Southland
Pattle Delamore Partners (PDP) are an environmental science, engineering, and advisory consultancy, who are passionate about delivering, high-quality environmental solutions to businesses and organisations in the Murihiku (Southland) region. As a proud member of this vibrant community, we’ve built a strong reputation for offering practical, results-driven advice that helps our clients navigate environmental challenges while ensuring full compliance with local regulations.
At PDP, our Invercargill office is home to a dedicated team of environmental scientists, engineers, and planners who live and work in Southland. We understand the region’s people, priorities, and challenges, delivering practical, place-based solutions across water, land, air, and coastal environments to support Southland’s communities and industries.
We combine this local knowledge with the technical depth of a national consultancy. Whether it’s water quality and resourcing, hydrology, coastal processes, or infrastructure and resource planning, our team is backed by nearly 300 specialists across Aotearoa to ensure the best outcomes for your projects.
Choosing Local
By choosing PDP, you’re partnering with a team that is part of the Southland community. Our local presence enables us to respond quickly, work directly with councils, iwi, and contractors, and deliver cost-effective outcomes. We help grow local capability by supporting regional businesses, training emerging professionals, and contributing to community initiatives.
Our team brings expertise in digital civil design, cultural engagement, construction monitoring, and environmental risk management. We take pride in delivering science and engineering based, practical solutions that reflect Southland’s values and aspirations – backed by trusted relationships and a commitment to the region’s long-term success.
Why Choose PDP?
- Local Presence, National Reach: Our team delivers trusted advice grounded in regional knowledge, supported by a nationwide network of technical specialists.
- Tailored, Practical Solutions: We develop science and engineering based strategies to address each client’s unique needs, ensuring robust and costeffective outcomes.
- Invested in Southland: As a 100% New Zealand employee-owned company, we’re committed to supporting Southland’s people, projects, and environment – now and for future generations.
Our core services in Southland
Three Waters
Ecology
Contaminated Land
Related projects
Due Diligence Investigations
PDP has extensive experience undertaking contaminated land due diligence investigations to support the sale and acquisition of commercial and industrial properties across New Zealand.
Blockhouse Bay Multi-Unit Residential Development
In 2024, Kāinga Ora engaged PDP to deliver comprehensive geotechnical services for a new housing project: a 68-townhouse development and an extension of an existing residential road.
Richardson Road Landslide – Remediation of a Complex Landslide for Pipeline Security
PDP completed a project addressing a landslide that affected a critical gas transmission pipeline in South Auckland.
Irrigation and Hydropower Hydrological Modelling
PDP have undertaken numerous hydrological modelling projects on behalf of irrigation schemes and hydropower generators to model hydrological aspects of surface water abstraction for irrigation and hydropower generation.
Huriwaka Wind Farm, Manawa Energy
PDP was engaged by Manawa Energy to undertake a Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI) of a large piece of rural land in the Central North Island for potential contaminated land matters.
Our Key Southland Team
Matt Bayliss
Nerena Rhodes
Gemma Scott
Let’s Work Together
From major developments to everyday residential needs, our Southland team is here to support you with practical, expert environmental advice.