Since obtaining a Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) from the University of Auckland in 2015, Masato has worked as a Resource Management Planner for over 8 years.

A Full Member of the New Zealand Planning Institute with Making Good Decisions certification, Masato most recently served as a Principal Project Lead at Auckland Council.

Masato has significant expertise in project management, planning assessments, and decision-making for complex and high-risk resource consent applications. His experience spans a wide range of developments, including large-scale residential, mixed-use, infrastructure, and coastal projects. He has been involved in notified applications, including preparing for and participating in Council hearings and court processes.

Location: Auckland
Mobile: +64 21 985 272
Email: masato.nakamura@colabplanning.co.nz