Sana Lavai-Motlagh

Sana has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Masters in Urban Planning. He was a student support adviser with Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and a community support and family services adviser in Canada. Born of Iranian heritage and having lived in the Pacific, Canada and the Middle East, Sana is culturally aware and adept in using his considerable research, interaction, planning, writing and communication skills to produce rapid, reliable, accurate, comprehensive and outcome-focused reports for clients. He is particularly focusing on Resource Management Act activity, assisting clients to achieve development and environmental outcomes.

He is particularly skilled in:

• Research Reports 

• Iwi engagement

• RMA advice and processes

• Land and property development Assessments and Feasibility Studies

• Assessments of Environmental Effects 

• District Plan research and changes 

• Cultural Values Assessments 

• Mana Whakahono a Rohe Advice

• Landowner Applications to IBT Funds

• Business Plans 

Lana Webster

Lana is an experienced architectural designer with over 10 years of experience across a broad range of project types including high-rise apartments, high density townhouses, subdivisions, Kainga ora projects, residential aged care and single family homes.

She completed her Master of Architecture (professionals) at AUT’s School of Future Environments - Huri te Ao with co-worker Rory Norton.

Awarded First Class Honors, Lana’s thesis was centred around a co-design development with the prominent Hawke whānau of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. Lana’s thesis explored the concept of Mauri Ora and how it was protected, enhanced and enriched in architectural details. The deep research she conducted into building products and systems, as well as her experience as a practitioner, gives Lana in depth knowledge of building methodologies and efficiencies. 

Lana whakapapa’s to the Ngaati Whanaunga iwi and her professional competencies include:

-              Pre-design site analysis (civil and social infrastructure)

-              Pre-design collaborative development of client brief

-              Iterative generative design development

-              Develops warm and affable relationships with colleagues and clients alike

-              Extensive digital proficiency in Revit – developing company master files.

-              Consenting and construction documentation, including specifications, technical reports and schedules of finishes.

-              Liaison with consultations, clients and council officers .