience affords a valuable perspective in her role of providing advice and direction to the people we work with. Barbara is passionate about problem-solving and empowering the people we work with to achieve great outcomes. As part of her endeavours to promote continued learning and best practice, Barbara sits as a National Committee Member of the Resource Management Law Association and is the editor of the Resource Management Journal.

Benny (Seoyoung) Kim

Strategic Environmental Consultant
MUrbPlan (Prof) UrbDes
Bachelor of Civil Engineering
Intermediate Membership NZPI

Benny is an aspiring planning professional with a background in urban planning, urban design, and civil engineering.

With over 5 years of planning experience in policy and consenting, along with her urban design background, Benny brings a fresh and creative perspective to our projects.
Her problem-solving attitude, ability to think outside the box, and project management skills add value to all of our endeavors. Her passion lies in crafting sustainable, inclusive urban spaces that enhance the quality of life for communities worldwide.

Janet Whiteside

Strategic Environmental Consultant
LLM Environmental Law with Distinction from Auckland University

Janet is a highly regarded and experienced RMA compliance practitioner with 35 years of experience in compliance and enforcement.

Janet has held senior positions with Auckland Council, specializing in RMA compliance, for 17 years. Her focus has been on technical advice, training, and best practice development. With her extensive experience and passion for environmental compliance, along with her dedication to helping people develop as effective compliance practitioners, she is well-suited to support our clients with all of their RMA compliance needs.

Why Us

Outcome Focused

We are focussed on getting outcomes on the ground that achieve policy aspirations and protect the environment. Whether it’s the development of aspirational resource management and planning policy or getting your development underway after you have gained your resource consent, strong implementation planning is vital.

Future Thinking

With RMA reform now, more than ever, innovative thinking and future focussed planning is needed to ensure that our new resource management legislation and plan-making is not only aspirational but fit-for-purpose and workable on the ground. Our management experience and work across policy, resource consenting and compliance means that we are well-placed to provide advice on how best to get great environmental results.

The Missing Link

Our collaborative approach and well-rounded resource management background means we are equipped to solve complex issues. We can bring people on the journey with us. Whether its supporting developers with consent implementation to achieve compliance, or working with Central Government and Local Government agencies, Brighta Consulting provides the missing link.