Graeme Johnston

Graeme Johnston is a Registered Professional Land Surveyor and Licensed Cadastral Surveyor with substantial experience in construction project surveying.

Having initially been employed by a civil construction company as an estimator and contracts adjustor he completed a Degree in Land Surveying at Otago University and subsequently registered following post-graduate training with a multi-discipline private surveying practice.

Graeme's post-registration experience has been gained on a wide variety of construction projects in Europe, North Africa, New Zealand, and South East Asia, and he joined BTW as an Engineering Surveyor in early 2007. His current responsibilities include supervision of survey works on the Kupe Gas Production Facility project, and contract management of route designs for the sales gas line and 33kV cable line associated with the Kupe project.

Project surveying in such a diverse array of countries has provided him with well-developed communication skills, the ability to work well under pressure and in difficult conditions, and a proactive and flexible approach to problem solving.

Bev Fletcher

Landonline e-survey Specialist
Bev is our e-survey Landonline Specialist with expertise acquired over 30 years working in New Zealand land information and mapping. Bev managed Land Information New Zealand's Digital Cadastral Database in Taranaki prior to it becoming part of Landonline. Bev has an excellent understanding of the capture and output requirements of Landonline, which is critical to our cadastral business.

Mike Gibson

MNZIS, DipSurv, Cadastral Survey Manager

Mike is a Registered Surveyor, educated at Otago University, with 30 years' experience as a cadastral surveyor in the Taranaki region. Mike has particular expertise in legal property boundary definition and land development projects.

Damien Parsons

Computer Technology
Damien provides BTW with Information Technology services. He is responsible for maintaining and developing our computer network and communications systems. Damien also assists in developing BTW's GIS technology.

Trudy Brewer

Trudy manages BTW's administration and accounts department and front company reception. This is a key role in the company, and Trudy has a detailed knowledge of BTW's business.

Benjie Orpilla

Senior Surveyor
Benjie specialises in engineering surveying, mapping and G.I.S. applications. He is a very well qualified surveyor with a strong electronic drafting and GIS background. Benjie originates from the Philippines, and is committed to becoming a Resident of New Zealand. He is a popular and valued member of our team.

Cameron Twigley

Environmental Planner
Cameron has been a practicing planner for eight years. He has a Bachelor of Social Sciences from Waikato University and a Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning from Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh. Cameron has previously worked for Council's both in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. He has specific experience in heritage planning and urban design. Since joining BTW in 2006 he has been involved in the preparation of resource consents, Assessments of Environmental Effects, Historic Places Trust applications, community consultation for energy companies and other developers.

Dana Flogerzi

Surveyor
Joining us in 2008, Dana brings a special dimension to BTW Company. He has over nine years experience in surveying, primarily in the USA. Dana embraces all latest technologies in instrumentation and processing software. His strength in these areas is reflected in the extremely competent way each job is completed.

David Riley

Resource and Environmental Planning
David initially joined BTW as a student, while he completed his bachelor in resource and environmental planning from Massey University. After completing his degree, and a 6 month contract at the Taranaki Regional Council, David now joins our Planning and Environment team.

Ian Dickey

Senior Licensed Surveyor
Ian is a senior surveyor in the cadastral team with experience in land development, cadastral, construction and offshore surveying. Having graduated from Otago University in 1998 he has worked in New Zealand and the UK on both large and small scale projects with both multi-discipline firms and small private practices. This experience has provided him a well rounded professional training. Ian became a licensed surveyor in 2006 and is currently focusing on land development projects utilising his skills in planning, design, engineering, supervision and of course surveying.

Jackie Smith

Administration Assistant
Jackie joined BTW in 2002 and assists in the administration and accounts department. Jackie takes care of the company reception and specialises in property searching.

James Tombleson

Graduate Surveyor
James graduated from Otago University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Surveying. James offers energy and innovation to our team, and is rapidly becoming a very competent surveyor.

Jason Sole

Surveyor - Energy Industry
Jason has over 20 years experience in surveying, specialising in the Energy Industry. His areas of expertise are in oil wellsite development, seismic surveys, pipeline route surveys and construction surveying. Jason also assists in landowner liaison work where access to land for energy projects is required. Jason is well respected in the Energy Industry and is an extremely reliable and competent team member.

Kathryn Barrett

MNZIS, Licensed Cadastral Surveyor
Kathryn is a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor, specialising in land development projects. Her area of expertise is in Civil Engineering Design and Urban and Rural subdivisions. Kathryn has a Bachelor of Surveying degree from Otago University, having graduated in 2001. She is an extremely competent surveyor and very valuable member of our team.

Kathryn Hooper

Director, Bachelor Applied Science, Team Leader Resource Management and Environment

Kathryn studied at Massey University and Central Queensland University in Gladstone, Australia. Her experience includes five years within regional government in Taranaki and Wellington prior to joining BTW in 2001. Kathryn specialises in the preparation of resource consent applications and Assessment of Environmental Effects, developing Spill Response Plans and onsite sewage treatment systems. Kathryn also manages energy industry projects and is BTW's Quality Management Representative & Health and Safety Manager.

Kevin Stone

Land Liaison & Land Access Manager
Kevin joined BTW Company in 2002 to manage BTW Land Liaison and Land Access business. Kevin has over 40 years experience in cadastral survey work, including draughting, mapping and management of land information. Kevin's role involves liaison with landowners (and their advisors), preparation of land information and access documentation, and administration of land access arrangements.

Leif Lauchlin

Trainee Surveyor
They say a surveyor is only as good as his chainman. Leif certainly matches the caliber of our surveyors in his role as Surveyors Assistant, and is a key team member. Leif is developing his skills with view to becoming a surveyor, and is proficient with all survey instruments. Leif is also responsible for the maintenance of our equipment and fleet of vehicles.

Margaret Gibson

Survey and Draughting
Margaret has extensive experience in the surveying industry, especially in the preparation of survey plans and relevant documentation, and in draughting. Her knowledge of the cadastral system is extremely valuable to our business (and to husband Mike!).

Nik Pyselman

Environmental Planner
Nik is an Environmental Planner who specialises in preparing Resource Consent applications , environmental project management, community/Iwi consultation, and preparing Assessments of Environmental Effects. Nik has a Commerce Degree (Economics) and a Science Degree (Environmental Studies, Geography) from Victoria University and has experience working in local and territorial authorities

Paul Street

Senior Surveyor
Paul has the ability to tackle any survey task. He is extremely competent in all aspects of field surveying, using latest technology, and is equally competent in processing field data into final product, being either plans or reports. He is the man to get the job done!

Paul Thompson

GIS Manager
Paul joined BTW Company in 2008 to manage our expanding GIS business. With over seven years experience in the GIS industry, Paul brings a wealth of experience to our company. He has worked on projects throughout Australia and England, both in industry and central government. Paul's depth of knowledge in GIS applications is proving invaluable to BTW and our clients.

Phil Dickey

Managing Director, Registered Professional Surveyor, MNZIS

As a founding member of the company, Phil brings 35 years of invaluable experience as a Registered Professional Surveyor to BTW. Educated at Otago University, Phil's particular responsibility is to support our energy industry clients and manage the company's larger projects. Phil's expertise and experience includes projects in Australia and Malaysia as well as New Zealand involving seismic surveys and the associated logistic support, well site development, and pipeline projects. Phil can also offer strategic advice around land access, and community and iwi liaison.

Richard Pearce

Land Liaison
Richard has over 25 years experience in landowner liaison work. Working primarily for the Energy Sector, Richard specialises in gaining access to land for seismic surveys, oil wellsites, pipeline easements, and rights of way.

Ross Gunn

Senior Surveyor
Ross is a qualified and experienced technician surveyor. He has 25 years experience in all aspects of Engineering/Cadastral surveying and draughting utilising modern Robotic Theodolites, GPS and up to date surveying software. Ross is responsible for the Civil Engineering Design and Plan preparation of large and small construction projects for both Local Authority and Private Sector clients. All design and draughting is produced with up to date AutoCAD Civil 3D software. Ross has over 20 years AutoCAD experience and is the CAD Manager responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the company CAD draughting procedures and drawing templates.

Rupert Goldsmith

Bachelor of Surveying
Rupert has been with BTW Company for over three years, since graduating from Otago University with a Bachelor in Surveying. Rupert has specialised in land development, including Civil engineering designs, cadastral surveying and mapping. He is also experienced in seismic surveying. Rupert has an excellent understanding of advanced technology in all survey instruments, and processing software.

Sue Robb

Resource Consents
Sue specialises in preparation of Resource consent Applications for subdivisions and land use applications. Sue is extremely well qualified in this role, having a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of City and Regional Planning from the University of Cape Town.

Tim Verry

Surveyors Assistant
Tim offers a huge contribution to BTW in his role as a Surveyors Assistant. He has a very good understanding of field survey procedures, and has a genuine interest in our business

Trudy Brewer

Trudy manages BTW's administration and accounts department and front company reception. This is a key role in the company, and Trudy has a detailed knowledge of BTW's business.

Michael Matangi

Engineer
Joining the BTW team in 2010, Michael brings with him 15 years experience in the civil engineering field. With an NZDE (Civil), he has undertaken numerous building, geotechnical, roading, sewer, stormwater and water projects, including hydraulic water modeling. With his experience as an IANZ accredited laboratory technician, and having a background in draughting, road safety, design & contract management, he is a valuable asset to our BTW clients.

Bruce Chadwick

Engineer
Bruce has over 10 years experience in the Civil Engineering and has a New Zealand Certificate in Engineering (Civil). Originally employed by a Civil Construction Company as a Trainee Engineer on the Mangere Waste Treatment Plant Upgrades, Bruce later moved on to working in the Engineering Consultancy field. With specific experience in Topography Surveying, Engineering Design, Contract Documentation and Project Management/Supervision of physical works within Local Government District Councils'. Projects ranging from urban and rural roading, stormwater reticulation and sewer collection and disposal, water reticulation modeling and supply.

Steve Tooley

Manager- Engineering Services
Steve is a Chartered Professional Engineer. He has broad experience gained in over 35 years as a practicing engineer. This has included his involvement in significant projects for clients across local authorities, central government, petrochemical industry and large hydroelectric power projects. Roles have included Design engineer, Project Manager or Consultant Principal. Projects have included Roading Network Contracts (Local Roads and State Highways); the New Plymouth Foreshore Development; the repair/upgrades of tunnels across Taranaki; and the overview of projects such as Oakura Sewer, Kapuni and New Plymouth Water Treatment and many large water reservoir projects.

Colin Bell

Senior Engineer
Colin is an Engineer with a wide design and construction experience mainly gained in Taranaki, and predominantly for District Council clients. Projects have included bridges, large culverts, geotechnical projects, water supply and sewage systems. He is a member of the Institute of Professional Engineers NZ (MIPENZ).